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Government details support package for farmers, prepares plan B with tougher stance
A new meeting is being held today on operational planning, following yesterday’s meeting under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the measures being rolled out for farmers and livestock breeders
Scenarios behind the blackout that shut down Greek Airspace: What the Civil Aviation Authority, Transport Ministry, and air traffic controllers say
The Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) attributes the chaos and unprecedented paralysis of air transport to a communications malfunction, while air traffic controllers point to outdated equipment
Giorgos Papadakis dies at 74 after suffering a heart attack
The veteran Greek journalist was rushed to Laiko Hospital, where doctors attempted resuscitation
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority on Athens FIR: Massive interference on nearly all frequencies, an unprecedented incident
In a statement, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) refers to massive interference that earlier caused chaos in the Athens FIR
New escalation: Farmers in Malgara decide on a 48-hour blockade of national highways, service roads and customs checkpoints
The nationwide coordination meeting with representatives from 62 roadblocks concluded with a unanimous decision to remain at the blockades. The plan calls for a full shutdown on Thursday and Friday
Chaos in Greek airspace as Athens FIR restores systems – Delays to continue for hours – What passengers need to know
Some landings and take-offs are beginning to take place
Chaos at Athens International Airport, planes grounded and thousands of passengers affected
A problem with radio communications in the Athens FIR has grounded flights across Greece, with passengers waiting in departure halls and delays spreading throughout the network
No flights in or out of Greece after technical failure shuts down airspace – Greek FIR emptied
Greek airspace closed – Only flights already in the air are being handled, landing “manually” – The Greek FIR has “emptied,” as shown on flight maps – What the Civil Aviation Authority says in its statement
