Swathes of Greece are blanketed in orange haze after southerly winds swept dust from the Sahara desert in Africa to southeastern Europe.
Health authorities have urged the young, elderly and those with breathing problems to limit their time outside.
Huge dust clouds have reduced visibility in large parts of Greece, including the capital Athens.
The southern holiday island of Crete has been particularly badly affected, with some areas reporting dust in the air at 10 times normal levels – forcing school closures.
Meteorologists said conditions are expected to improve from Monday evening in the capital and from Wednesday in southern Greece and Crete.
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Source: Novinite
