Monday, July 27 – Greece sends 4 firefighting aircraft to Spain to support the monumental effort to try to bring the unprecedented wildfires across the country under control. The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency over the wildfires affecting several regions, including Ávila, León, Toledo and Madrid. Authorities have declared that the fires […]
After the intense weather system that affected much of the mainland, summer conditions are forecast to return with increasing temperatures and lighter winds. From Sunday, July 26, clear weather is expected throughout the country, with temperatures gradually rising to 32 to 34°C on Sunday, then increasing further from Monday. The northerly Meltemi winds will also […]
The second of the three summer full moons this year, known as the Buck Moon, will grace the night sky in a few days, peaking on the 29th. Although it will reach its very brightest phase at 17:37 on the 29th, both below the horizon and before nightfall, the best viewing window in Greece will […]
A report by the RAC motoring group has confirmed that drop-off fees charged by most UK airports have risen by up to 30% in the last year. Out of the 20 busiest airports, 16 had put up their prices since 2025. The most expensive UK airport when dropping off passengers is London City Airport, which […]
Sea urchins are a prominent part of the marine ecosystem in Greece, as in most parts of the Mediterranean, thriving on rocky seabeds. However, they can be a painful hazard for swimmers in rocky areas of the seashore, as well as on beaches, as the urchins can be washed up during periods of rough seas. […]
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 […]
A scientific study has confirmed that, as far as hydrating the body is concerned, water, either still or sparkling, may not be the very best drink. Amongst the range of drinks analysed, milk, either whole or skimmed, was found to be the number one hydration drink. Milk is rich in electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, […]
Monday, July 13 – The European mortality monitoring network EuroMOMO has confirmed that 10,650 extra deaths were recorded in the 27 European countries monitored during the week of the peak of the extreme June heat wave, from June 22 to 28, in France, Spain, Britain, and other countries in western Europe. The vast majority of the […]
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 […]
In Greece, as in other Mediterranean countries, you will see white gossamer balls hanging from pine trees. DO NOT TOUCH either the nests or any caterpillars that may be around. These are the nests of the caterpillar of the Pine Processionary Moth and can be very dangerous to humans and especially animals. You may also […]
