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Chengdu Opens a Faster Door to Europe

Arthur Butler

A new direct route by Air China links Chengdu and Brussels, cutting travel time and boosting tourism, trade, and cultural exchange.

2 weeks ago

Lufthansa Group Freezes Middle East Routes Deep into Autumn

Iorgos Pappas

Lufthansa Group extends Middle East flight suspensions until October 2026 due to geopolitical instability.

3 weeks ago

United Airlines Targets the Worst Passenger Habit on Earth

Iorgos Pappas

United Airlines may refuse transport to passengers who play audio without headphones, a rule many travelers will quietly support.

1 month ago

Lufthansa Strike Disrupts Flights and Passengers May Claim up to 600 Euros Compensation

Iorgos Pappas

Lufthansa pilots strike for 48 hours may cancel flights across Germany. Passengers could claim up to 600 euros compensation under EU261 rules.

1 month ago

Flight Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Aviation

Arthur Butler

Air ticket prices surge as oil costs jump and Middle East tensions disrupt routes, raising concerns for tourism demand and global air travel.

1 month ago

More Than 23000 Flights Cancelled Across Middle East Routes

Kostas Raptis

Flight tracking data shows thousands of cancellations across the Middle East after airspace closures, affecting millions of passenger seats

1 month ago

Lufthansa Joins the “Calm Market” With More Middle East Flight Suspensions

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Lufthansa Group extends flight suspensions to several Middle East destinations, including Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Tehran, amid ongoing regional airspace instability.

1 month ago

Tourism Remains “Calm” as Aegean Cancels More Middle East Flights

Iorgos Pappas

Aegean Airlines extends flight cancellations to Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Middle East tensions that continue to disrupt regional aviation.

1 month ago

Middle East Airspace Shutdown Leaves Travelers Stranded

Mihaela Lica Butler

Airspace closures linked to the Middle East conflict have stranded thousands of travelers. Here is what EU passenger rights still guarantee.

1 month ago

Crete–Cyprus Direct Flights Launch, Strengthening Ties Between the Two Islands

Kostas Raptis

The launch of direct Cyprus Airways flights between Larnaca and Heraklion marks a strategic step in strengthening tourism and cooperation between Crete and Cyprus.

3 months ago

airBaltic Adds Athens to Its Summer 2026 Map as Baltic–Greece Links Grow

Kostas Raptis

airBaltic strengthens Baltic–Greece connectivity for summer 2026, adding a new Tallinn–Athens route alongside wider European expansion.

3 months ago

EasyJet and Jet2 Add New UK–Greece Routes for 2026

Kostas Raptis

EasyJet and Jet2 boost UK–Greece connectivity for 2026 with new routes, more seats, and expanded access to key destinations.

3 months ago

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14th Pediada Cycling Tour Returns on May 3

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The 14th Pediada Cycling Tour returns on May 3, 2026. A 15km journey through the traditional villages of Apostoli, Thrapsano, and more.

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A new health directive in Greece suggests removing toxic oleander plants from schools, sparking a debate between safety officials and environmental experts.

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New High-Tech Pedestrian Crossings to Shield Schools in Rethymno

2026-04-15 By Kostas Raptis

Rethymno begins installing smart pedestrian crossings with LED technology to protect students and improve road safety for residents and visitors.

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Vandalism Marred Resurrection Celebrations in Heraklion

2026-04-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Holy Saturday celebrations in Heraklion, Crete, led to widespread damage, with Molotovs and IEDs found in Nea Alikarnassos and other districts.

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Paleochora Coastal Crisis: Mayor Demands Urgent Sea Defenses

2026-04-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Following Storm Erminio, the Municipality of Kantanos-Selino calls for immediate coastal armoring in Paleochora to protect homes from sea incursions.

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