Greek Port Authorities Heighten Security Checks on Board Ferries

By admin 19 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

Piraeus port, Greece (archive photo) Greek port authorities are heightening security checks at ports and on board ferries across Greece, in efforts to ensure Covid-19 safety precautions are being adhered to by passengers and crews as the country’s tourism season begins to gradually pick up. Port authority officials will be carrying out regular inspections on […]

Attica Group Gets Three Honors at Loyalty Awards 2020

By admin 15 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: Superfast Ferries Attica Group, the parent company of Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways, has won three honors at the Loyalty Awards 2020. Organized recently by Boussias Communications for a third year, the Loyalty Awards 2020 honored more loyalty programs than ever before. The judging committee included experts, academics,

Greece Allows More Passengers to Travel on Ferries post-Covid-19

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek coastal shipping vessels will now be able to transfer more passengers during their routes in Greece, the Maritime Ministry said on Wednesday. According to an announcement by the ministry, ferries in Greece are now allowed to carry 60 percent (from 50 percent) of their maximum passenger capacity set by current legislation. Ships that have […]

ANEK: Piraeus-Chania Route Back on Schedule with Elyros Ferry

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The Elyros ferry of ANEK Lines has returned to the Piraeus–Crete route with daily departures from Piraeus at 9 pm and from Chania at 10 pm. “ANEK Lines, with its traditional Cretan hospitality and always respecting public health, invites travelers to take a safe journey to the cosmopolitan city of Chania on the Elyros,” the […]

Public Transport in Greece Gets Cheaper

By admin 1 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Public transport in Greece just got cheaper after the government slashed VAT in efforts to recover losses incurred during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Indicatively, the fares – applicable on all Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) means – are now 1.20 euros down from 1.40 euros with reduced tickets at .50 cents. Thessaloniki, bus tickets cost […]

ANEK Lines Promises Safe Ferry Travel to Crete

By admin 22 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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ANEK Lines recently restarted its Piraeus – Crete routes and promises travellers a safe ferry journey in accordance will the measures announced by the Greek Maritime Ministry for the safe operation of coastal shipping vessels during the post-Covid-19 period. ANEK’s prevention plan starts before departure and aims to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, as […]

New Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece post-Covid-19

By admin 15 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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A series of measures for the safe operation of coastal shipping vessels when traveling in Greece, during the post-Covid-19 period, were announced by the Greek Maritime Ministry on Friday. The following measures will take effect from Monday, May 18 until Monday, June 15. The ministry’s announcement includes the following: Instructions for the prevention and treatment […]

Travel in the post-Covid-19 Era – EU Guidelines

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission recently issued guidance for member states on lifting restrictions for non-essential travel and put forward measures on how best to protect transport workers and passengers against the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The Commission’s guidelines on the progressive restoration of transport services and connectivity recommend several measures: To

Covid-19: Greece Expected to Allow Travel to the Islands from May 25

By admin 13 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Greece is expected to lift its restrictions on travel to the Greek islands as of Monday, May 25, according to Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias. Travel to the Greek islands is currently prohibited for the general public due to the measures of the Greek government, taken to curb the […]

Covid-19: New Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece

By admin 8 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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A protocol of 21 pages containing safety rules and standards for the seamless operation of coastal shipping vessels in Greece after the gradual lifting of the measures taken to curb the Covid-19 virus was recently made public. The protocol was planned out by the Greek Maritime Ministry in cooperation with EODY, Greece’s public health organization, […]