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Greek air traffic controllers pushed to limit by tourism boom

A surge in flights, staff shortages and ageing infrastructure are increasing pressure on controllers as Greece races to modernise its aviation network.

World

'No place like Halkidiki': Travellers give their vote of confidence

There is "nowhere like Halkidiki" say locals and more than a million foreign tourists each year, yet geopolitical shifts in the past five years have changed who visits the area – an on-the-ground report by Euronews.

Europe News

41-year-old French tourist dies while hiking in Crete

The French couple went on what proved to be a fatal hike in harsh weather conditions despite notices warning of the danger.

Europe News

Greece moves Patriot system to Crete over Iran threats to US bases

The Financial Times reported last week, quoting Iranian sources, that Iran would fire missiles at US targets in Europe if President Donald Trump steps up military pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Europe News

Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for heat risks

Awareness about wearing a hat has grown as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and forest fires.

Travel News

Greece tourist numbers have risen, but they're spending less

The picture for the first half of 2026 is positive, with Greece drawing more tourists and higher travel income. But average spending per trip fell 0.6% in the half-year and 6.2% in June.

Health news

West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert

Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations.

Travel News

Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations revealed

New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident.

Europe News

EU-backed electricity link to Cyprus stalls amid regional tensions

The nearly €2 billion Great Sea Interconnector subsea cable would connect Cyprus to the EU's electricity system and end Nicosia's energy isolation. However, Turkey's maritime ambitions and financing issues have been stalling the project, which was meant to become operational in 2024.

Europe News

Three killed after helicopter crashes on Greek island of Sifnos

Video footage circulating on social media appears to show the site of the crash, with flames and plumes of dark smoke visible on a hillside.

Travel News

Greece’s tourism boom set to continue into 2027

Greece’s tourism boom looks set to extend beyond the summer peak season, with European travellers attracted to the country for the variety of experiences on offer, the friendliness of locals and safety.

Culture news

Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century

It was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and now serves as the ceremonial departure point for the Olympic Flame, including ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Europe News

Wildfires devastate Europe as thousands forced to flee homes

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations.

Europe News

Protests in Greece at arrival of Israeli cruise ship 'Crown Iris'

"They are common criminals and, yes, we don’t want them in our country. We don’t want them,” one protester said.

Culture news

Assumption Day: Greece marks its summer 'Easter' this weekend

The 15th of August is one of the most important religious festivals in the Orthodox church and a day when traditions revive and endure across Greece.

Travel News

Greece will open 126 ancient sites for free under the August full moon

Sites will be open until around midnight, and several will have live concerts, choirs or guided tours built into the programme.

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