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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
Additional AEGEAN flight cancellations to and from Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia
The airline announced new route cancellations to Middle Eastern destinations due to the situation in the region
What would happen if drones flew over Greek airports? The state apparatus is “training” for hybrid threats and illegal flights
Under the coordination of the General Secretariat for National Security, military personnel, scientists, elected officials, civil servants, private-sector representatives, and citizens are being trained and “networked” to respond to geopolitical crises
“Digital noise” from outdated technology caused chaos in the Athens FIR – What the committee’s findings say
According to the report, the existing Voice Communications system of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and the critical telecommunications infrastructure supporting it are based on outdated technology that is no longer supported by the manufacturer – Criticism over cooperation between the HCAA and OTE
Flight bound for Samos returns to Athens due to strong winds
The decision to return to “Eleftherios Venizelos” was taken for safety reasons, as strong winds and reduced visibility made landing on the island impossible
