The Alexandroupoli-Pythio rail upgrade is a strategically significant investment for European connectivity, energy security and EU autonomy, according to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas....

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Athens International Airport surpasses 12 million passengers in the first five months of 2026, with both passenger traffic and flight activity recording steady growth compared to the same period in 2025....

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Greece's international air arrivals fell 1.9% in April, with declines recorded in Rhodes, Kos and Mykonos, though Jan-April arrivals remained up 6.6%....

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Travel demand between Greece and Portugal reached a record high in 2025, with passenger traffic rising 18% as Athens eyes stronger connectivity through Lisbon....

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TAP Air Portugal returns to Athens on July 1 after a 14-year absence, launching year-round direct flights to Lisbon and expanding connectivity to the Americas, Africa and beyond....

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Greeks are opting for island escapes and European city breaks for the Holy Spirit long weekend, with strong travel demand recorded ahead of the summer season....

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American Airlines has launched the first-ever direct flights between Athens and Dallas-Fort Worth, expanding US connectivity as demand from the American market continues to grow....

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Athens International Airport was named Europe’s best for route development at the Routes Europe 2026 awards after recording strong passenger growth and expanded airline connectivity....

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Athens welcomed more visitors and higher spending in 2025, though new tourism surveys highlight persistent infrastructure challenges....

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Fraport Greece says Ryanair’s Thessaloniki base closure is unrelated to airport charges and tied solely to commercial strategy....

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Ryanair will shut its Thessaloniki base for Winter 2026, cutting 700,000 seats and suspending 12 routes across Greece amid a dispute over airport charges....

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Major infrastructure projects across Greece are boosting connectivity and creating new investment opportunities, Infrastructure Minister Christos Dimas said....

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Greece will allocate 2.36 billion euros to infrastructure projects in 2026, focusing on connectivity, major works and digital transformation....

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Juneyao upgrades Athens–Shanghai route to daily flights from summer 2026, reflecting strong growth and rising demand between Greece and China....

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EL AL resumes flights to Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes as it rebuilds operations, with services set to expand to 40 destinations....

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Skytrax names the world’s top airports for 2026, with Singapore Changi leading global rankings and multiple hubs earning key distinctions....

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SKY express will deliver the Holy Light from Athens to seven destinations across Greece on Holy Saturday, supporting a long-standing Easter tradition....

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Greece advances rollout of EU Entry/Exit System, introducing biometric border checks for non-EU travellers amid ongoing testing and longer processing times....

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Air connectivity between Athens and the Middle East is recovering as routes resume, though demand remains slightly lower....

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The EU’s new Entry/Exit System launches on March 30, changing border checks for non-EU travelers and requiring extra time at airports....

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