Foreign Office warns British tourists in France and Greece ‘it’s unpredictable’

UK holidaymakers have been warned it is “unpredictable” as a warning is issued for people with holidays booked in Greece and France. Britons have been issued with major warnings about two popular European Union holiday spots ahead of their summer getaway.

In Greece, holidaymakers are being warned that floods and a heatwave could hamper their holidays as extreme weather hits. The Foreign Office said: “Adverse weather conditions, including flooding, are affecting some regions. The situation can change quickly. Follow “112 Greece” on Twitter for official updates.”

The FCDO said: “There is a high risk of bushfires during the summer season from April to October. Wildfires are extremely dangerous and unpredictable. The situation can change quickly. start a fire – make sure cigarettes are properly extinguished and do not light grills.

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“Starting a fire or a forest fire is a crime in Greece – even if unintentional. If you see a fire, call the emergency services at 112″. It also went on to warn: “Sign up for alerts from the Greek Government’s Emergency Communication Service (in Greek).

“For iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications and turn on the “Emergency Alerts” option at the bottom. For Android 11 and later, go to Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings > Wireless emergency alerts. For Samsung devices go to Settings > Apps > Messages > Notifications > Emergency Notifications and enable the “Emergency Alerts” option.

“For more information, see the Greek Civil Protection website (in Greek).” It said: “There is a risk of earthquakes and earthquakes. You should familiarize yourself with earthquake safety procedures, follow the advice given by local authorities and call the Greek emergency services at 112 if you are in immediate danger. .”

Meanwhile, in France, the Foreign Office said: “The 2024 Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and the 2024 Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8 in France. If you’re traveling to attend, read our full trip to France. tips and sign up to receive email updates, visit the official Paris 2024 and Paris Tourist Board websites for the latest information on the Olympics and Paralympics while in France and keep your personal belongings and valuables safe.”