High Court Decision Stops Key Investments at Piraeus Port

By admin 23 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

© Piraeus Port Authority A decision by Greece’s highest court has temporarily halted important investments at the country’s largest port in Piraeus, including a highly anticipated upgrade of a cruise terminal affecting at the same time other key projects at smaller ports. The ruling by Greece Council of State not only stops landmark investments at […]

Greek Shipping Ministry Allocates Funding for Crete Port Upgrades

By admin 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Municipality of Agios Nikolaos The Greek shipping ministry announced that it would be releasing approximately 24 million euros in funding to go into port infrastructure upgrade works at four ports on the island of Crete. Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced the news during his weekend visit to Crete, Greece’s largest island, where he […]

Greece to Improve Ferry Transport and Island Port Infrastructure with €1bn in Funds

By admin 30 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The Greek Shipping Ministry has announced that it will use funds of up to one billion euros to improve the service of 47 ferry lines and cover 44 projects aimed to upgrade the port infrastructure on islands. “We have prepared and are implementing a comprehensive plan to carry out critical […]

Posidonia: Greece Leads the Way in Mediterranean Cruise Travel Restart

By admin 26 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Global cruise companies are hoping to stimulate traveler interest and kick-start operations from Greece this summer, offering the country a unique chance to play a leading role as an embarkation destination in the coming years. “Greece has an amazing opportunity to become an embarkation destination, allowing the further development of the industry and the

Covid-19: Greek Shipping Minister Says Safety at Sea Effective

By admin 3 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis (center). 2.5 million people traveled by ferry from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina between June 1-August 31 Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of health protocols for protection against Covid-19, said Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Wednesday. Plakiotakis said Greece was moving in the