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
Wild beaches, windsurfing, diving, traditional villages and dramatic landscapes: everything you need to know about one of Greece's best-kept secrets, the island of Karpathos
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
