Greek air traffic controllers warn that a separate investigation into the FIR collapse has exposed serious management shortcomings.

The chronicle of a foretold blackout in Athens FIR highlights ignored warnings by employees about outdated systems, severe staff shortages, and key positions being filled “by people who obtained them through connections”—along with written reports and the mystery of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

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.

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

Experts will examine the proper functioning of the VAR/VCS remote control system and whether the Ymittos transmitter was continuously activated last Sunday, as reported by staff who conducted an on-site inspection

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

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.

A prolonged communication failure in Greek airspace halted flights for hours, prompting investigations into technical faults, possible interference, and the resilience of ageing aviation systems

What really happens in the skies when the fate of aircraft depends on those on the ground? Air traffic controller Olga Toki speaks to To Vima about a hidden, adrenaline-charged world

From radar failures to flight caps and delays, air traffic controllers at Athens International airport outline the challenges as summer traffic concludes and reforms remain unsettled

assenger numbers at Athens International Airport rose 6.8% in the first eight months of 2025, while tourists from ten key countries accounted for nearly 70% of Greece’s travel revenue last year

Plahotniuc was the leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, which held power from 2016 to 2019 and also participated in the 2009 government. He fled the country in June 2019 after his party lost power and has since been implicated in several criminal investigations

In 2024 alone, Greece welcomed 138,600 Chinese visitors, a 30% rise compared to 2019.

Los Angeles represents a significant market for Athens, with over 100,000 indirect trips annually.

Flights to island destinations including Corfu, Rhodes, Santorini, and Chania are fully booked, with airlines having added extra services to and from Athens to accommodate the surge in demand.

A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in an outdoor area at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos."

Authorities said a pair of women made off with other travelers' luggage on at least eight occasions at the Athens International Airport

International aviation and tourism experts will be in Athens on May 8-9 to discuss challenges and global trends

There was a 19.7% surge in tourism revenues in Greece in Oct. 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, reflecting the country’s successful efforts in extending the travel season.

The current exhibition marks the fourth collaboration between the airport and the Museum of Cycladic Art