Greece

After a day of heavy rain in a short period of time and winds reaching close to 100 km/h, Greek authorities have issued new weather warnings for large parts of the country

The circumstances of the large fire that killed at least three workers at a factory in the city of Trikala are still unclear. Several injured people were evacuated from the scene for medical treatment and there is concern for missing people. 53 firefighters worked at the scene, and suspicion of arson is being investigated

Greek authorities have issued several warnings of severe weather expected to hit large parts of the country for a short period of time. Last week, mobile phone alerts were sounded due to previous storm warnings

Following emergency alerts sent to their phones, residents of the Greek capital experienced a fully-blown storm with strong winds and over 140 mm of rain falling in a short time, causing flooding throughout the city

Severe warnings have been issued in the capital city of Athens; tourists should prepare for heavy rains that could lead to flooding, as well as thunderstorms. Additional warnings have also been issued for other parts of the country

More than 37 million passengers passed through Fraport-operated airports in Greece in 2025, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year. Numbers for the most successful airports: 7 million passengers in Rhodes and almost 8 million in Thessaloniki

The Chamber of Commerce of Chania, the second largest city in Crete, met with the Greek Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in light of the malfunction that shut down the country's airspace for hours: "The radio systems were not working, a modern approach radar is critical to our future"

Greek airline Aegean Airlines has announced a discount offer of up to 50% on flights to and from Greece on selected dates. The promotion is valid for all direct and connecting flights to any global or domestic Greek destination, both one way and roundtrip

In 2025, 34 million passengers passed through Greece's largest international airport, a significant increase over the previous year. There was also a jump in the number of passengers in December and an increase in the number of flights in the past year

The epicenter of the two earthquakes, with a magnitude of 4.8, was located in the Mediterranean Sea at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The sequence occurred early Thursday morning, at 03:50 and 04:25, respectively

The flight control malfunction in Greece that lasted almost 12 hours caused baggage claim delays at multiple airports. As of this morning, the country reports a return to full routine with no flight delays

Before the end of 2025, Greece's tourism minister announced that the year would set a record for the country's tourism. The latest figures speak about a significant increase of almost 10% in revenue compared to 2024

Athens Airport breaks its own all-time record. In the 11 months ending in early 2025, almost the same number of passengers passed through the airport as in all of 2024

The Greek government has decided not to take any chances and shut down schools in Athens following more than half a day of heavy rain and damage; the storm continues east to Rhodes, making its way to Turkey soon

Greece's island airports are undergoing significant renovations and upgrades, and will remain closed for extended periods during the off-peak season. Athens Airport is also undergoing renovations

After SKY Express, which will arrive in Israel next week and launched a 70% discount on its flights for Black Friday, Aegean is also announcing a similar offer for one day only. All the details, dates for sale, and the lowest prices we found

A few days after two important earthquakes were felt in Cyprus within a few hours, the ground shook in Greece: a moderate 4.1 earthquake was felt on the western island of Lefkada

The municipality of Rhodes is the first in Greece to install an innovative firefighting system that combines thermal cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence

Greek airline SKY Express launches major sale with substantial discounts on flights within Greece and abroad, valid for bookings until November 6. Fly from November 15, 2025 to August 31, 2026

Despite summer protests and widespread media attention, more than one million Israelis visited Greece during the period from July to September

Aegean Airline’s “ForFamilies” promotion unveils impressive discounts for children and infants with double Miles+Bonus for bookings until October 14

Relief for air travelers in Greece as the scheduled strike on October 1 will not include the aviation sector; the decision comes after a Greek court rejected the labor union's requirement to include air traffic controllers

Crete, Greece's largest island, is almost a country of its own, stunning with its rural atmosphere, stunning beaches, authentic lifestyle, and everything else you would expect from a Greek island. Its impressive size offers an endless variety of experiences for tourists ready to step out of their comfort zone. Here are 5 unique spots you shouldn't miss

Tourist numbers in Santorini are plummeting

Metro lines, trams, and buses will now run through the night every weekend, boosting safety, tourism, and Athens’s appeal as a modern European capital

Athens Airport releases an update for the first half of 2025, indicating that 15.1 million passengers passed through, marking significant growth compared to the first half of 2024. What can we expect in the second half?

Shops Close for 'Dormition of the Virgin Mary' Holiday

Visitors to the popular destination take note: The heat wave sweeping across Greece continues unabated and has intensified with temperatures now predicted to reach 43 degrees. Athens is expected to hit 41-42 degrees. The Greek government has released special public warnings and announced the closure of popular tourist sites

Greece Sets Sail for Environmental Leadership

Recognition for Greek Cultural Heritage