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Authorities report that on Monday, September 29, most regions of Greece are at low risk of wildfires, excluding Crete and the Dodecanese, which are considered to be at medium risk:- The public is still asked to continue to be extra vigilant and careful, especially when disposing of cigarettes. […]
Saturday, September 27 – Strong storms are forecast to start affecting Greece from late Saturday night, and are predicted to be persistent with gale force winds, heavy rain and electrical storms. Initially, as the severe weather system approaches from the west, an emergency weather forecast has been published by the National Meteorological Service for ten […]
During the second week of September (8 – 14 September), the “Zero tolerance for not wearing a helmet” campaign by the Greek Police, which is aimed at universal compliance by drivers and passengers of two-wheelers, as well as ATV’s and users of Light Personal Electric Vehicles (electric scooters), 2,600 violations were confirmed by drivers as […]
Major upgrades are planned for Greek airport infrastructures and air traffic control systems to address the problems of outdated security and persistent flight delays. Greece ranks among the top European countries for flight delays, which has damaged the country’s aviation reputation and hindered tourism. Among the worst airports in the country is Athens International, which […]
Anyone arrested in Greece for suspected arson is now being prosecuted under the new, stricter provisions of the latest law passed by the government. 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 that carries […]
According to the law in Greece, dogs are allowed access to unrestricted and open beaches, even permitted to swim in the sea; however, the dog is required to be on a lead and under control at all times, and any excrement is picked up and disposed of by the owner. On organised beaches, by law, […]
On your visit to Greece, you may wonder why many elderly ladies wear black, even on the hottest of days, which to most seems counterintuitive. This practice, though, is deeply rooted in Greek culture as in other Mediterranean countries, signifying the grief and loss of a deceased husband, as the colour black represents the darkness […]
August 5 marks the first day of the grape harvest on the island and the busiest time of the year for local wineries. The secret of successful grape cultivation on the island lies in the trapped humidity as well as the morning dew, which emanates from the sea within the caldera. The vineyards are not […]
If you have recently observed an increase in the persistence and aggression of wasps, it is due to the fact that at this time of year, the little critters are getting drunk and they’re not fun drunks either! As Autumn approaches, wasps become bolder and angrier as they get older and tend to sting more frequently. […]
