In a sweeping move for equine rights, the Greek island of Santorini has formally banned “obese” tourists weighing over 220 pounds from riding local donkeys, after outcry from animal rights ...

The country has banned “overweight” tourists from riding the animals on the popular island of Santorini, after activists complained that they were suffering spinal injuries. Sightseers often ...

Specifically, the law restricts people who weigh more than 100kg from riding on donkeys ... called “Stop Animal Abuse of Donkeys and Horses in Santorini”, has attracted more than 108,000 ...

In response to the outrage, fat tourists — or those weighing more than 100kg (15.7 stone) — were banned from riding on the donkeys ... information leaflets. Santorini's donkey charity has ...

The country has banned “overweight” tourists from riding the animals on the popular island of Santorini, after activists complained that they were suffering spinal injuries. Sightseers often ...