Serbian Mother’s Nightmare: One Child Hospitalized in Thessaloniki, the Other Stranded Alone in Neos Marmaras!
Imagine this – you send your kids on a vacation to Greece to enjoy and relax, and you get a nightmare instead! That’s exactly what happened to a Serbian mother who found herself in a desperate situation. One child was urgently hospitalized in a Thessaloniki hospital, while the other was left alone in Neos Marmaras, far from her help.
Transport and Visiting Problems
Due to strict visiting rules and transport issues, this mother cannot be with both children at the same time. Hospital visits in Thessaloniki are only allowed from 7 PM, and the schedules don’t match the possibility to return to the other child in Neos Marmaras. Taxi drivers refuse to drive late at night, and public transport is inadequate or nonexistent at those times.
Desperate Call for Help
In despair, the mother reached out to kind-hearted people via social media on the “Greece Info” page, asking for help – of course, with compensation. Her message quickly attracted attention, and many people responded, but it’s still unknown if she received the needed support.
The Bigger Picture: Summer Season and Transport Issues
This situation is not unique. The summer season in Greece is in full swing, and according to Air Serbia data, in June, 476,000 passengers were transported to destinations like Greece, Turkey, and Spain. With such a huge number of tourists, infrastructure and transport services often cannot keep up with passengers’ needs, especially in smaller places like Neos Marmaras.
Why Does This Matter?
This drama reveals how vulnerable parents are when they find themselves in a foreign country with children in emergency situations. The system does not provide adequate support, and visiting and transport rules can lead to tragedy. Is it possible that in the 21st century, in tourist-developed countries, parents have to beg strangers for help just to be with their children?
What Can We Learn?
This story is a warning to everyone planning trips abroad with children. Get detailed information about local rules, transport options, and hospital conditions. It’s also a call to local authorities and tourist organizations to improve support systems for emergencies.
Conclusion
The Serbian mother found herself in a nightmare no one would wish for. While one child lies in a hospital in Thessaloniki, the other is left alone in Neos Marmaras, and she is powerless to help due to bureaucratic and logistical obstacles. This is not just her drama – it’s an alarm for all of us to question how ready our systems are to protect the most vulnerable in crisis moments.
If you have similar experiences or think this is absurd, drop a comment below and share your thoughts. Maybe together we can make a difference or at least have a laugh in these tough times.
