Thessaloniki

August is coming to an end with temperatures the likes of which we haven't seen this summer. In Athens and Thessaloniki, temperatures will reach almost 40°C

Last month, a Ryanair aircraft suffered an engine failure after departing Thessaloniki, seriously injuring a passenger. The NSTB has issued a preliminary report with the cause of the incident

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

Hilton has announced plans to bring its extended-stay Home2 Suites brand to Spain, with a new Madrid hotel set to open in 2028

The Hilton hotel chain is expected to open the "Hilton Thessaloniki" in collaboration with the Greek real estate company DIMAND on the site of the historic FIX beer brewery

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

Greece continues to invest in the development of the metro in the country's second-largest city. The extension of the city's first railway line will enter service by the end of July

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

Ryanair closes Thessaloniki base: Athens, Chania, Rhodes and Corfu will also be affected by the move, which joins the company's previous conflicts with European airports over fees and operating costs. Ryanair attacked the costs in Greece, but Fraport Greece stung: "This is a commercial decision resulting from the operating model and profitability considerations only"

The Hilton hotel chain is expected to open the "Hilton Thessaloniki" in collaboration with the Greek real estate company DIMAND on the site of the historic FIX beer brewery

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

Greece continues to invest in the development of the metro in the country's second-largest city. The extension of the city's first railway line will enter service by the end of July

Ryanair closes Thessaloniki base: Athens, Chania, Rhodes and Corfu will also be affected by the move, which joins the company's previous conflicts with European airports over fees and operating costs. Ryanair attacked the costs in Greece, but Fraport Greece stung: "This is a commercial decision resulting from the operating model and profitability considerations only"

After Athens: AnimaWings will launch direct flights from Cluj-Napoca to Thessaloniki in June 2026, expanding its regional network across Greece. The Romanian airline has also added Olbia, Sardinia, to its summer roster. “Cluj-Napoca is becoming a strategic hub for AnimaWings, and the expansion of operations here reflects the growing demand for direct flights from Transylvania"

Thessaloniki Airport will be upgraded with an advanced solar park, expected to provide a significant portion of its electricity consumption and reduce carbon emissions by 30%

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

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

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

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