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Glasgow Times
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow travellers heading to Spain and Greece warned
Northern Europe is currently experiencing an early summer heatwave, with forecasters warning of soaring temperatures in the weeks ahead, reports The Mirror. The newspaper reported that Portugal recently recorded temperatures of 40.5 degrees, while parts of Spain saw temperatures rise above 42 degrees. Due to the heat, Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has issued warnings about extreme heat in the four European countries. READ MORE: Glasgow holidaymakers heading to Turkey warned after earthquake READ MORE: Glasgow travellers 'not to travel' to Middle Eastern country For Greece, the FCDO said: "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." For Turkey, the government said: "Extreme temperatures can affect many areas of Turkey over the summer months. "Wildfires happen frequently in Turkey during summer." For Cyprus, the FCDO said: "The Department of Meteorology of Cyprus issues warnings for severe weather, especially during summer. "Weather can sometimes cause travel disruption." Meanwhile, for Spain, the FCDO said: "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." Due to the rising temperatures, Bas Amelung, Wageningen University environmental systems analysis professor, told The Mirror: "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. "People make decisions based on their perceptions. "So if a large majority of holidaymakers think 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."
Wales Online
10 hours ago
- Wales Online
Foreign Office issues warning for visitors to Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus
Foreign Office issues warning for visitors to Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office has issued warnings about extreme heat in four countries Firefighters continue to extinguish wildfires on the Greek Island of Chios in Athens, Greece (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images ) Brits heading to Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus have been given a warning by the Foreign Office 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. France's national weather agency, Meteo France cautioned that the high temperatures put "everyone at risk, even healthy people." In Portugal, it recently recorded its highest temperature this year at 40.5°C, while parts of Spain has risen above 42°C. In Chios, Greece, locals have been evacuated after the tinder-dry island burst into flames over the weekend. Wageningen University environmental systems analysis professor, Bas Amelung said: "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. "People take decisions based on their perceptions. "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." Article continues below The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has issued warnings about extreme heat in four countries on its website. The advice is as follows. 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." For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here 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." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice Article continues below
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Chilling travel warning over Turkey organ harvesting after Brit mum Beth Martin has ‘heart taken' following tragic death
CHILLING travel warnings have been issued for tourists visiting Turkey amid Brit mum Beth Martin's mysterious death in Istanbul's public hospital. Ms Martin, 28, Advertisement 8 Luke and Beth Martin had been on a dream holiday to Turkey when tragedy struck on April 27 Credit: GoFundMe 8 Mum Beth from Portsmouth reportedly fell ill on her way to Turkey Credit: GoFundMe 8 Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul where Ms Martin died She was rushed to a to have taken her last breath and had her heart allegedly removed without any permission. The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) warns that coroners in The advisory says that these orphans are usually returned before the person's body is released. However, Turkish authorities "might keep the body parts without permission in exceptional circumstances", the foreign office warned. Advertisement read more on the case The travel warning was placed before Ms Martin's death and has nothing to do with her tragic case. That's because hospitals in Turkey have faced accusations of stealing organs and facilitating illegal transplants. Meanwhile, the British government in its travel advisory warned tourists to be aware of medical treatments in the country. The Foreign Office suggested that people visiting the country for medical tourism should exercise caution and discuss plans with a UK doctor beforehand. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive The travel advisory reads: "We are aware of six British nationals having died in Turkey in 2024 following medical procedures. "Some British nationals have also experienced complications and needed further treatment or surgery following their procedure." Brit mum, 28, mysteriously dies on Turkey holiday before horrified family find 'her HEART had been removed by doctors' Ms Martin was wheeled to Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital - a low-rated public hospital built on the outskirts of the Turkish capital. After scrambling for an ambulance, she was finally admitted to the hospital, which offers Istanbul's International Patient Service serving foreign patients. Advertisement The doctors are understood to have checked her heart by performing an angiogram - a form of X-ray that shows blood vessels. After doing the checks, the doctors told husband Luke they did not find anything suspicious. However, Her family claims they were left completely in the dark by Advertisement And sickeningly, once they finally got back to the UK with her body, a UK autopsy revealed her Marmara Pendik Hospital is now facing a negligence investigation over Ms Martin's sudden death, according to Ms Martin's family. The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) is also making its own enquiries with local authorities, the 8 Advertisement The public hospital has a low rating on Google , averaging just two stars. A website operated by the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health states that the hospital's principles are "transparency and accountability [with] people at the focal point of the fairness of the health service that is excellent". The Sun has reached out to the hospital for comment. Meanwhile, Luke told how he was then shocked when Turkish police initially accused him of poisoning and killing his wife after her shocking death. Advertisement She was being treated in intensive care, he said, before adding he was banned from seeing her. Beth and Luke's parents flew out the following day and were again kept in the dark. They were then shocked to discover Beth had been transferred to another hospital overnight, due to "concerns with her heart", with none of the family members informed. Close friend Ellie, who Advertisement She revealed that Beth was supposed to be transferred to a private clinic. But the public hospital was slow to act and "stopped her" from doing so. She told how the doctors were acting strangely. Ellie explained: "All they went on about is 'are you going to sue the hospital? Sign this bit of paper'. Advertisement 8 The hospital has low ratings on Google 8 Beth pictured with her husband Luke Credit: gofundme 8 Luke was initially accused of poisoning Beth Credit: GoFundMe Advertisement "I said: 'Is there something we should be suing for? Do you know something we don't? Because that's really suspicious.'" The family, who have not been told her cause of death, claim they were also forced to carry Beth in a body bag through the hospital. She blasted the hospitals, saying: "The insurance company wanted to move her to a private hospital but the public hospital in Istanbul were not cooperating, they were being slow and delaying reports and not sending information over. "They stopped her." Advertisement She noted how suspicious it was that Beth's hair was in "perfect" shape despite the mum undergoing "45 minutes of CPR". She speculated: "They said they did 45 minutes of CPR but anyone who has ever had CPR or has seen CPR knows how brutal it is. "When I saw Beth in the morgue after she had her hair in two French plaits and they were perfect. "There is no way they did CPR for 45 minutes, I know that," she defiantly stated." Advertisement She added that medical reports rule out food poisoning as a cause of death, but they still do not confirm how exactly the mum died. 8 The family's nightmare started hours after arriving on holiday in Turkey Credit: Getty
Business Recorder
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
UK halts trade talks with Israel over Gaza
LONDON: Britain suspended free-trade negotiations with Israel on Tuesday and summoned its ambassador to the foreign ministry in its toughest stance yet against Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. Foreign Secretary David Lammy accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of 'egregious actions and rhetoric' over its expansion of military operations in the Palestinian territory. During an impassioned speech to Britain's parliament, Lammy also said the UK government was imposing new sanctions on individuals and organisations involved in settlements in the West Bank. 'The world is judging, history will judge them. Blocking aid, expanding the war, dismissing the concerns of your friends and partners. This is indefensible and it must stop,' he said. Lammy said Britain 'cannot stand by in the face of this new deterioration' in Gaza and was pausing negotiations with Israel on a new free-trade agreement. He said Britain would be 'reviewing cooperation' with Israel under its so-called 2030 roadmap for UK-Israel relations. 'Netanyahu government's actions have made this necessary,' Lammy said. Israel's government responded by saying 'external pressure will not divert Israel from its path in defending its existence and security against enemies who seek its destruction'. 'If, due to anti-Israel obsession and domestic political considerations, the British government is willing to harm the British economy — that is its own prerogative,' Israeli foreign ministry spokesman Oren Marmorstein said in a statement. Lammy said the Israeli's government's plan to displace the Gaza population and its limiting of aid to civilians 'facing starvation, homelessness and trauma' meant the conflict was 'entering a dark new phase'. Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer said Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely was being summoned to the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office in protest against 'the wholly disproportionate escalation of military activity in Gaza'. He added that Israel's weeks-long blockade on aid entering the strip, which was marginally lifted on Monday, had been 'cruel and indefensible'. The UK government announced financial restrictions and travel bans, targeting prominent settler leader Daniella Weiss and two other individuals, as well as two illegal outposts and two organisations accused of backing violence against Palestinian communities.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
East Kilbride man in hospital following 'gas explosion' at B&B in Rome
A man from East Kilbride is in hospital after a gas explosion destroyed his bed and breakfast in Rome, Italy. Grant Paterson, 54, has allegedly suffered severe burns following the blast in the Monteverde district of the Italian capital, reports The Scottish Sun. READ NEXT: Teen involved in crash had no driving documentation and failed drug test It has been widely reported that mercy crews rushed to the scene of the explosion at around 8.30am on Saturday. It is currently unknown was caused the explosion, but a leak from a gas cylinder is believed to have caused it. (Image: Taken from Grant's Facebook) Grant was reportedly unconscious when pulled from the rubble by firefighters. According to reports by local news site Roma Today, he is currently being treated by medics for third-degree burns across 75% of his body in Sant Eugenio Hospital's burns unit. Grant is thought to have arrived in Rome for a holiday in the city last Monday, March 17 and he was due to return home today. READ NEXT: Huge Scots actor announced as host of Bafta TV awards 2025 Roberto Gualtieri, the mayor of Rome, visited the scene yesterday and said he ordered a full investigation to take place. He added: "The explosion seemed to have been caused by a gas leak, possibly from a gas cylinder, but investigations will clarify the causes. "The injured person was a guest at a lodging facility that is currently under investigation, which appears to be a regularly registered bed and breakfast. "The ongoing inquiry aims to assess the safety and legality of the establishment. "The injured man has injuries consistent with an explosion due to a gas leak. "We are taking every possible precaution in regards to neighbouring buildings that could be at risk. "'The important thing is that fortunately there are no fatalities, even if unfortunately one person is seriously injured." No one else was injured in the suspected blast, but a nearby villa was also damaged. A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office told the Daily Record: "We are providing support to the family of a British national who is currently in hospital in Rome."
