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Athens FIR Blackout: Technical Failure, Not Interference, Caused Disruption

A widespread telecommunications system failure, not external interference or malicious action, caused the recent blackout at Athens FIR, according to Michalis Bletsas, Commander...

Greece Establishes Special Committee to Investigate Athens FIR Frequency Incident

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has established a special committee to investigate a technical issue that affected radio frequencies within the...

Violent Knife Fight in Nea Artaki, Evia: Two Injured, Manhunt Underway

A violent incident unfolded in Nea Artaki, Evia, on Wednesday night, involving a group of approximately 15 individuals. The altercation escalated to the...

Violent Brawl with Stabbings in Nea Artaki, Evia – Two Injured, Manhunt Underway

A violent incident unfolded in Nea Artaki, Evia, on Wednesday night, involving a group of approximately 15 individuals. The altercation escalated to stabbings,...

Flight to Samos Returns to Athens Due to Adverse Weather Conditions

An Olympic Air flight to Samos was forced to return to Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) on Thursday morning due to strong winds...

Planned Power Outages Across Attica on Thursday, January 8

Scheduled power outages are affecting various areas of Attica today, Thursday, January 8, including Athens, Alimos, Chalandri, and Ano Liosia. These interruptions are...

Corruption Suspicions Emerge After Athens FIR Blackout Grounds Flights Across Greece

A technical problem at the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) central radio communication systems led to hours of flight paralysis across Greece, stranding...

Athens to Welcome New Luxury Hotels in 2026, Boosting Tourism Sector

Athens is set to welcome a series of new luxury hotels in 2026, with major international brands like Hilton and Radisson expanding their...

Epiphany Celebrations Held with Splendor Across Greece

Epiphany, a major religious holiday, was celebrated with grandeur across Greece yesterday, January 6, 2026. Water consecration ceremonies, attended by political and state...

Kimberly Guilfoyle: The New US Ambassador Stealing the Show in Athens

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the new US Ambassador to Greece, has rapidly become a central figure in Athenian social and diplomatic circles. Described by the...

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