Greek Airports Shut Amid Communication Problems
Technical faults at Athens Flight Information Region and Macedonia Area Control Centres disrupted radio frequency systems.
Greek state TV and Kathimerini reported issues at main communications centre for air traffic controllers.
Flight trackers show Greek airspace empty after halting arrivals/departures, flights diverted to neighboring countries.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport filled with stranded travelers.
Authorities are investigating the cause, no clear timetable for resuming services.
Israel Airports Authority warned shutdown could last until at least 4pm.
Operations halted at 9am, some overflights still serviced.
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