Due to the existing Heat Dome weather phenomenon, which is affecting central and southern Europe, temperatures in Greece are expected to rise further from Monday, July 7, reaching the high 30s to low 40s Centigrade. The definition of a Heat Dome involves the trapping of hot air in an area that leads to prolonged, extreme, […]
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To celebrate the 2025 Maritime Week on Thassos, the Greek Navy’s fast missile ship Commander Degiannis will be open to the public on July 4/5. The ship will be docked at the Marina in Thassos Town and will be open to the public on Friday, July 4, from 17:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday, July […]
An exhibition of 18 dioramas of ancient Limenas, created by local historian Anastasios Billias employing Playmobil characters, returns to the island after 3 years of successful exhibitions in Athens, Thessaloniki, Kavala and Nea Kavala. The dioramas accurately depict Limenas (Thassos Town), the ancient capital of the island in classical times. The exhibition will be in […]
The Greek government’s “Zero Tolerance for Not Wearing a Helmet” campaign came into force this year, countrywide on July 1, 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. Police in all regions will be increasing the checks […]
A major heat wave is affecting countries in southern Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece, pushing temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Across the region, local authorities have issued fresh warnings against the severe risk to health and the threat of wildfires. Turkish authorities are on alert as in the last 24 hours alone, 77 fires […]
The Greek National Agency for Public Health guidelines for keeping safe during heat waves:- 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 (eg walking or running) for any extended period under the sun. Wear light, comfortable and […]
May 1 each year marks the start of the restrictions on both locals and visitors to Greece to prevent wildfires during the summer season. Contravention of the rules can incur heavy fines, or even imprisonment. The vast majority of wildfires are caused by people! The rules in place are:- Fires to dispose of household and […]
If you are driving during your holiday in Greece, please be careful where you park the car. Many of the roads, especially in villages, are narrow, yet are used by buses and both commercial and emergency vehicles. Choose a place to park where there is ample space for a large vehicle to pass and does […]
Due to the Giola lagoon on Thassos being extensively publicised on social media, we have been asked numerous times over the years where the small lagoon is situated on the island and how to get there. First, we have to say that although Giola is an attractive natural creation, it is a 10-minute walk from […]
