Wednesday, August 26 – The latest heatwave affecting the country over the last few days is set to peak on Wednesday and Thursday, with many regions across Greece reaching 39/40°C. A brief respite is forecast for Friday and Saturday, as temperatures are expected to drop a little, with a more noticeable drop on Sunday. However, next […]
Tuesday, August 25 – This week sees a critical combination prevail: extreme heat and locally strong Meltemi winds, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires occurring and spreading rapidly. At the same time, temperatures this week are expected to reach the high 30s to 40 °C in some regions. However, in the Aegean, the Meltemi will continue […]
Meteorologists are warning that due to the unprecedented growth of the El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean, 2027 could deliver further excessive temperatures around the world, even breaking records set this year. El Niño is a natural climate pattern marked by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific […]
Please be aware that there has been growing evidence regarding the danger of such masks due to the potential build-up of carbon dioxide and the possibility of snorkellers experiencing breathing difficulties whilst wearing this mask design. (Google search ‘full face mask dangers’ for worldwide warnings.) Extract from April 2023 ‘Dive’ Magazine:- “A coroner has warned […]
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 […]
Greece will be celebrating the annual festival of the August Full Moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, with a series of events at 126 archaeological sites, museums, and monuments across the country, including extended opening hours and cultural activities. The main celebrations will take place on Friday, August 28, with many of the above sites […]
Tourists are warned against hiring quad bikes or scooters, after hundreds of accidents and deaths on the Greek islands. The hiring of quad bikes and similar vehicles is not usually covered by travel insurance, with the cost of repatriating a seriously injured patient to their home country costing up to 36,000€. Island Police Departments have […]
Please note that after a number of incidents in Greece in previous years of swimmers getting into trouble and, sadly, some losing their lives, swimmers should be aware of the danger of rip currents. Rip currents can be found near any beach, anywhere in the world. They are strong, localised, and rather narrow currents of […]
Anyone arrested in Greece for suspected arson is now being prosecuted under the new, stricter provisions of the revised law passed by the government last year. The changes mean that not only for intended arson, but those who cause a fire through clear negligence that causes death or ecological destruction, will be charged with a serious felony […]
The island of Thassos is believed to be named after a Phoenician prince in Greek mythology called Thasus (or Thasos). According to the historian Herodotus, Thasus led an expedition to find and rescue his sister Europa after Zeus, the god of gods, abducted her. During his quest, he stopped at the island, loved its rich […]
