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Wasp Control on Thassos
The University of Thessaly’s Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology has been researching ways of controlling and reducing the problem of wasps in parts of Greece, where their numbers and the size of swarms have been increasing each summer. Following their research, a pilot programme was successfully introduced last year on the island of Chios, […]
Greek Independence Day
March 25 each year is Greek Independence Day, a national holiday celebrated annually to commemorate the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821. This year, the 25th falls on Wednesday. In celebration of Greek Independence Day, towns and villages throughout Greece hold a school flag parade, during which schoolchildren march, some in traditional […]
Philoxenia
One of the most endearing and ancient Greek traditions and explicitly a way of life is ‘philoxenia’, which to this day sets Greece apart as a very special country to visit. Philoxenia is the value of hospitality, literally meaning ‘friend to a stranger’. There is much more to philoxenia than mere hospitality. Over the millennia […]
Emergency Response Craft for Thassos
Thassos took delivery of a long-awaited medical emergency response patrol boat on Friday, March 13. The state-of-the-art craft is designed to improve medical transfers to the mainland, as well as to support search and rescue operations, fast patrol operations, boarding and inspections, diving support, and other maritime requirements. The craft, a Viking Norsafe Munin S-1200, […]
All Inclusive Holidays?
In recent years, the Greek islands have seen an ever-increasing number of ‘all-inclusive holidays’ being offered by the major tour operators. Whilst I understand the attraction of this format of holiday for some, such as families with young children, or those on a tight budget, they are sadly having a detrimental and irreversible effect on […]
Holidays Affected by the Middle East Conflict
As holiday companies endeavour to repatriate their customers caught up in the Middle East conflict, they are also cancelling March departures to Dubai, Qatar, Egypt (including Nile cruises) and Jordan, with summer flights dependent on the future situation in the Middle East. Concerning cruise companies such as MSC Cruises, Celestyal and TUI, they are also […]
Personal Cooling
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 an advanced […]
Ancient Custom Lives On
The first signs of spring are in the air in Greece, and Greeks will soon prepare to welcome the new season by celebrating an ancient annual custom. The tradition of ‘Martis’ requires that everyone, regardless of age or gender, wear bracelets of red and white thread, called a ‘Kroki’, from March 1 until the last […]
Aviation Passenger Charter
The UK government has published an easy-to-read guide to the rights of UK air passengers. The Aviation Passenger Charter sets out what you, as a passenger, need to know about your rights and responsibilities when flying. The charter breaks down your journey into stages, to help give you the information you need to: plan and […]
