British holiday-makers and business travellers heading to Greece this summer have been handed a rare piece of good news in the otherwise fraught roll-out of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). Athens confirmed late on April 18 that, with immediate effect, UK passport holders will not be required to provide fingerprints or facial scans when […]
As of mid-April, petrol prices in Greece have risen, as elsewhere, due to the Iran War, averaging around €2.06 per litre for unleaded 95, with diesel costing approximately €2.06 per litre. Prices vary, often reaching over €2.20 on islands and in remote areas. On Thassos, the cost averages out at around €2.05 for a litre […]
The Japanese have created a new epithet for heatwaves that reach 40°C (104°F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025. The name is kokushobi, which translates as a “cruelly hot”, “brutally hot” or “severely hot” day. The name has been shortened by the Japanese Meteorological Agency to “Koku”, meaning […]
Booking.com confirmed on Monday that hackers have accessed customers’ personal data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and booking details. The global travel and hotel reservation giant notified customers this past week of the breach, according to several online posts. There are reports of people receiving phishing messages via WhatsApp in the last two weeks […]
Tourists are warned against hiring quad bikes or scooters, after numerous accidents and deaths on the Greek islands. The hiring of quad bikes and similar vehicles are not usually covered by travel insurance, with the cost of repatriating a seriously injured patient to their home country costing up to 36,000€. Island Police Departments have stated […]
Thursday, April 2 – Greece has been ranked number one by UK travel agents, receiving the accolades of the “Agents’ Favourite Sunshine Getaway Destination ” as well as the “Agents’ Favourite Family Destination” award. “The Travel Celebration 2026” was held last week in London and was attended by 370 professionals from across the British travel […]
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 […]
As heat waves in Greece during July and August become more common and, in cases, more severe, personal cooling devices are a great addition to your holiday packing list. One of the latest innovations is Neck Fans. There are numerous designs on the market, but the best we feel are the devices incorporating “TEC Ice […]
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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 […]
