A young Scottish couple was rescued from Prombona Stream between Chalkidona and Nea Filadelfeia after heavy rain trapped them on one bank. The Greek Fire Service’s Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) safely extracted them once the water subsided, though their lives were never at risk. The incident raises questions about how the tourists ended up in the restricted area.
Tag: tourist safety
A new map has highlighted Greece as one of the growing hotspots for methanol poisoning, with counterfeit alcohol laced with the toxic substance putting tourists at risk. Recent incidents in Greece, including cases on the island of Zakynthos, have raised alarm among travellers. The UK Foreign Office has issued warnings for Brits visiting Greece, Turkey, and Southeast Asia, urging caution when consuming alcohol in unfamiliar areas. Symptoms of methanol poisoning, such as dizziness, confusion, and vision changes, can be mistaken for alcohol intoxication, making early detection crucial.
A routine bus journey in Santorini turned into a terrifying ordeal when the vehicle became stuck on a sharp turn along the cliffside road to Oia, leaving passengers stranded near a steep drop. Thanks to the quick thinking of local drivers, the tourists were safely transported off the bus and down the treacherous road, ensuring no one missed their departing ferries.
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In a recent release by UK-based travel insurance company Quotezone, the European Pickpocket Index sheds…