
Passenger traffic in Greek airports 5.2 pct up in H1 2025
A 5.2% increase in passenger traffic was recorded across all airports in the country in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024
A 5.2% increase in passenger traffic was recorded across all airports in the country in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024
From Monday, June 7, to Thursday, June 10, temperatures in some areas will climb above 40°C. Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be the most challenging days, with temperatures potentially reaching 42–43°C.
From Chios to Wall Street, and from CO2 shipping to LNG flagships, Greek shipowners continue to shape the future of global shipping, proving Greece is not just a maritime nation but a leading force on the world’s seas.
There is a very high risk of fire (Category 4) in the regions of Attica and Crete on Saturday
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), strong northerly winds—reaching up to 9 Beaufort locally—are expected across the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, and the eastern Aegean. The Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has marked at least 10 regions, including Attica, in the “red zone” for extreme fire risk.
The fire service reported a total of 40 wildfires on Friday. Of the 40 fires, 33 were swiftly extinguished in their initial stages, while firefighters continued to battle the remaining seven blazes as of Friday evening.