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Greek fighter jets intercepted a Turkish military aircraft on Friday after it carried out multiple violations of flight rules within the Athens FIR, according to Greece’s defence authorities. The incident, which took place on April 10, 2026, comes amid renewed Turkish aviation activity in the Aegean Sea, an area long marked by tensions between Greece and Turkey. Six violations recorded According to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA), a Turkish ATR-72 maritime patrol aircraft was responsible for six violations of flight rules in the southeastern Aegean. Greek air defence systems detected the aircraft early, after which it was identified and intercepted by Hellenic Air Force fighter jets. The Turkish aircraft was subsequently escorted out of the area in accordan...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Athens Joins Heraklion, Santorini and Many More as SKY express Continues its Tradition of Transporting the Holy Light Across Greece for Easter 2026 Published on April 11, 2026 As the Easter 2026 season is approaching, SKY express, which received the title of “Airline of the Year 2025,” as per the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), continues its tradition of carrying the Holy Light throughout Greece. This religious and cultural festival is highly influential in stimulating tourism throughout the country. With locals and foreigners visiting Greece in order to enjoy their unique traditions, this festival is considered one of the main contributors to the growth in tourism during the Easter season. SKY express will be assisting ...

Well, it looks like Emily may not be returning to Paris after all. The lead star of the famed Netflix production, Emily in Paris, is moving to its sixth instalment, and amid all the excitement for Lily Collins character’s love life, it appears that she may be heading to not one but two new locations for the upcoming season. As per a report from Variety, the filming will take place in Greece and Monaco for the next part of the story. Emily in Paris Season 6 moves to another global location As Emily in Paris gears up for a sixth season with production set to begin this May, a new report seems to have the details regarding the filming locations for the show. According to the latest update, the fashionable social media enthusiast will be heading to where her former beau, Gabriel, is, in Greece...

Turkish singer Isin Karaca poses in a black dress against a vibrant yellow backdrop, Feb. 6, 2026. (Photo via Instagram/@isinkaraca) April 11, 2026 10:33 AM GMT+03:00 Turkish singer Isin Karaca was denied entry into Greece after arriving in Athens with her family, according to her social media statements.Although her spouse and daughter passed through passport control without issue, Karaca was stopped by border authorities and later informed that her entry had been rejected.Following several hours of waiting in the airport’s transit area, officials notified her that she would be deported.Sharing her experience online, the singer showed documents given to her and described the situation in her own words:"Do you see these papers in my hand? My entry into Athens has been denied. M...

“Thanasis, why are the mountains black?” asks Christopher King, speaking to Pontic lyra virtuoso Thanasis Stilidis. The two men exchange a long, almost conspiratorial glance before Stilidis replies: “The mountains are always black before dawn. Because dawn is near. That’s why the mountains are black. Because after sorrow comes joy. After death comes resurrection.” This poetic, philosophical question recurs in various forms across the six episodes of the eponymous series – a Cosmote TV co-production – as the American collector and researcher journeys through the Greek landscape – from Macedonia to Crete, and from the Peloponnese to his beloved Epirus. In the episode we watched, he introduces himself as an “ethnomusicologist” and a “taster of tsipouro.” “The idea came from our team at White ...

France is trying to increase pressure on Greece to supply Mirage 2000-5 aircraft to Ukraine. In particular, Paris is considering supplying Athens with Rafale fighter jets at a reduced price. This was reported by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini. The issue of transferring Mirage 2000-5 aircraft to Ukraine has been discussed again following the intensification of defence dialogue between France and Greece, which, according to media reports, are set to renew their 2021 bilateral defence agreement in the coming weeks. While Paris is seeking greater military support for Kyiv and is positioning itself as a key supplier of equipment and intelligence, Athens is in no hurry to hand over the fighter jets. "Greece has already contributed air defense materials, including Crotale missiles and o...

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Greece Drives Tourism Economy with New Strategic Destination Management and Promotion Organizations Enhancing their Competitiveness and Sustainability in Global Tourism Published on April 10, 2026 The tourism sector continues to remain one of the key building blocks of the economy in Greece, where tourists flock in large numbers due to its cultural history, natural beauty, and historic sites. The best way to ensure that Greece can be competitive in the tourism industry is through proper planning and destination management. One of the major bodies involved in ensuring efficient tourism management in Greece is the DMMO. The Importance of Current Status Imprint Studies One of the first steps in improving tourism management is con...

Emily in Paris season 6 locations have been revealed. Emily Cooper is heading to Greece and Monaco with production starting in May.The show has already filmed in Rome, Venice, Saint Tropez, Megève, and, of course, Paris.Seasons 1-5 of Emily in Paris are available to stream on Netflix. Emily in Paris season 6 will make fans dream about another breathtaking location. Entertainment Weekly can confirm that the upcoming installment of the Netflix series will be saying arrivederci to Italy and is heading to Greece and Monaco. The new season begins production in May. Since the show premiered in 2020, Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) has jetsetted to Paris, along with Rome, Venice, Saint Tropez, and Megève. It's time for her to grab her passport and pack her bags once again. Plot details have...

Cyprus hosted one surveillance empire and became the target of another. Greece delivered a landmark conviction, but both cases remain openOn 26 February 2026, an Athens court convicted four individuals linked to spyware firm Intellexa for the illegal surveillance of at least 87 people in Greece. The defendants, Intellexa founder Tal Dilian, his business partner Sara Hamou, shareholder Felix Bitzios, and Krikel owner Yiannis Lavranos, each received combined sentences of 126 years and eight months, capped at eight years under Greek misdemeanor law. All four remain free pending appeal.Predator scandal: Greek state responsibility back in spotlightThe conviction was the first of its kind in the European Union. It did not close the wider market that made the case possible.Days earlier, a separat...

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