The arrival, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, has sparked significant unrest among local residents and highlighted the ongoing challenges Crete faces in managing a surge of migrant arrivals.
According to the updated emergency weather bulletin issued at noon on July 4, very high temperatures are forecast in our country until Wednesday (09-07-25). The highest values (maximum values of more than 40 degrees) will occur from today (07-07-25) in the interior of mainland Greece. On Thursday (10-07-25) a significant drop in temperature is expected throughout the country.
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), strong northerly winds—reaching up to 9 Beaufort locally—are expected across the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, and the eastern Aegean. The Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has marked at least 10 regions, including Attica, in the “red zone” for extreme fire risk.
Fires from lightning on Friday night in five areas of Thessaloniki - Yesterday the temperature exceeded 43 degrees Celsius in Skala Messinia - In force the EMF emergency bulletin
Therefore, protective measures are suggested, including regular cool showers, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, outdoor workers, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
Protesters are expected to march towards the US embassy, located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue.
