The Latest Breaking News from Athens

Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.

Athens Airport is facing delays after air traffic controllers limited the number of flights they handle.

Greece’s digital tax revolution aims to shake off its legacy of crisis.

Mitsotakis also said Athens supports coordinated EU and US efforts to end the war in Ukraine but that Kyiv cannot be frozen out of talks.

A 5.2 magnitude quake struck near Evia, Greece, early on 10 September 2025. No tsunami warning has been issued.

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The earthquake sent tremors across a wide area as far as Athens

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COMMENT: Several of the draconian schemes that a Reform UK government would implement in Britain have already been tried by Athens – and failed, says Thimios Tzallas

Ryanair has called for an urgent reform of Europe's air traffic control (ATC) system due to widespread flight delays. The airline claims over 900,000 Ryanair passengers on more than 5,000 flights have been unfairly delayed in 2025 due to Greek ATC mismanagement and staff shortages. A recent equipment failure at…