Copernicus, the component of the “European Union Space Programme” dedicated to Earth and its climate, has released a report today confirming that May was the second-warmest on record, surpassed only by May 2024. The report states that these unusually early and intense heat waves show how quickly extreme climate conditions are becoming the norm rather […]
At present, abusive or rowdy passengers on a UK airline flight can be banned by that airline for life, but could still book flights with other airlines. Under a new government proposal, airlines will be able to share information through a national database about disruptive passengers and potentially prevent them from flying with other airlines. […]
During a programme to identify and register ancient olive trees on the island of Rhodes, carried out by the Directorate of Agricultural Economy of the South Aegean region, an olive tree has been identified that is over 2,000 years old, making it the oldest yet found in the Dodecanese group of islands. The olive tree […]
May 20 – Yesterday, we were made aware that some Lidl stores in Greece, including outlets on the islands, would begin selling full-face snorkel masks to the public, including children’s sizes, starting May 21. We immediately contacted Lidl’s head office, advising them that these masks have been deemed potentially deadly, having been linked to many […]
Each year in Greece, an average of 340 people lose their lives during recreational activities in the sea, pools or lakes, 70% of those through drowning. Of those deaths, around 88% are over the age of 60. In 2025, the total water-related deaths recorded were 388, with approximately 83% of victims being over the age […]
When travelling, one of the things you are bound to look forward to the most is the food. There are so many different tastes, smells and spices around the world; life is certainly too short to eat the same food all the time. This advice is perhaps especially true in the nation of Greece, with […]
The Director General of the International Air Transport Association, Willie Walsh, has stated that although some airlines have been lowering fares due to the present drop in bookings, higher ticket prices in the medium to long-term are inevitable due to the high cost of jet fuel, stating that even if the war ended tomorrow, the […]
It takes about four hours to digest food. However, on holiday with the temptation of the sea or even the pool near us, we forget this instruction. And yet, in these 4 hours, the body’s processes are heavily involved in digestion, with a high percentage of our oxygen and energy being directed to the stomach. […]
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