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Weather

Higher Temperatures Next Week

Friday, June 26 – Today will continue with the weather patterns of the last few days, with local showers and storms in the mainland during the warm hours of the day, while sunshine and the Meltemi will dominate in the Aegean. The day starts with generally clear weather throughout the country and only a few […]

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Warning Over Lithium Batteries

Airline passengers are being warned not to pack power banks, vapes or other products powered by lithium batteries in their hold luggage, as the fire risk posed by lithium batteries is now the number one safety risk to aircraft, according to the UK aviation regulator. The advice is to pack such products in your hand […]

EES Still Causing Delays

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 […]

Tips & advice

How to Sleep in the Heat

No matter how much you love the heat on holiday, high temperatures can leave you tossing and turning, searching in vain for a good night’s sleep. People tend to sleep best when the temperature in the bedroom is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be difficult to maintain when the temperature is above 80 […]

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Severe Heatwave Affecting Western Europe

Tuesday, June 22 – Western Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave that is affecting millions of people across the region. At present, France is the worst affected with temperatures exceeding 40°Celcius and weather forecasts predicting further rises in the coming days. Even at night, temperatures are excessive, with people resorting to sleeping in parks, next […]

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Tips & advice

Cracked Windscreens!

With high summer temperatures, it should be noted that the layers of laminated glass in a car’s windscreen expand when exposed to the heat. However, if cold water is suddenly applied to the windscreen, the thermal shock can cause the layers of glass to contract unevenly, causing a crack to form and spread across the […]

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TUI has 5th Worst Delay Record

TUI, the world’s largest budget holiday and flight company, has been ranked among the worst airlines for UK flight punctuality, with one route, Birmingham to the Greek island of Zante, having an average delay of more than three-quarters of an hour. An analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data revealed that the company’s flights from […]

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Temperatures and Fire Risk Increasing

From today, Sunday, June 21, the Meltemi winds affecting the Aegean Sea will continue to be strong, with high temperatures adding to the increased risk of wildfires. Already, several eastern regions of the country have raised the fire risk to category 3 (high risk of fires). According to the latest forecast, temperatures will continue to […]

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Increased Penalties for Arson

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 […]