Strong winds disrupt ferry services at Greece’s port of Piraeus
Strong winds disrupted ferry services at the port of Piraeus on Saturday, leaving several ships docked and causing delays for travelers. No general sailing ban was issued, but some ferry…
Twelve Flights and 4,000 Passengers Affected by Athens FIR Technical Failure
A total of 12 flights to and from Cyprus and roughly 4,000 passengers were affected by the technical malfunction in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR), according to a source…
Four Hikers Found Dead After Avalanche on Mount Vardousia in Central Greece
Four hikers were found dead Friday on Mount Vardousia in central Greece after going missing during severe winter weather, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. The group — three men and…
Greece: Athens Airport Set for Record Passenger Traffic in 2025
Athens International Airport is expected to close 2025 with a new passenger‑traffic record, reaching an estimated 34 million travelers, up from 31.9 million in 2024. Outgoing CEO Yiannis Paraschis, incoming…
Cyprus president to attend trilateral summit with Greece and Israel in Jerusalem
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Israel on Monday for a bilateral visit and to take part in the 10th Cyprus–Greece–Israel trilateral summit. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the…
Aegean says Nordic cities top Greeks’ holiday travel plans
Nordic capitals are among the most popular foreign destinations for Greek travelers this Christmas, with Aegean Airlines reporting strong demand on flights from both Athens and Thessaloniki. The carrier said…
Greece: Thermal Tourism Shifts Toward Wellness
Greece’s thermal tourism industry is undergoing a significant shift as younger visitors increasingly seek wellness and leisure experiences rather than traditional therapeutic treatments. Markos Danas, secretary-general of the Hellenic Association…
Greek parliament approves 2026 budget amid nationwide strike
Greece’s parliament on Tuesday approved the 2026 state budget, projecting 2.4% economic growth, as thousands of public sector workers staged a 24‑hour strike demanding higher pay and stronger anti‑inflation measures.…
Bangladeshi Migrants Die After Drinking Petrol on Sea Journey
Two Bangladeshi migrants died after mistakenly drinking petrol during a boat journey from Libya to Greece, the Bangladesh Embassy in Athens said. The group had gone without food for nearly…
Greek Farmers Reject Talks, Vow to Escalate Protests
Greek farmers on Saturday rejected a government invitation for talks, pledging to intensify demonstrations that have disrupted traffic nationwide for a third week. The decision followed a nationwide meeting of…