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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fury as ‘Brit' pole-dancers swing from hallowed Greek landmark as local says ‘would they do it at Buckingham Palace?'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GROUP of pole dancers has sparked outrage in Greece after staging a semi-nude photoshoot outside a revered historic palace. The raunchy shoot unfolded outside the Old Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu, a 200-year-old former royal residence and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A group pole dancers staged a semi-nude photoshoot at a historic palace in Greece Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis 3 The women were spotted taking the raunchy snaps outside the Old Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis 3 The pole dancers were later slammed by furious locals online Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis Footage shared by Greek media shows two women in bright red lingerie balancing on a pole. Another clip captures a dancer in a black thong leotard being cheered on by a woman shouting: 'Yes Shelly, nice!' Dozens of furious residents slammed the shoot online, branding it 'disgraceful' – and accusing the performers of being British, local outlet Protothema reported. One person fumed: 'The Corfu Palaces: they once hosted royals. Now, pole dancing. 'If Lord Byron saw pole dancing at the Palaces, he would have returned to England without a second thought.' Another commenter raged: 'Would they do the same at Buckingham [Palace]? Of course, here we have been the inferior in Europe for years on vacation and binge. [sic]' Concerns were also raised over possible damage to the site, with one user asking whether the performers had 'pierced the slabs in the ground' to secure the pole. So far, there's no evidence the historic structure was harmed. The Palace was commissioned by British Lord High Commissioner Sir Thomas Maitland in the early 19th century. It is one of the best-preserved examples of Regency architecture outside the UK and now houses the Museum of Asian Art. Moment Brit woman is dragged off Ryanair flight & thrown to floor after 'assaulting passengers and making bomb threat' The Directorate of the Museum reportedly had no idea the shoot was happening, according to Protothema. Outraged locals flooded Facebook with questions. 'Did the permanent residents of the historic centre and their association take a position for this event?' one asked. 'Who gave the permission slip?' demanded another. 'Someone should call the police,' a third added. It comes as a tourist is facing a £168,000 fine after hurling a huge rock into a gorge at Spain's Picos de Europa National Park. The incident occurred on the popular Cares Trail, which draws 300,000 hikers annually. In a viral video, the man is seen throwing the stone over the edge, followed by a loud crash below. Spanish Civil Guard are now investigating, warning: 'This stunt could cost you dearly. 'Throwing this rock could land this person with a fine ranging from €5,001 to €200,000… these are specially protected areas due to their high environmental value.' Park rangers confirmed no one was hurt, but said the danger was real. Environmental groups have also raised concerns about lasting damage to the fragile ecosystem. Authorities are working to identify the man and are urging better education, signage, and surveillance. A park official added: 'Reckless actions like this not only endanger lives – they disrespect the natural beauty and safety of the space we work hard to preserve.'
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fury as half-naked 'British' pole dancers hold 'disgraceful' photoshoot at historic Greek palace
A troupe of pole dancers have sparked fury in Greece after video circulated of them staging an underwear photoshoot in front of the Old Palace on Corfu. Greek media shared video showing British onlookers watching the performing artists outside the Palace of St. Michael and St. George in the early hours of this morning. Two women were seen balancing together on a pole in bright red underwear. As local outlet Protothema assessed: 'Understandably, there were several reactions regarding who gave permission for such a photo shoot in the city centre.' The former royal residence, commissioned by British Lord High Commissioner Sir Thomas Maitland and designed by Colonel George Whitmore, stands pride of place in the Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dozens of residents expressed furious reactions on social media over the photoshoot in little clothing outside the historic palace. Some commenters claimed, without providing evidence, that the dancers were British. 'The Corfu Palaces: they once hosted royals. Now, pole dancing,' commenter Panagiotis Kalogeros wrote on Facebook. 'If Lord Byron saw pole dancing at the Palaces, he would have returned to England without a second thought.' 'Would they do the same at Buckingham [Palace]?' wrote another. 'Of course, here we have been the inferior in Europe for years on vacation and binge. [sic]' Another worried how the pole was supported, fearing 'that they pierced the slabs in the ground' to hold it in place. There was no evidence the site had been damaged. The Palace of St. Michael and St. George was designed by British architects in the early 19th century, using neoclassical styles typical of the time. For more than two centuries it has stood in the old city of Corfu, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2007. The building is still in use today and remains a well preserved instance of Regency architecture towards the end of the Georgian period. Greek users on Facebook were anxious that part of the site could have been damaged during the photoshoot, several asking how they gained permission. 'Did the permanent residents of the historic center and their association take a position for this event?' one asked. 'Who gave the permission slip???' said another. 'Someone should call the police,' added a third. The Directorate of the Museum of Asian Art, today housed inside the palace, was unaware of the event, according to local media. Not all abhorred the dancers for performing outside the historic building, however. User Bill Metallinos defended the performers. 'Basically, what we see is the backstage of some photography,' he said of the video. 'Otherwise dancing is part of culture[.] it's just that this one is misunderstood... 'Yes the concept offends the monument but as an open space unguarded and unmarked disappointing swimsuits or extra items I see no reason someone who wants to take photos to be banned, it is an open public space. 'But to see how hypocrit[ical] we are, we have passed a road of heavy vehicles through the Palace and under its Arch and we are sending all the exhaust pollution to Tufopetra that has been consumed by all this fuel gas... 'And instead of shouting about the damage we are doing to it we ourselves are shouting about the photography that was done by some professionals in the area. 'In the end, who damages the monument? Them or us?' Another user disagreed and expanded: 'What do traditional dances have to do with stripping there? 'Me personally if my daughter was there I would be ashamed.' The palace in Corfu was built over a five year period in the immediate aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. The defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815 saw the Ionian Islands, including Corfu, become a protectorate of the UK through the Treaty of Paris. In turn, Corfu became the seat of the British Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands. It was Sir Thomas Maitland who commissioned the Palace of St. Michael and St. George as the official residence for the Lord High Commissioner. There was a boom in Regency architecture building across Britain and its overseas holdings after the end of the Napoleonic Wars as government spending steadily recovered and timber shortages eased without the war demand. Closer to home, examples of Regency architecture can be seen in the work of John Nash across London. Britain revived some of the classical architectural styles of the Greeks and Romans during its imperial rise, after architects like Inigo Jones brought back to the British Isles techniques recovered by the Italians through the 16th and 17th centuries.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Brit tourist, 49, fights for his life after being ‘crushed by glass balcony which fell from building' on Greek hols
He has had surgery to remove his spleen and treat his head trauma HOLS HORROR Brit tourist, 49, fights for his life after being 'crushed by glass balcony which fell from building' on Greek hols Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRIT tourist is fighting for his life after being crushed by a glass balcony that fell from a building. The 49-year-old holidaymaker was walking down a street on the Greek island of Crete with his wife when strong winds dislodged a section of the balcony, according to local reports. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The man is recovering in Venizelio Hospital He suffered serious injuries to his body and head in the freak accident in Hersonissos, on the island's northern coast. Emergency workers rushed him to the Venizelio Hospital, reports outlet Protothema. Doctors put him straight into surgery and had to remove his spleen He needed a second urgent operation to treat his head injuries, according to the hospital's director Kostas Dandoulakis. The tourist has also suffered an injury to his spin - and is said to remain in a critical condition. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
