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Prosecution investigation into the Athens FIR blackout that caused chaos at airports

The head of the Athens Prosecutor's Office, Aristides Koreas, ordered an urgent preliminary investigation to be carried out by the Electronic Crime Department

Chaos at Athens International Airport, planes grounded and thousands of passengers affected

A problem with radio communications in the Athens FIR has grounded flights across Greece, with passengers waiting in departure halls and delays spreading throughout the network

No flights in or out of Greece after technical failure shuts down airspace – Greek FIR emptied

Greek airspace closed – Only flights already in the air are being handled, landing “manually” – The Greek FIR has “emptied,” as shown on flight maps – What the Civil Aviation Authority says in its statement

Global aviation: Fatalities in accidents increased, but the relative risk is decreasing

The number of victims rose compared to 2024, but the long-term risk of flying continues to decline

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