With Europe having the highest consumption of alcohol per capita in the world, and driving under the influence being the cause of 25% of road deaths, EU countries are both employing more stringent testing of drivers, as well as increasing penalties for driving under the influence. Italy has become the first country to make it […]
Friday, April 10 – Due to the war in the Middle East, Air passengers are being warned that further increases in ticket costs and flight cancellations are likely. Some airlines are at present able to hold off on increasing charges because they are buying fuel at a price fixed before the war started, but if […]
Greece, together with the other countries belonging to the Schengen area, started using the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) from 12 October 2025, replacing manual passport stamps with a digital border control system for third-country nationals. The EES records travellers’ biometric data (such as fingerprints and facial images) as well as dates and locations of entry/exit, […]
Greece has become the latest EU country to announce a ban on social media access for under-15s, restricting children’s exposure to online platforms. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the move was aimed at tackling rising anxiety and sleep problems among young people, as well as what he described as the “addictive design” of social media. […]
As we move into more settled spring weather, each year great clouds of yellowy-green pollen start to rise from the island’s pine and fir forests. Like many wind-pollinated species, pines and firs produce massive quantities of pollen, which inevitably will settle and coat vehicles, balconies and windows. Many people believe that they have allergies to […]
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The Greek government’s “Zero Tolerance for Not Wearing a Helmet” campaign came into force countrywide in 2025, aiming at the universal compliance of owners and riders of two and three-wheeled vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and including Light Personal Electric Vehicles to wear helmets. In 2026, police in all regions will be increasing the checks of riders […]
‘A to Z Travel Club’ membership is totally free to anyone who purchases a 2026 edition printed guidebook or Kindle version. The unique features of ‘A to Z Travel Club’ membership Membership is free when you purchase any of our 2026 ‘A to Z Travel Guides’! As a member, you can register (see the button […]
Research shows that the Mediterranean diet which includes about four tablespoons of olive oil a day as the main source of fat, along with lots of vegetables, fish and very little red meat, butter or processed grains, can reduce the risk of a serious heart attack by 25%. Olive oil is good for the heart […]
The highly acclaimed Alibaba Beach Bar in Kos Town is in its 22nd year in 2026 and is situated on Lambi Beach (Akti Zouroudi 11), 0.6 miles outside the town. Known as a family-friendly beach bar that offers its guests excellent food and service from breakfast until late. Link to Alibaba on TripAdvisor […]
