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Athens airport delays spiral into hour-long waits as travellers face growing chaos

Eurocontrol figures show Greece among Europe's worst for flight delays, up 63% on last year, as air traffic control recently handled a record 5,082 flights on 18 July and swore in 45 new controllers

Heatwave: Outdoor work banned from 13:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday in Attica and three regions

Exemptions apply to activities linked to critical social infrastructure in the health, transport and public utility sectors

Emergency heatwave warning as thermometer set to hit 43C in three regions

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an orange warning for extreme heat set to grip parts of Greece tomorrow, Wednesday 22 July, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 43 degrees Celsius in some areas

Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority: 45 new air traffic controllers sworn in

At the same time, one Airport Flight Information Officer (TE category) was sworn in and will take up duties at Kastellorizo Airport, along with four drivers to strengthen the airports of Chios, Naxos, Kythira and Sitia

Acropolis knife attack an ‘isolated incident’, says Greek tourism organisation; injured tourists to be discharged today

"The safety of visitors to our country is an absolute priority," emphasized Andreas Fiorentinos, Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization.

Thessaloniki pensioner defrauded of gold sovereigns and jewellery by fake HEDNO employee

The woman reported that a total of 23 gold British pounds, two gold watches, pendants, rings, and other gold jewelry were taken from her as part of the scam

Athens steps up electric scooter checks as new law targets under-17 riders and tightens penalties

New legislation bans under-17s from electric scooters, introduces mandatory insurance and creates a digital registry while riders caught without helmets face fines

Traffic Commander: Drones, patrol cars and artificial intelligence – How Athens’ new traffic management system will operate

What the new traffic management system brings – According to the Minister of Citizen Protection, once fully deployed from September, it could improve traffic flow by 25%-30%

Extreme risk of wildfires tomorrow in Attica and four other regions of Greece

Risk assessment committee convenes – Which areas are on red alert

Harokopio University and British Council Greece Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The agreement marks the official launch of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Harokopio University's international presence through a five-year collaboration

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