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Technical issues with air traffic control systems in Athens resulted in flight delays and prompted investigations by authorities.

The Athens International Airport has faced a serious crisis, causing significant delays and concerns among passengers due to a technical failure in the radar data transmission system.

Air traffic controllers in Athens have again lost communication frequencies, resulting in flight delays and raising concerns about future disruptions.

The situation in the Athens FIR is alarming following a recent blackout, with concerns of a similar incident happening again in the coming months due to outdated technology, as indicated by a recent report.

The foreign press reports on the unprecedented blackout at Athens FIR on January 4, highlighting service confusion and outdated systems amidst Greece's booming tourism industry.

Following a blackout incident on January 4, the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport has formed a Crisis Management Team to oversee the installation of new VoIP VHF transceivers for improved air navigation communication by February.

Turkish aircraft violated Greek airspace three times and also committed five infringements of air traffic rules within Athens FIR.

Transport Minister Kyrianakis addressed railway, urban transport employees, and air traffic controllers, stating that the change of transceivers after decades contributed to recent issues, while clarifying that no cyber attack occurred.

The president of air traffic controllers, Panagiotis Psarros, criticized the previous leadership of the Civil Aviation Authority for their handling of the blackout incident in Athens FIR, warning that similar issues could recur without effective solutions.

Safety engineers criticize the outdated systems in the Athens Flight Information Region and claim that the term 'digital parapet' is a euphemism for inadequate support.

The Greek Minister of Transport, Christos Dimas, downplayed a recent blackout at Athens FIR as 'low risk', leading to speculation about safety in air travel amidst political commentary.

The head of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority resigned following a blackout incident in the Athens Flight Information Region.

In response to criticism from PASOK and the Movement for Freedom regarding the recent blackout in Athens' FIR, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Christos Dimas assured the Parliament about air navigation system upgrades and dismissed concerns about safety; he later accepted the resignation of the HCAA Administrator, George Saounatsos.

The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Dimas, is expected to demand the resignation of the head of the Civil Aviation Authority, George Saounatsos, following a prolonged blackout in air traffic security systems.

Journalist Elena Fountanidou discusses with Giannis Th. Diamantis the conditions under which planes fly in Greek airspace and the outdated systems in civil aviation that led to the Athens FIR blackout.

The report attributes the blackout in the Athens FIR to outdated technology, while farmers are considering a protest in Athens using their tractors.

The Air Traffic Controllers Association holds the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority accountable for serious administrative failures highlighted in a report concerning a blackout in the Athens FIR, warning of risks to air traffic safety due to equipment shortages and delays.

Air traffic controllers express their concerns and feel vindicated regarding the outdated communication systems of the Civil Aviation Authority following the release of a report on the causes of the blackout in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).

The report explains the communications blackout at airports and identifies 'digital noise' as the cause of chaos in the Athens Flight Information Region.

A committee investigating the shutdown of Athens FIR on January 4, 2026, reported outdated technology in the current Voice Communication System (VCS) and highlighted five urgent issues that need resolution.

A report from a Special Committee investigating the unprecedented blackout at Athens FIR on January 4 is expected to be published this week, as complaints about outdated aviation systems continue to rise.

George Saounatsos addressed the Athens FIR blackout, indicating no signs of a cyber attack and confirming that flight safety was not compromised during the incident.

The commander of the National Cyber Security Authority confirmed that the blackout in the Athens FIR was not due to interference or malicious actions but caused by transmitters.

The head of the National Cyber Security Authority, Michalis Bletsas, stated that the blackout at FIR Athens was not due to interference or malicious actions, but rather an extensive telecommunications system failure, while investigations to determine the exact cause are ongoing.

The article discusses the absurdity of the political situation in Greece, highlighting the serious yet surreal aspects of current events, such as the Athens FIR blackout.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced that a meeting has been convened to investigate the radio frequency issues that caused chaos at airports across the country.

The Special Committee met with the leadership and staff of the Civil Aviation Authority to clarify the exact causes of a problem reported on January 4, 2026, in the Athens FIR frequencies.

The Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Dimas, stated that the blackout in frequencies in the Athens FIR was handled according to established protocols, emphasizing that the primary concern was ensuring flight safety while a full investigation into the causes continues.

Evangelos Venizelos discusses the possibilities of a neighboring country managing air traffic in cases of operational issues with the Athens Flight Information Region.

AEGEAN Airlines accommodated 2,300 passengers in hotels following a blackout that caused significant flight cancellations and delays at Athens FIR, adhering to Regulation (EC) 261/2004 for passenger compensation.

Air traffic controllers express frustration over the state’s actions and concern for the future of aviation after the latest events surrounding the frequency loss at the Athens Control Center.

SYRIZA members are demanding a comprehensive and documented institutional report on the causes of the blackout, the actual state of equipment, and staffing at the aviation authority.

Former Greek Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Evangelos Venizelos commented on the recent incident of temporary inability to control and manage the Athens FIR, stressing its critical importance for national security and aviation safety.

SKY Express announced that despite difficulties caused by problems in the Athens FIR, only two flights were canceled, with the rest operating normally but with some schedule adjustments.

The European Commission has stated that Greece has not requested help regarding the recent blackout in the Athens Flight Information Region, though both parties are in contact.

A special committee, chaired by the Head of the Civil Aviation Authority Christos Tsitouras, has been formed to investigate frequency issues at Athens FIR arising on January 4, 2026.

The government spokesman stated that there is no indication of a cyber attack and proclaimed the establishment of a five-member committee to investigate the recent blackout in the Athens FIR.

A special committee has been formed to clarify the exact causes of the issues that occurred on January 4, 2026, in the FIR Athens airspace frequencies.

Transport Minister Christos Dimas presented a plan for future air traffic management following a blackout at Athens FIR, acknowledging progress yet highlighting delays in critical infrastructure.

The leadership of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has released seven points for upgrading air navigation following a blackout at Athens FIR that caused significant disruptions at airports and affected thousands of passengers.

Maria Karystianou criticized the Greek government's handling of the recent FIR blackout at Athens, comparing it to the tragedy in Tempi and expressing concerns over safety in transportation.

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Christos Dimas described the recent incident affecting air transport as "very serious" and indicated he has requested an investigation to determine the cause of the blackout that led to airspace closure.

A prosecutorial investigation has been launched regarding the Athens FIR blackout that led to chaos at airports, with demands for accountability from officials.

An outage at Athens FIR triggered an urgent prosecutor's investigation due to significant disruptions at airports affecting thousands of travelers.

A significant blackout at the Athens FIR raised serious concerns about air traffic safety and telecommunications infrastructure, leading to chaos and passenger disruption at Greek airports.

The article discusses various political and cultural topics, including the left's reactions to Maduro, a recent incident involving FIR in Athens, personal resolutions, and tax implications for a prominent Greek.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority announced that the technical issue causing serious dysfunctions in air traffic communications within Athens FIR has been fully resolved, and an investigation is underway to determine its causes.

The Air Traffic Controllers Union of Greece has attributed chaos in the Athens FIR to outdated equipment and is calling for an urgent investigation involving relevant authorities.

The Civil Aviation Authority reported a massive radio interference that caused chaos in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).

The Greek Civil Aviation Authority reported unprecedented mass interference affecting nearly all frequencies of the FIR Athens, coinciding with communication line failures at Greek airports.