A communications failure shut down Greece’s skies on one of the busiest travel days of the year, exposing long-standing weaknesses in air traffic control, overwhelming airlines and airports, and leaving thousands of travelers scrambling for answers

Flights to and from Greece were temporarily halted, while only aircraft already airborne were being handled under contingency procedures.

Athens is closely monitoring the situation following the US intervention in Venezuela, with crisis response mechanisms ready to be activated if members of the Greek community request evacuation assistance

New operating hours take effect as testing continues on the Kalamaria extension, with ticket top-ups available at automated machines

Aviation accidents claimed 418 lives worldwide last year, yet air travel remains statistically safer than ever compared to previous decades

From managing anger to mindful smartphone use, simple daily practices can enhance mood, reduce stress, and improve overall mental well-being for the new year

Following global incidents, Greece enforces strict safety measures in entertainment venues, including fire-resistant construction, emergency exits, and regular inspections with significant fines for violations

Over the past 25 years, celebrations welcoming the New Year have been marred by attacks, stampedes, and fires, leaving dozens dead and many more injured across multiple countries

Hospitals across Greece are under heavy pressure as flu cases rise sharply during the holiday period, prompting urgent calls for vaccination, early treatment, and stricter preventive measures

Amid Iran’s largest protests in three years over economic hardship, Trump vows U.S. intervention should security forces use lethal force against demonstrators

A third-floor apartment blaze in downtown Athens prompted the rescue of three people, one seriously injured, as firefighters battled the flames with multiple units on site

A teenage boy was hospitalized in northwestern Greece after drug use allegedly encouraged by his father, prompting police to arrest the 36-year-old on charges of endangering a minor and violating narcotics laws

After the holiday pause, Greek farmers return to roadblocks, with nationwide meetings planned to discuss fuel prices, compensation, and livestock losses from recent outbreaks

Fresh volcanic activity began on January 1, with lava flowing from a high-altitude fissure and moving safely through a natural basin, creating dramatic scenes but posing no threat to nearby communities so far

A young boy in northern Greece lost a finger and faces possible vision loss after a firework exploded during New Year celebrations, prompting an ongoing police investigation

A 52-year-old man was arrested in the Athens area after testing at seven times the legal alcohol limit, following a dangerous late-night drive that damaged multiple vehicles before police stopped him

Strong winds in the central Aegean have led to a sailing ban from major ports near Athens on Saturday, disrupting ferry services to popular island destinations, with normal operations expected to resume on Sunday

One-fifth will not face fines, however, as owners registered the vehicles as inactive

In one case a 73-year-old woman from Kozani is shown receiving 1.5 million euros in subsidies despite her tax code number having been blocked due to a previous irregularity

Owners who lease properties previously closed or converted from short-term leases to long-term leases by December 31, 2026, will be fully exempt from taxes on the income they earn, and for three years