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Ioannis Karagiorgas

Travel News

Flights in Athens FIR exceed 5,000 on Saturday

This figure surpasses the previous record, exceeding the earlier highest daily total, which was 4,944 scheduled flights in a single day.

Earth News

Inside the 'Typhoon Project' to clean-up Greece's polluted beaches

Volunteers have helped transformed coastal areas across a slew of popular Greek islands.

Europe News

EU prosecutor charges four Greek MPs in subsidy fraud scandal

In total, charges were brought against 22 defendants, while proceedings against seven serving MPs were shelved for lack of sufficient evidence.

Europe News

EU dismantles tax evasion network in Greece

The criminal network is estimated to have inflicted losses amounting to at least 46.9 million euros.

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Europe News

Panic on Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki as debris shatters window

The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki's Macedonia Airport. Meanwhile, the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Culture news

Nymphs and Nereids: Mount Olympus hosts annual polytheism festival

Mount Olympus is a sight to behold each summer as torchlight processions, symbolic ceremonies and theatrical performances bring communities together in a shared celebration of ancient Greek mythology.

Space

Hyperion GR-1 enters orbit: A new step for Greece's space programme

It is the first Greek optical microsatellite developed under the National Microsatellite Programme - launched from Cape Canaveral.

Tech News

Parkout, the app connecting drivers to parking spaces in Athens

It operates in Athens districts without controlled parking, outside the historic centre, and lets drivers signal a freed space so a nearby motorist can claim it.

Food and Drink

South Aegean bids for 2028 World Region of Gastronomy title

Greece’s island cuisine stands out for its quality, nutritional value and, of course, its irresistible flavour.

Earth News

Greece installs floating barriers to protect swimmers from jellyfish

The most critical factor determining the effectiveness of floating barriers is ensuring they are positioned correctly in the water.

Travel News

Greece: Flight delays down in June, says civil aviation authority

The problem of flight delays at Greek airports has now reached the highest echelons of the national government in Athens.

Travel News

Cyprus: Only 23% of tourist accommodation is fully licensed

The report by Cyprus’s Audit Office says 55% of accommodation operates without full legality, while a further 22% only hold a temporary licence.

Travel News

Aegean resumes direct flights between Paphos and Athens

At 6:31 am local time, the first Aegean flight arrived in Athens, landing at the Greek capital’s airport in the early hours of Friday morning.

Earth News

Greece using satellites and AI to detect wildfires earlier than ever

Four nanosatellites are now fully operational, sending instant alerts to firefighters.

Travel News

Cyprus tourism revenue fell more than 35% in April due to war

Despite an initially expected downturn, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said tourism in Cyprus had returned to a "stable course", adding that improving performance in recent months showed government measures had "a positive impact".

Space

Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years

The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research teams, institutions and universities.

Europe News

Greek Supreme Court rejects Laura Kövesi appeal over EU prosecutors' terms

Greece's top court ruled the EPPO lacked legal standing to challenge a domestic decision to limit prosecutors' terms to two years instead of five.

Travel News

Greece tourism revenue and arrivals surge in early 2026

Greek tourism gathered significant momentum in the first four months of 2026, with travel revenues and arrivals far outstripping the same period of 2025.

Business

Greek app compares supermarket prices across Europe

Through its website and app, PosoKanei allows consumers in Greece to see where products are cheapest in real time, compare prices across European countries and track price changes over time.

Earth News

Greek fisherman are losing €8,500 a year to invasive pufferfish

Fishermen are calling for an immediate subsidy scheme to cull toxic pufferfish, while scientists look for ways to neutralise their lethal toxin.

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