Discover Rhodes News and travel information about the island of Rhodes (Rodos) in Greece.

When hot, dry conditions combine with high winds, a condition that is very common in Greece during the summer, the result may be a wildfire, both from natural causes and from arson. This kind of fires are difficult to control, can happen at any time, but usually the fire season many times coincides with the high tourism season. [fademore] In the recent years, wildfires destroyed some of the most beautiful forests in ...

"If you haven't booked your summer holiday yet, the chances are you may end up plumping for a trip to Greece after the success of hit movie musical Mamma Mia! has led to a surge in summer holiday bookings to the country...", reports Marie Claire. Related posts:Bookings for the 2008 holiday season in high swingNew report on travel insurance costsA short guide to Rhodes (I)

In a recent announcement scientists warned that Greece's summer temperatures could end up matching Egypt's in 60 years, with average temperatures reaching above 41 degrees Celsius. According to a report published by the Greek daily Ta Nea, scientists insist climate change will continue to have a negative impact on the country. "We have seen an increase of temperatures during the summer by 6-7 degrees Celsius over the past few years, while ...