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Edinburgh Live
32 minutes ago
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- Edinburgh Live
UK Foreign Office issues travel warning to tourists going to Spain, Turkey and Greece
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Brits planning trips to Spain, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, as a scorching heatwave engulfs the European Union. Northern Europe is currently sweltering under an early summer heatwave, with meteorologists predicting even higher temperatures in the coming weeks. The UK hasn't been spared from the sizzle either, with temperatures soaring to 34C this past Saturday. France's national meteorological service, Meteo France, has reinforced these alerts, warning that the intense heat poses a threat to "everyone at risk, even healthy people." READ MORE - Edinburgh Princes Street locked down by police as forensic tent and cordon erected READ MORE - The Edinburgh and East Lothian fire stations at risk of closure under new plans Portugal has recently logged its highest temperature of the year at a blistering 40.5 degrees, while certain areas in Spain have witnessed temperatures climbing beyond 42 degrees. The situation is particularly dire in Southern Europe, where the Greek island of Chios is currently battling a severe wildfire. Residents have been forced to flee as the parched island ignited over the weekend, reports the Mirror. On its website, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published advisories regarding the extreme heat affecting four nations, including Greece, where night-time temperatures are stubbornly remaining above 30C across many regions. The FCDO has also released heat-related advisories for Turkey, Cyprus, and Spain:. Greece: "Greece can experience extreme natural phenomena such as earthquakes, wildfires, extreme heat and flash floods. "Take extra care when planning a hike or walk, especially during higher temperatures than you are used to. Trails often lack shade and the quality of route markings can vary. "Do not light fires as it is both dangerous and illegal due to the high risk of wildfires." Turkey: "Extreme temperatures can affect many areas of Turkey over the summer months. Wildfires happen frequently in Turkey during summer." Cyprus: "The Department of Meteorology of Cyprus issues warnings for severe weather, especially during summer. Weather can sometimes cause travel disruption." Spain: "Temperatures in some parts of Spain can change very quickly. Take extra care when planning a hike or walk. Check local weather reports for warnings of extreme heat or cold temperatures." Bas Amelung, an environmental systems analysis professor at Wageningen University, has predicted that popular holiday destinations such as Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey could become unbearably hot in future summers. "Countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey that currently attract the traditional 'sun and sand' summer tourists are likely to become too hot for comfort in the summer," he warns. "People take decisions based on their perceptions," Amelung further elaborates. "So if a large majority of holidaymakers thinks some European destinations will soon be 'too hot', they may well start adapting, either by going somewhere else in summer or by going to the same place in another season." The Greek government has declared a state of emergency in Chios following the outbreak of wildfires on Sunday, resulting in the evacuation of several villages. As of Tuesday, the fires are still raging, with hundreds of firefighters, supported by aircraft, battling multiple blazes. These fires have caused significant disruption, including power cuts, water shortages, and property damage. Indeed, as of 24 June 2025, wildfires continue to blaze on the Greek island of Chios. Hundreds of firefighters, backed by aircraft, have been battling numerous wildfires in various parts of the island for the third day running.
Daily Record
15 hours ago
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- Daily Record
UK Foreign Office issues travel warnings for popular holiday spots including Spain
The Foreign Office has issued warnings for Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus due to extreme temperatures. The UK's Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Brits headed to Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus, as a heatwave is causing dangerously high temperatures across the European Union. Forecasters in Northern Europe are warning of soaring temperatures in the weeks to come due to an early summer heatwave. Meteo France, France's national weather agency, has echoed these warnings, cautioning that coming high temperatures put "everyone at risk, even healthy people." Portugal recently recorded its highest temperature this year at 40.5C while parts of Spain have seen the mercury rise above 42C, reports the Mirror. Southern Europe is already seeing severe heat, with Chios in Greece currently experiencing a fierce wildfire. Locals were evacuated after the fire began on the island over the weekend. The UK 's Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has issued warnings on its website about extreme heat in four countries, including in Greece, where night-time temperatures are hovering above 30C across much of the country. The FCDO has also issued heat-related warnings for Turkey, Cyprus and Spain: Greece: "Greece can experience extreme natural phenomena such as earthquakes, wildfires, extreme heat and flash floods. "Take extra care when planning a hike or walk, especially during higher temperatures than you are used to. Trails often lack shade and the quality of route markings can vary. "Do not light fires as it is both dangerous and illegal due to the high risk of wildfires." Turkey: "Extreme temperatures can affect many areas of Turkey over the summer months. Wildfires happen frequently in Turkey during summer." Cyprus: "The Department of Meteorology of Cyprus issues warnings for severe weather, especially during summer. Weather can sometimes cause travel disruption." Spain: "Temperatures in some parts of Spain can change very quickly. Take extra care when planning a hike or walk. Check local weather reports for warnings of extreme heat or cold temperatures." Bas Amelung, Wageningen University environmental systems analysis professor, forecasts that popular holiday destinations like Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey could become unbearably hot in summers to come. "Countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey that currently attract the traditional 'sun and sand' summer tourists are likely to become too hot for comfort in the summer," he cautions. "People take decisions based on their perceptions," Amelung further explains. "So if a large majority of holidaymakers thinks some European destinations will soon be 'too hot', they may well start adapting, either by going somewhere else in summer or by going to the same place in another season." In Chios, the government declared a state of emergency following the outbreak of the fires on Sunday, June 22, leading to several villages being evacuated. As of Tuesday, June 24, the wildfires are still raging, with hundreds of firefighters, aided by aircrafts, tackling multiple blazes. The fires have caused significant disruption, including power cuts, water shortages, and property damage. Hundreds of firefighters, backed by aircrafts, have been battling numerous wildfires in various parts of the island. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
UK Foreign Office's travel warnings for Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice due to a heatwave smashing the EU and has issued warnings for Brits visiting Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus The Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Brits heading to Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus as a heatwave sweeps across the European Union. Northern Europe is currently enduring an early summer heatwave, with forecasters warning of soaring temperatures in the weeks to come. Here in the UK, we've also been feeling the heat, with thermometers hitting 34C on Saturday. France's national weather agency, Meteo France, has echoed these warnings, cautioning that the high temperatures put "everyone at risk, even healthy people." Portugal recently recorded its highest temperature this year at 40.5 degrees, while parts of Spain have seen the mercury rise above 42 degrees. The situation is already much more serious in Southern Europe, with Chios in Greece in the grips of a fearsome wildfire at the moment. Locals have been evacuated after the tinder-dry island burst into flames over the weekend. On its website, the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has issued warnings about extreme heat in four countries, including in Greece, where nighttime temperatures are sticking stubbornly above 30C in large parts of the country. The FCDO has also issued heat-related warnings for Turkey, Cyprus and Spain: Greece: "Greece can experience extreme natural phenomena such as earthquakes, wildfires, extreme heat and flash floods. "Take extra care when planning a hike or walk, especially during higher temperatures than you are used to. Trails often lack shade and the quality of route markings can vary. "Do not light fires as it is both dangerous and illegal due to the high risk of wildfires." Turkey: "Extreme temperatures can affect many areas of Turkey over the summer months. Wildfires happen frequently in Turkey during summer." Cyprus: "The Department of Meteorology of Cyprus issues warnings for severe weather, especially during summer. Weather can sometimes cause travel disruption." Spain: "Temperatures in some parts of Spain can change very quickly. Take extra care when planning a hike or walk. Check local weather reports for warnings of extreme heat or cold temperatures." Bas Amelung, Wageningen University environmental systems analysis professor, forecasts that popular holiday destinations like Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey could become unbearably hot in summers to come. "Countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey that currently attract the traditional 'sun and sand' summer tourists are likely to become too hot for comfort in the summer," he cautions. "People take decisions based on their perceptions," Amelung further explains. "So if a large majority of holidaymakers thinks some European destinations will soon be 'too hot', they may well start adapting, either by going somewhere else in summer or by going to the same place in another season." In Chios, the government declared a state of emergency following the outbreak of the fires on Sunday, leading to several villages being evacuated. As of Tuesday, the wildfires are still raging, with hundreds of firefighters, aided by aircraft, tackling multiple blazes. The fires have caused significant disruption, including power cuts, water shortages, and property damage. Indeed, as of 24 June 2025, wildfires continue to blaze on the Greek island of Chios. Hundreds of firefighters, backed by aircraft, have been battling numerous wildfires in various parts of the island for the third day running.
