Air Force identifies pilots killed in Tanagra jet crash
Greece’s Air Force has identified the two pilots who died when their F-4E Phantom II fighter jet crashed during an air show in Tanagra, north of Athens, on Saturday.
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September 5, 2026 90th Thessaloniki International Fair opens with Japan as honored country
The 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) opened Saturday with more than 1,000 exhibitors from 25 countries, with Japan serving as the honored country and a program of events marking 100 years since the fair was first held in 1926.
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ENVIRONMENT
September 4, 2026 Traffic Commander: An Impressive Software Without Human Presence On The Streets
Written by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis Once again, a digital system with an impressive name is being presented as a “new era” in traffic management: Traffic Commander, together with the operational team “K.O.M.V.O.S.” Its official launch took place on September 1st on the streets of Athens. The system, the cameras and the technology are integrated, but […]
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August 30, 2026 Aviation history takes flight in Tanagra
Athens Flying Week returns to Tanagra on September 5 and 6 for its 14th edition, bringing aircraft spanning eras of aviation history and several first-time appearances in Greece.
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August 26, 2026 The anatomy of an Ikarian panigyri
Ikarian panigyria – or panaÿria, as they are known locally – are a centuries-old institution, closely associated with religious feast days dedicated to Christ, the Virgin Mary or the saints. They are held on the feast days of parish churches and chapels built in their honor. Once the church service and religious rituals have concluded, […]
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August 25, 2026 Ithaca claims Odysseus label
The mayor of Ithaca has rejected a proposal to market the Ionian Islands as “the Islands of Odysseus,” saying the designation cannot be accepted by the municipality because it concerns Ithaca’s history, identity and international brand.
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August 23, 2026 Greece moves Patriot battery to Crete amid Iran tensions
Greece is moving a Patriot air defense battery from the island of Karpathos to Crete to strengthen defenses around the strategically important Souda Bay area, according to sources cited by Kathimerini.
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August 22, 2026 Greece in the grip of a heatwave
Greece has entered the grip of a heatwave, with temperatures locally expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
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August 12, 2026 Igoumenitsa becomes hub on Spanish pot route
Greek authorities are investigating why Igoumenitsa has emerged as an entry point for large shipments of Spanish hydroponic cannabis, known as skunk. On July 28, a trained coast guard dog found 92.5 kilograms hidden in sealed packages inside boxes marked “fragile” on a truck arriving from Italy. The network’s expected profit exceeded €2 million. Since […]
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August 9, 2026 Discover 4 of the North Aegean’s most charming villages
Pyrgi, Chios Pyrgi, one of southern Chios’ famed mastic villages, feels like an open-air gallery. As you stroll through the narrow streets of this beautifully preserved medieval settlement, you’ll notice that nearly every façade is decorated with the village’s famous xysta, intricate black-and-white geometric designs found nowhere else in Greece.
