Covid-19 Costs Greek Ferry Operators €200m in Losses

By admin 16 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

Greek ferry operators are calling for immediate support measures and compensation to cover 200 million euros in losses suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-2021. More specifically, the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) is demanding that the government proceed with the immediate payment of dues exceeding 50 million euros for

Ferry Travel: Greek Seamen to Strike on Wednesday, June 16

By admin 14 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Photo Source: GTP Ferry transport in Greece is expected again to face disruption after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 24-hour strike in all ship categories for Wednesday, June 16. The unions – part of the umbrella union of the Panhellenic Seamen Federation (PNO) – are protesting against a number of regulations in a new […]

24-hour Ferry Strike in Greece Announced for June 3

By admin 31 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption on Thursday, June 3, after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 24-hour strike in all ship categories. According to a joint announcement, the 13 unions – part of the umbrella union of the Panhellenic Seamen Federation (PNO) – are protesting against a number of new regulations […]

Greece Opens to Tourists: Entry Requirements, Who Can Come, Rules to Follow

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Greece on Friday, May 14, opened its borders by air, sea and road to travelers following months of travel restrictions. However, specific entry requirements and rules are in place as announced by the Greek authorities. Entry requirements Greece will allow entrance to travelers that have filled out the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) one day before travel […]

Greece Allows Travel to Islands Only with Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate, Negative Test

By admin 12 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Photo: Theastock / Shutterstock.com Greek Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos on Wednesday announced that restrictions on domestic travel in Greece will be lifted on Friday, May 14, but that rules will apply for travel to the islands. Non-essential intra-regional movement (travel between regions) has been banned in Greece since the country’s second […]

Transport Disruption in Greece on May 4, May 6

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Photo Source: Attiko Metro Transportation in Athens will be disrupted on Tuesday, May 4, as public transport employees have announced their participation in industrial action called by the General Confederation of Greek Labor (GSEE) to mark Labor Day. Usually celebrated on May 1, Labor Day was postponed this year as it coincided with Holy Saturday. […]

Sporades Isles to Get New Ferry Connection from Thessaloniki

By admin 20 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced on Tuesday a tender for a new ferry service that will connect Thessaloniki with the Sporades islands three times a week. Plakiotakis made the announcement after a meeting with Deputy Macedonia and Thrace Minister Stavros Kalafatis. The entity awarded the concession will receive state subsidy to run three weekly routes […]

Greece Prepares 2021 Ferry Travel Health Protocols

By admin 1 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis recently said that specific guidelines and health protocols for safe travel with ferries this summer will be announced in the coming weeks. The set of safety standards to apply for passengers and crews has been drawn up in collaboration with the National Public Health Organization (EODY), the Health Ministry, and […]

New Ferry Connection Links Thessaloniki with North Aegean and Cyclades Islands

By admin 12 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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Greek passenger shipping company Attica Group recently launched a new ferry connection between the port of Thessaloniki and islands of North Aegean and the Cyclades. The new service is operated by the company’s F/B Blue Star Myconos following the signing of a public service contract. The sailing of the F/B Blue Star Myconos starts from […]

Greek Shipowners Call for Support in View of ‘Tough Year’ Ahead

By admin 3 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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The coronavirus pandemic has cost Greek passenger shipping more than 25 million euros a month, which can only be covered if current Covid-19 contracts increase by 75 percent while incoming tourism forecasts for summer 2021 are estimated at 50 percent of 2019, said the Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships (SEEN) during its annual general […]