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With deadly heatwaves in Greece, is it time for a PSA for tourists?
It all started with the alarming case of Michael Mosley. On the scorching summer day of June 9, the remains of the renowned British documentary maker were found on a steep cliff on the island of Symi, after a week of intense search and rescue operations following his disappearance.
Police investigates espionage case involving four individuals in Leros island
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) are investigating a case of espionage involving four individuals in Leros island, at eastern Aegean, it was reported on Sunday.
Illegal beach bar shut down while island demolitions frozen
The Santa Marina beach bar, which has been operating illegally for years, was shut down on Thursday in Agia Marina on the island of Rhodes. The business had been given a deadline of two weeks by the Municipal Committee of Rhodes in order to resolve many legal issues.
Beach bar in Rhodes shut permanently for operating illegally
A beach bar in Agia Marina, on the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes, was sealed by the police on Thursday as the deadline given by the municipality to submit documents proving that the business was operating legally expired.
Thousands of complaints about beach violations submitted to MyCoast app
Thousands of complaints of coastal violations have been submitted to the MyCoast application that was set up earlier in the year by the Finance Ministry to crack down on trespassing businesses.
First ‘Nisyros Dialogues’ trail unveiled on Mount Ymittos
As part of the collaboration between the Georgios M. Michalos Foundation for the Sustainability of the island of Nisyros, and the Association for the Protection and Development of Mount Ymittos (SPAU), the first "Nisyros Dialogues" trail atop the capital's Mount Ymittos was unveiled on Friday.
Astypalea, the top "secret" island of Greece for the British
Reminiscent of a butterfly and featuring traditional whitewashed villages, stunning sunsets and fantastic beaches, Travel Weekly writes about Astypalaia
Fatalities Mount: Tourists Warned of Heat Dangers on Greek Islands
Greek authorities have reported a concerning number of tourist fatalities due to heat-related incidents across various islands. Over a period of ten days, nine foreign tourists went missing and were later discovered deceased after extensive search efforts, as confirmed by police sources.
Missing Dutch hiker found dead on Samos
A 74-year-old Dutch tourist who went missing while hiking on the eastern Aegean island of Samos was found dead on Saturday.
Rescuers using a drone located him in a gorge in the Limnionas area on the southwest part of the island.
He had set off for a hike on Sunday and went missing amid high temperatures.
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The Guardian: Tourists in Greece are poorly informed about the dangers of the heatwave
Michael Mosley was found dead in Symi, while authorities are searching for the 59-year-old American ex-police officer on Amorgos and a 74-year-old Dutchman - Rescuers appeal to foreign visitors not to brave the heatwave