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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
The Greek airline has launched a discount campaign on flights to Athens and the company's various destinations in Europe, with a connection via Athens
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
TAP Air Portugal will operate five new weekly flights to the Greek capital starting in July, as part of the expansion of its destination network
Israel Canada has purchased Brown Acropol, one of the flagship hotels of the Brown Hotels chain in the Greek capital. The first payment has already been completed, with the seller given a repurchase option until February 2026 in the event of a breach
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
SKY express, Greece's second-largest airline, has launched operations in Israel, operating a daily flight on the Tel Aviv-Athens route. Alongside international destinations, the company boasts the largest domestic route network in Greece, including the country's popular islands
Israeli airline Arkia is launching a "quick decision" promotion to a variety of leading destinations in Europe, including Athens, Budapest, Tbilisi, and Paphos
