Greece News
Greek airspace closed by general strike
Greek airspace has been closed as air traffic controllers join a 24-hour general strike sweeping the country. The strike is the third such action in Greece in the last three months, as private and public sector workers take to the streets to protest against austerity measures implemented by the government.
Flights grounded as Greek workers strike
Domestic and international air traffic over Greece has been grounded, as workers launch a third general strike in protest at austerity measures imposed by the EU. The strike has also shut down all public services and schools, left ferries tied up at port and suspended all news broadcasts for the day.
Greek airspace closed as general strike sweeps nation
Skies over Greece will remain empty for the next 24 hours, as a general strike sweeps the country in protest against austerity measures imposed by the European Union. The move follows a week of disruption, with aviation in France and Germany also hit.
Porto Zante taps into luxury market
Greece’s tourism industry has seen a boost following the successful hosting of the Olympic Games in 2004. And since the re-establishment of a Ministry of Tourism, a new vision of Greece as a year-round, diverse and unique destination is emerging.