Tourist Alert: Heat Wave in Greece Reaches Its Peak with -40° in Athens
Many sites in the Greek capital are closed due to concerns for the safety of tourists. In Crete, temperatures will reach about 35°. Thessaloniki will also be impacted
Many sites in the Greek capital are closed due to concerns for the safety of tourists. In Crete, temperatures will reach about 35°. Thessaloniki will also be impacted
It doesn't happen every day in the Greek capital: In the midst of a severe heat wave, heavy rains have washed over the streets of Athens
NYX Hotels is offering a promotion of up to 20% off room reservations in the midst of summer. All the details and the code you need to know to enjoy the excellent prices
The Greek Ministry of Culture has begun a restoration project aimed at making the Southeast Temple in the Ancient Agora of Athens accessible to the public
Greece has completed one of the most important conservation projects at the Acropolis, restoring the Parthenon to its historic appearance after more than 200 years
Visiting Athens soon? Release Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a host of international acts, from Nick Cave to Gorillaz and the Pet Shop Boys
Just over an hour from Thessaloniki, Halkidiki offers crystal-clear waters, affordable stays, stunning beaches, and a quieter Greek escape
8 years after the first takeoff: The Ukrainian low-cost airline celebrates its birthday with a discount flight promotion across Europe that is valid until midnight today
The carrier added nonstop flights to Budapest, Prague, Athens, and Zurich for its biggest summer season ever, with estimates of 75 million passengers across 750,000 flights
From Athens seafood halls to Barcelona’s famous La Boqueria, discover Europe’s top food markets for summer travel and local flavors
The prestigious research organization ATRS awarded the growing airport in Greece the 2026 Efficiency Award in the category of large airports
On track for another record year: Athens International Airport keeps showing impressive growth, handling almost 15.75 million passengers in the first half of the year, up 4.5% since last year
Athens Airport is once again at the top of Europe after winning first place in Routes Europe 2026, a prestigious award voted by airlines on the continent
The month of March, which saw a continuation of the war in the Middle East started in February, saw a slowdown in growth in activity at Athens International Airport compared to previous months. Meanwhile, preparations continue to expand the airport for future demand
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
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
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 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
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
From January 1, 2026, Athens International Airport will be powered by clean, renewable electricity generated on site, for an investment of €70 million, with an expected annual production equivalent to that of 22,000 households