Greece

Greek residents and tourists in many areas of the country have received "CB alerts" (also known as "personal messages") on their cell phones due to the storm hitting the country. These are messages that look and sound like advance warnings of missiles

Spring is already here and the clocks have even been changed to daylight saving time, but right now a storm is coming to Greece that is expected to be no less powerful than those of the height of winter, in many areas across the country. Authorities have issued special warnings to residents, including danger to life, electrocution from lightning, and instructions for drivers

Flying to Greece soon? The new entry and exit system has come into effect, which means airports are now collecting biometric data from passengers from countries outside the European Union. Expect border check delays in the near future

To celebrate Earth Hour, takeoffs and landings at the Greek capital's airport will be halted for an hour. In addition, the lights in the airport complex will be dimmed and information activities for passengers will be intensified, as part of an ongoing commitment to promoting green energy

Kyriakos Kotsogoulos, Deputy Governor of the Island of Crete, in a special interview with PassportNews: "When compared to last year's orders, we see a clear decline." And the optimistic forecast for the summer: "Everyone is working towards a good, quiet summer"

Festive flights, military parades and tanks in the streets: In the shadow of war and regional tensions, Greece celebrates 205 years since the outbreak of the revolt against the Ottoman Empire and the end of 400 years of foreign rule

Over 8.4 million passengers visited Greek ports on 6,129 cruises last year, with the industry continuing to strengthen. Will the regional crisis in the Middle East affect the 2026 figures?

The Greek government's official research institute has published official data on the number of tourists who entered the country by air last year: 31 million, an increase of about 6% compared to 2024

Unlike previous strikes, it is unclear whether the strike will last three days or longer. The drivers have also begun a series of protest measures including demonstrations and marches in front of the parliament in Athens

Fraport Greece airports have reported a significant increase in activity in February. Thessaloniki Airport led the growth with a 7.1% rise in passenger numbers, while Santorini jumped 27% thanks to domestic traffic

Aegean concluded 2025 with a 14% increase in profits, 17.3 million passengers during the year (almost a million more than in 2024), and strong activity even in the weak season of the year

Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend getaway in Athens? Explore Lycabettus Hill, Kifisia, nearby islands, National Gardens, and rooftop bars for a unique experience

Not just a strike, but also a huge demonstration: To mark the third anniversary of the 2023 Tempe train disaster on February 28, authorities expect an especially large demonstration, turned violent in the past. All the details, hours, and recommendations

Ranking company Henley & Partners has published the list of countries with the most desirable residency permits in the world. Who came in first place? You won't be particularly surprised

Athens International Airport, the largest airport in Greece, reports a more than 7% increase in activity in the first month of the year. The number of flights also increased

The island of Nisyros, located between Rhodes and Kos, has announced plans to renovate its existing emergency landing strip and transform it into an airport. However, the island has not yet announced regular civil aviation operations. Could this be a next flight destination?

On "Clean Monday," the holiday that symbolizes the end of winter for Greeks, the 40-day countdown to Easter begins. What is the exact date, and what does this mean for tourists in terms of opening hours, public transportation, and airports?

For the second time in two months, Athens airport lost contact with radars essential for takeoffs and landings, operating with only one radar and no backup. Just before the start of the tourist season: "The situation is beyond reasonable limits, we will reduce capacity"

Athens taxi drivers' unions will hold a three-day strike in protest over their working conditions. The drivers are threatening to continue the strike indefinitely. Other public transport services will operate as usual, but demonstrations are expected to disrupt traffic in the Greek capital

Athens Airport has provided an update on progress in the ATHENIAN project, which focuses on renewing local airspace systems and adapting them to European standards.The list of participants includes local and regional airlines and the Hellenic Air Force

Alstom's Coradia Stream test train has arrived in Greece and will conduct a series of tests on the rail network until the end of May 2026, as part of a huge €308 million fleet renewal program

The Greek airline SKY Express has launched a special promotion for Valentine's Day: book one ticket and get the second one free. All the details and the fine print

The Greek Ministry of Culture has inaugurated a new system that will allow tourists to order digital tickets for about 350 archaeological sites and museums. How does it work, and what else can you expect on your next visit to Greece? All the details

The incident occurred during a Hellenic Coast Guard patrol; 15 people were killed, 25 migrants were rescued injured and taken to hospital

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