As Santorini experiences a series of earthquakes, the travel industry is adapting, with cruise lines rerouting to alternative ports and tour operators reassuring travelers about safety. Ongoing seismic activity raises questions about the safety of one of Greece’s most popular destinations, while interest in alternative Greek islands is on the rise. Authorities have implemented emergency measures to protect residents and visitors as the situation develops.
Tag: Travel Safety
Athens has been recognized as one of the safest cities for female business travelers in a recent study by TMC Good Travel Management. The Greek capital ranked in the Top 20 with a score of 6.43, performing well in gender-related safety metrics. The study evaluated over 45 global capitals, with Bern, Switzerland, securing the top spot.
Greece has been ranked as one of the safest travel destinations for 2025 in the **Global Risk Map 2025**, produced by Safeture and Riskline. Despite rising instability across parts of Europe and the Middle East, Greece remains in the “low-risk” category, alongside countries like Canada, Australia, and Japan. The map provides essential insights for travelers, helping them make informed decisions in an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.
As the holiday season approaches, travelers are urged to remain vigilant against pickpockets in popular European tourist spots. From the iconic Trevi Fountain in Italy to the Acropolis Museum in Greece, these destinations rank high on the European Pickpocketing Index, highlighting the importance of safeguarding personal belongings while exploring.
A disturbing TikTok video posted by a coach driver has revealed the dangerous lengths migrants will go to in an attempt to enter Greece illegally. The footage, filmed in Istanbul, shows two individuals wedged in the luggage compartment of the coach, struggling to escape the cramped space. The driver notes that such incidents are becoming increasingly common, raising serious concerns about the pressures on the Greek-Turkish border and the need for enhanced border controls and regulations to ensure the safety of travelers.
A 65-year-old British woman tragically died after falling at a hotel in Hersonissos, Crete, while on holiday with her husband. Despite being rushed to Venizelio Hospital and treated in the ICU, she succumbed to her injuries. The incident follows the death of a 62-year-old British man who died while swimming in Cyprus on the same day.
Maddy Morris, a British student nurse, urges holidaymakers to avoid renting quad bikes after a harrowing accident on her birthday in Corfu. Despite her previous experience, a sudden plunge left her pinned and injured, highlighting the potential hazards of these popular holiday vehicles.
CORFU, GREECE – August 20, 2024 (16:24 PM local time) – A rescue operation is…
A fierce wildfire in Lake Marathon, Greece, has resulted in one fatality and forced the evacuation of several Athens suburbs. As firefighters battle the blaze with the help of international aid, strong winds threaten to exacerbate the situation, highlighting the impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of such disasters.
Australians heading to Europe to escape the cold are being cautioned about scams targeting unsuspecting…
Greece ranks among the safest travel destinations in Europe for 2024, according to the Travel Safety Index by HelloSafe, though it sits 35th out of 37 European countries.
A dream backpacking trip to Greece turned into a nightmare for 22-year-old Courtney Boylan after a horrific quad bike accident left her seriously injured and facing a costly journey home for treatment. Thrown from the back of the vehicle, Courtney landed at the bottom of a 13-foot ravine with the quad bike on top of her. Now, her family is desperately fundraising to bring her back to the UK and cover the soaring medical expenses.
According to a report by Kathimerini, a pair of Australian tourists were left in shock…
ATHENS, Greece A scorching heatwave, potentially the earliest ever recorded in Greece, has gripped the…