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Athens airport passenger traffic rises 4.5% in first half of 2026
In June alone, 3.51 million passengers were transported, an increase of 1.7% compared to the same month in 2025
Migration: 20% increase in returns, 27% decrease in arrivals
Government measures are beginning to be reflected in the numbers – The facility in Agia Chania is now operational, while the one in Heraklion is expected to be ready within July – Final stage of consultations for return hubs in Africa
Why Greece ranked among Europe’s worst for flight delays, according to air traffic controllers
Today’s broad-based meeting with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), the Hellenic Air Navigation Services (HANS), air traffic controllers, the management “Eleftherios Venizelos” Airport management, and airlines—Solutions are being sought for capacity and air traffic management; what do Eurocontrol’s data show?
Major wildfire breaks out in Oinoi, Mandra Municipality: 112 Emergency Alert issued as 144 firefighters & 12 aircraft battle blaze
The fire broke out in farmland and woodland at the Sfaka area – "Remain on standby," the emergency alert sent to residents' mobile phones states
Oreokastro wildfire leaves no active front after overnight battle – Businesses destroyed, four firefighters taken to hospital
Firefighting operations continue at two factories, one producing textiles and the other a recycling plant – Toxic smoke cloud reaches Thessaloniki – 160 firefighters, aerial assets and the Army's "Deucalion" unit remain at the scene
What would happen in Greece if every satellite suddenly went offline? The hidden technology that keeps everyday life running
Telecommunications, transport, weather forecasting and countless other services now depend on satellite systems. Dr Stavros Kolios, Assistant Professor of Satellite Remote Sensing at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, explains to protothema.gr how this invisible technology underpins modern life
