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Black or White Clothes?
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 […]
Common Myths about Sun Protection
“Dark skin doesn’t burn”. Untrue, skin colour does not protect against sun damage, including sunburn. Although skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, the mortality rate is higher. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, this is partly because many people are unaware that they are at risk. “I don’t need sunscreen if […]
Fire Risk High, Thassos
Today, Thursday, July 2, the high temperatures combined with the seasonal Meltemi winds mean that the fire risk on Thassos and the other Northern Aegean islands is high. Due to the hazardous conditions, the public is being asked to be extra careful and vigilant, as people cause the vast majority of wildfires! The rules to […]
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Welcome to the unique A to Z Travel Guides, the only travel guides to seamlessly link your book—whether paperback or Kindle—with the full potential of the Internet. Our comprehensive travel guides, each around 200 pages, contain more up-to-date information than any other guide dedicated to your specific Greek island destination. Four Greek Island Titles Thassos […]
Increased Penalties for Arson
Anyone arrested in Greece for suspected arson is now being prosecuted under the new, stricter provisions of the revised law passed by the government last year. 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 […]
How to Sleep in the Heat
No matter how much you love the heat on holiday, high temperatures can leave you tossing and turning, searching in vain for a good night’s sleep. People tend to sleep best when the temperature in the bedroom is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be difficult to maintain when the temperature is above 80 […]
Deadly Fire Near Thessaloniki
Wednesday, July 1 – A wildfire broke out yesterday at noon in low vegetation in Derveni, a town approximately ten kilometres north-east of Thessaloniki. The fire spread quickly to a forested area, due to high winds, and reached near the outlying houses of the small town of Liti in the Municipality of Oreokastro. Sadly, two […]
Thassos Fire Department Strengthened
The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has announced that the fire service on the Northern Aegean island of Thassos is to receive 5 extra firefighters to reinforce the existing fire department. There are also calls for further strengthening of the island’s fire service in 2027, both in terms of personnel numbers and in […]
A Few Greek Facts
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, the birthplace of democracy, that its people are extremely friendly and that the country is renowned for its stunningly beautiful scenery and weather. However, there are some facts that very few are aware of! There may be some things about Greece and its history that […]
