A Greek paradise island is giving away free holidays - but it's for a tragic reason. Rhodes, which was once overrun with eager tourists, is now urging them to come back after being badly hit by wildfires last year. As the island continues to recover fromn the devastating blaze, the Greek government has started to incentivise visitors to return - and people who were forced to abandon their holidays will now be offered a complimentary week-long stay in Rhodes, courtesy of the state.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, made the generous offer available for the spring and autumn off-season of 2024, and said it would "make sure they come back to the island and enjoy its natural beauty". The idyllic tourist destination was thrown into turmoil last July, with thousands of locals and tourists fleeing what was..
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