Athens FIR Shutdown Grounds Flights Across Greece
A critical technical failure in air traffic control disrupts national and international aviation, leaving passengers stranded
A critical technical failure in air traffic control disrupts national and international aviation, leaving passengers stranded
After a banner year, Greece’s tourism success faces structural limits, political choices and a decisive year ahead.
The arrival of the first U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo in Alexandroupolis strengthens Balkan energy security and elevates Greece’s strategic role as a regional transit hub.
In a sharp political counterattack, Plevris and Georgiadis demand respect for national sovereignty and critique “ideologically biased” international bodies, emphasizing Greek security, law and order, and citizens’ interests over traditional left‑leaning narratives.
The sudden acceleration of procedures for the sub-concession of key sections of the Port of Elefsina is not just another infrastructure initiative. It signals a strategic realignment of Greece’s geopolitical orientation, a recalibration of the U.S.–China balance in the Aegean, and a bold political gamble by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Elefsina project reveals a new doctrine in which Athens is no longer merely reacting to global developments — it is actively shaping them.
Athens is evolving into a year-round destination, with strong investments in boutique hotels, renovations, and service apartments, while challenges such as overtourism and infrastructure gaps remain critical for sustainable growth.