Thessaloniki Airport has opened the MOMUS Air Museum, the result of a collaboration between Fraport Greece and the Greek Ministry of Culture. Location? Duty Free. Admission? Free. Get all the details
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
Wizz Air is expanding its operations at London Luton with the launch of six new routes, four to destinations in Greece and two more in Europe. The airline will deploy 14 aircraft at the base, strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the UK
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
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
Magic Black Friday: Greek airline SKY Express is offering discounts of up to 70% to a wide range of destinations in Greece and Europe. The offer is valid until December 2 for flights between January and October 2026
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
Greek celebration: the airport in Athens continues to break records, marking an 8% increase in international passenger traffic and 6.5% in total traffic since the start of the year
Austrian Airlines expands short, medium, and long-haul flights, adding Nordic and Mediterranean destinations while strengthening operational capacity for summer 2026
Tourism hotspot takes a hard stance
Fire rages in Crete’s eastern Lassithi region; no threat to northern tourist areas. Firefighting teams bolstered from across the nation. Severe fire warning issued for much of country
Quake struck northeast Crete overnight at 69 km deep
New analysis reveals Europe's most crowded tourist sites – with hundreds of tourist stays per resident. Greece leads the ranking, followed by Croatia, Spain, and Austria. Zakynthos tops the list with 150 stays per person
Spring has arrived, making it the perfect time to relax in an authentic taverna or a modern rooftop, sipping cocktails and enjoying the breeze
The Greek General Workers Union threatens a strike on April 9. The union claims air traffic controllers will join the strike. Airports have not officially announced flight cancellations that could affect thousands of Israelis
Two Greek airlines have already announced a complete shutdown of their operations for 24 hours, at the airport they are directing travelers to the airlines. And who else will strike? All the details, and how it affects tourists
The Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Association will join a 24-hour general strike of the country's Public Workers Union, to be held on Friday, February 28, 2025. Aegean Airlines issues a notice to its passengers offering compensation and ticket change options
Residents flee the island in fear as seismic activity intensifies. Last night, a 5.1-5.2 magnitude earthquake - the strongest yet - struck the region. Schools on additional islands have been closed due to concerns over continued and escalating tremors
Not just in Western Europe - Greece is also facing a weekend of freezing temperatures, with many regions, including popular tourist spots, expecting to drop to zero degrees. Here's what to expect, along with snowy scenes from Crete
