The extreme temperatures, ongoing drought and strong winds in many regions of Europe are creating an unprecedented crisis in countries, including Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey. The prolonged weather conditions Europe has been facing favour the rapid spread of fire, causing serious damage to the natural environment, homes and infrastructure. Lives have […]
Thursday, July 30 – Throughout the night, firefighting forces have been fighting a titanic battle to contain the flames that burned agricultural and arable land, pastures, farms, homes and livestock in the Rethymno area on the island of Crete. However, at present, the fires are reported to be out of control and concern is growing […]
Holidaymakers who are travelling abroad this summer are being warned that many travel plug adapters being offered for sale online have been found to be dangerous. Consumer safety group Electrical Safety First (ESF) tested 14 products from AliExpress, Amazon Marketplace, eBay and TikTok Shop, and found they all failed to meet UK safety requirements. AliExpress, […]
Avincis, Europe’s largest aerial emergency services company, is warning that Europe is not ready for longer and more extreme wildfire seasons, with the company reporting that its firefighting aircraft are now needed almost all year-round. CEO John Boag said longer European wildfire seasons and bureaucratic obstacles have exacerbated regional shortages of both aircraft and the […]
Sea urchins are a prominent part of the marine ecosystem in Greece, as in most parts of the Mediterranean, thriving on rocky seabeds. However, they can be a painful hazard for swimmers in rocky areas of the seashore, as well as on beaches, as the urchins can be washed up during periods of rough seas. […]
Stefan Schulte, president of ACI Europe, Europe’s airports trade organisation, has stated that politicians should “stop pretending… that EES is working just fine. It is not.” EES (Entry Exit System) is the pan-EU electronic system that requires travellers from outside the EU to register biometric information when entering most European countries and to check when […]
A scientific study has confirmed that, as far as hydrating the body is concerned, water, either still or sparkling, may not be the very best drink. Amongst the range of drinks analysed, milk, either whole or skimmed, was found to be the number one hydration drink. Milk is rich in electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, […]
Monday, July 13 – The European mortality monitoring network EuroMOMO has confirmed that 10,650 extra deaths were recorded in the 27 European countries monitored during the week of the peak of the extreme June heat wave, from June 22 to 28, in France, Spain, Britain, and other countries in western Europe. The vast majority of the […]
The Greek National Agency for Public Health guidelines for keeping safe during high temperatures:- Stay in shady and cool places away from crowds. Avoid heavy physical work, especially when temperatures and humidity are excessive. Do not engage in physical exercise (e.g., walking or running) for any extended period under the sun. Wear light, comfortable and […]
In Greece, as in other Mediterranean countries, you will see white gossamer balls hanging from pine trees. DO NOT TOUCH either the nests or any caterpillars that may be around. These are the nests of the caterpillar of the Pine Processionary Moth and can be very dangerous to humans and especially animals. You may also […]
