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Rapidly rising tourist numbers are putting a strain on the local community, natural environment and long-term popularity of the Greek holiday island of Santorini, experts warn.

Eight months after a new general hospital started operating on the southern Aegean island of Santorini, only five doctors have been recruited to treat the residents and tourists visiting the facility, Kathimerini understands.

Doctors at the hospital refer to a severe understaffing problem which, they say, puts the health of both patients and hospital staff at risk.

In the latest electonic edition of its monthly travel magazine, Travel + Leisure devotes its Trip Ideas – Romantic Getaways section to “25 Secret European Villages.”

Among those listed, two are Greek: Folegandros, ranked 10th and Kardamili, ranked 20th.

Agricultural Development Minister Vangelis Apostolou vowed improvements to Greek legislation protecting the ancient vineyards of Santorini, telling Kathimerini that efforts will also be made to designate this wine-producing island a "high-yield zone" to curb the expansion of construction.

The Dutch SDC travel agency organizes erotic vacations for swingers in Greece for the second consecutive year.

One of the largest agency in the world specializing in this type of holiday offers all-inclusive holiday for 2016 in Crete and an 8-days erotic cruise in Aegean Sea in 2017.

For Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey, readers were asked to evaluate islands around the world, ranking individual characteristics like romance, food and even how friendly they are.

A Chinese man with a French passport has been detained for allegedly conducting illegal wedding ceremonies in Fira, Santorini. The illicit operation was exposed after the head of Santorini tax department in conjunction with the Thira social security office audited two hotel rooms purportedly used by the Chinese man as wedding dress ateliers.

Three Greek islands are listed in the top 16 list published by US News, based on the opinions of experts and readers alike.

As you’d expect, Santorini is the top Greek island destination. What’s a slight surprise is the fact that US News picks the island, also known as Thira, as its top choice.

Mykonos and Crete are listed at ninth and thirteenth, respectively.

Besides popular Mykonos which offers its visitors amenities like never before, and Santorini which has become world famous with its romantic sunsets and beautiful vistas, Greece has many different destinations for all visitors, straight or gay.

The ultimate sports experience can be enjoyed at Santorini from May 1 through to May 3 when the Santorini Experience takes place. Participants will be able to enjoy the unique paths outlined by the organizers while enjoying the island's beauty. The events kick off with races for students at Perissa.