With almost guaranteed sunshine during the summer months, sandy beaches, nearby islands to explore, and only a 4-hour flight, it’s pretty obvious why Greek island Kos is such a popular destination.

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the tourist hotspot, but what’s the current UK advice for travelling to Greece?

This picturesque Greek island, located near Kos, clinched the top spot for cheapest place in a survey that analysed over 4,500 package holidays across 15 European countries last year.

Firefighters are battling the flames which have been fanned by strong winds, with homes evacuated and power cuts reported.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters were racing to tackle wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos Monday, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ...

Firefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos on Monday and left two firefighters injured, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ...

Firefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos on Monday and left two firefighters injured, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ...