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Attica beaches packed as those staying in Athens seek a refreshing escape over the Holy Spirit long weekend
The Holy Spirit long weekend is ideal for short or longer getaways, with high temperatures for the season and sunny weather prompting many people to seek a refreshing break outside Attica. The result was increased traffic on major roads and at ports, as many Athenians left the capital for the three-day holiday. But there were […]
Fare evasion fines on Athens public transport rise to 100€ from May 30
As of Saturday, May 30, 2026, passengers caught travelling without a valid ticket on the Metro, buses and trolleybuses will face a significantly higher fine. The new fine has been set at 100€, up from the previous amount of around 72€, under Law 5290/2026 and the Government Gazette published on May 28. The increase amounts […]
Tourism: International air arrivals fell in April for the first time since the pandemic
For the first time since the pandemic period – specifically since March 2021 – this April recorded a decline in international air arrivals, reflecting the impact of the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and the disruption it has caused to air travel and transport. The drop in April also confirms the volatility that hoteliers […]
Police officer arrested in Athens with weapons, ammunition and cash
A police officer was arrested Thursday evening after officers found weapons, ammunition and thousands of euros in cash during a roadside check in southern Athens. The officer, who serves in the courts transfers directorate, was stopped Thursday evening by a motorcycle patrol on Vouliagmenis Avenue while riding a motorcycle without license plates. During the search, […]
Copper theft ring dismantled in Karditsa and Larissa – Profits exceeded €890,000
A major criminal ring stealing copper from transformers in rural areas of Karditsa and Larissa has been dismantled by officers of the Thessaly Regional Police Directorate, with the assistance of the Northern Greece Organized Crime Sub-Directorate. During a presentation held today in Larissa, authorities revealed that the ring had been active from 2024 until just […]
Travel disruption at Evzoni customs as new biometric checks cause kilometre-long queues
Long queues have been forming since early this morning at the Waiting times for cars are reaching around two hours, while delays for tourist buses and coaches exceed even five hours Long queues have been forming since early this morning at the Evzoni border crossing, with thousands of travellers facing lengthy delays due to the […]
UNESCO lists 6 Minoan sites
Greece celebrated the UNESCO World Heritage listing of six Minoan palace centers on Crete at a ceremony on Friday at the ancient archaeological site of Zominthos, on the slopes of Mount Psiloritis. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni addressed officials, UNESCO representatives, local authorities, and scientists at the event. “Today’s celebration is not only about marking a […]
“Operation Harvest” by the Greek FBI: Damage from OPEKEPE fraud networks exceeds €17 million
How criminal organizations siphoned off agricultural subsidies – More than 1,100 defendants Under the codename “Operation Harvest”, the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime – known as the “Greek FBI” – has exposed and struck at the long-standing activity of organized crime in the field of OPEKEPE subsidies. More specifically, a journalistic analysis of Hellenic Police […]
The weather of the Holy Spirit weekend: in the Ionian and northern Aegean the hottest seas, at 21 to 23 degrees the water temperature
In most sea areas the temperature is around 21 to 22 degrees, quite normal for the season
