Greek Ministry Releases Funds for Corinth Canal Repairs

By admin 8 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP) The Greek Development & Investments Ministry announced this week that it would be releasing 9 million euros for studies and upgrade works on the Corinth Canal. The canal a waterway, an important navigational route connecting the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the […]

Greece Launches Updated Road Safety Action Plan

By admin 4 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Road safety is at the center of a national plan budgeted at 450 million euros, presented on Wednesday at the Hellenic Motor Museum by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The ambitious program, to be financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), includes an updated legal framework, revised driver testing requirements, […]

Commission Approves Works on Central Greece E65 Highway

By admin 19 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The E65 motorway in Central Greece. Photo source: GEK Terna The European Commission gave the Greek Infrastructure and Transport Ministry the go-ahead to proceed with the construction of a road network linking the town of Trikala with the main Egnatia Motorway budgeted at 442 million euros. The northern section of the Central Greece motorway known […]

Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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In efforts to address overcrowding on public transport and to curb the spread of Covid-19 once lockdown measures are lifted, Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis announced on Tuesday, an increase in vehicles and routes. Speaking on public broadcaster ERT, Karamanlis said efforts were being made to boost frequency of metro and bus services […]

Greece to Carry Out €470m Road Safety Project with EIB Support

By admin 30 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: EIB / ©Alexandria Gilliott/Unsplash New investment to improve road safety at 7,000 accident black spots across Greece The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to support half of a 470-million-euro nationwide programme to reduce the risk of accidents in Greek cities, rural areas, mountain districts and on Greek islands. “Improving road safety across […]

More Buses Soon on Athens Streets to Ease Crowding

By admin 25 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo: GTP In efforts to ease crowding on public transport due to Covid-19, the Greek transport ministry announced this week that it would be releasing 100 new KTEL intercity buses into circulation earlier than initially announced. Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis had announced that 500 new buses would be in operation in Athens at the beginning […]

Major Projects to Boost Thessaloniki’s Reputation in Southeastern Europe

By admin 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Thessaloniki Port Authority Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum reveals developments for major infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki Major infrastructure works are underway in Thessaloniki, which are expected to contribute to the development of the northern port city as a trade and logistics hub, as well as a significant tourism destination in Southeastern Europe.

Greece Announces Urban Transport Network Upgrade

By admin 10 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport, Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis announced recently after a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The three “immediate” measures are aimed at easing crowding on board public transport as part of Covid-19 prevention

Greece Decides More Bus, Train Routes to Avoid Overcrowding

By admin 31 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek government on Friday announced that it was increasing the service frequency of means of public transport in the country in order to avoid overcrowding in buses and trains and the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The decision came after concerns were raised due to overcrowded buses, trains and metro cars, at the same […]

Flights at Athens Airport Gradually Pick Up as Domestic Travel Returns

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Flights at Athens Airport are gradually increasing, Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis said on Tuesday. Speaking on Skai TV and referring to June 1 data from Athens International Airport (AIA), the minister said that 230 flights took place on Monday, of which 75 percent were for domestic travel. On the same day in […]