The chronicle of a foretold blackout in Athens FIR highlights ignored warnings by employees about outdated systems, severe staff shortages, and key positions being filled “by people who obtained them through connections”—along with written reports and the mystery of why the backup system failed
Surveillance footage and witness accounts suggest the 16-year-old, who vanished after leaving Patras, was last seen moving through an Athens neighborhood, as investigators piece together her final known steps.
Greek air traffic controllers say a new investigation into the Athens flight information region blackout reveals serious management failures, outdated equipment, and safety risks ahead of the busy summer travel season.
According to the findings of the report, no outside interference or factors, such as cyberattacks, caused the failure, but rather, a 'desynchronization in a number of heterogeneous devices/interfaces'
Registration has officially begun for the 14th Athens Half Marathon, with increased race slots, new routes through the city center, and a strong international appeal ahead of the March 8 event
Taxi drivers in Greece’s capital have announced a 48-hour strike starting Tuesday, citing tax issues, electric vehicle mandates, and what they describe as unfair competition, with further rolling walkouts possible.
An armed attack at a grill restaurant in Agios Dimitrios leaves two men hospitalized; authorities report the victims are known to law enforcement from previous incidents.
Greek police arrested three motorcyclists after a chase on a major Athens road, following reports of high-speed stunts organized through social media that posed serious risks to public safety
The municipality’s Street Work teams will operate around the clock across the city, distributing hot drinks, food, clothing and blankets.
During baggage inspections, officers discovered a total of 72.7 kilograms of raw hydroponic cannabis, carefully concealed in nylon-wrapped packages inside the suspects’ suitcases.
The classic 1967 comedy is shown at the Hellenic American Union as part of a tribute marking 15 years since the passing of acclaimed theatre director, actor and teacher Andreas Voutsinas
Three stations will close early nightly until February 21, with temporary bus services and tram schedule enhancements to ensure commuter access
Greek aviation authorities confirm that recent communications blackout in Athens FIR posed no flight safety risk, with preliminary analysis pointing to equipment interference rather than cyberattack
Reports in the local media on Thursday cited annoyance by Turkish foreign ministry 'sources', as Ankara continues to claim 'jurisdiction in maritime zones between clusters of Greek islands
Greek cybersecurity authorities say the air traffic disruption was caused by a technical failure in radio transmitters, not sabotage or interference, stressing that flight safety was never compromised
Greek authorities say the FIR Athens blackout was caused by a large-scale telecommunications failure, possibly linked to human error, stressing that flight safety was never compromised as investigations continue into how the outage occurred.
With no alternative sites and stalled recycling projects, authorities approve yet another costly expansion of the Fyli landfill, highlighting years of delays in managing the capital’s waste
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said the pool is returning “safe, fully functional, and accessible to everyone,” noting that coordinated efforts and systematic work have restored public access to a key sports facility.
Following widespread flight disruptions caused by a communications blackout over Athens airspace, AEGEAN rebooked passengers free of charge, provided hotel accommodation and transport, and issued refunds in line with EU passenger rights rules.
Major road closures and tram route changes will take effect on January 6 due to Epiphany celebrations, including the traditional Blessing of the Holy Cross in Piraeus