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Eastern Europe

August 28: Greek Airports Face Shutdown as Air Traffic Controllers Strike

Air traffic controllers across Greece will strike on August 28, citing systemic failures, government suppression, and rising risks to flight…

Athens Restores the Kokovikos House in Plaka into Cultural Center

The Ministry of Culture restores the Kokovikos House in Plaka with €1.7 million ESF funding into a cultural center.

SUP Rescues Rise in Greece

SUP is booming in Greece, but SUP rescues are piling up. Lifeguards call for safety rules and even certification classes.

Greece Travel Balance Surplus Hits €2.98 Billion in June 2025

Greece posted a €2.98 billion travel services surplus in June 2025. Fewer tourists came, but higher spending per trip pushed…

Why Greece’s Airports Are So Busy This Year

Greece's 24 HCAA-managed airports saw a 6.5% rise in passengers from January to July. Total national air traffic reached 44.7…

Panagiás tou Chárou in Lipsi Celebrates Virgin Mary on August 23

Lipsi's Panagiás tou Chárou festival, August 23–25, blends faith, a miracle of lilies, music, and feasts in the heart of…

Kastoria’s Lake Turns Green for 8th Eco Festival

The 8th Ecological Agriculture and Handicraft Festival will take place in Kastoria, Greece, from 29–31 August 2025. Featuring organic products,…

Epirus Music Village Brings a Week of Tradition to Pogoni

Epirus comes alive this August with the first Epirus Music Village in Pogoni — a week of workshops, concerts, and…

Athens Empties Out as Half the City Flees for the Islands to Celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Piraeus and other Attica ports saw near-100% ferry occupancy as thousands fled Athens for the islands ahead of the Dormition…

Mycenaean Voudeni Escapes Fire but Suffers Some Damage

Wildfire swept through the Mycenaean site of Voudeni in Achaia, sparing its tombs but destroying shelters, pathways, and facilities. Full…