Greece to Connect Railway Network with Six Ports

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Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Kostas Karamanlis. Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Kostas Karamanlis recently announced that the government was going ahead with a number of projects to improve Greece’s railway network. Projects include the connection of the network with six of the country’s major ports. Speaking during an event to welcome the

Covid-19: How the Unvaccinated in Greece Can Travel by Land, Air, Sea – Rules

By admin 13 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Shutterstock All unvaccinated people in Greece from Monday, September 13, will be allowed to board all means of transport for domestic travel between regions (airplanes, ferries, intercity trains and KTEL buses) only if they have a negative Covid-19 rapid antigen test result. The rule for domestic travel in Greece, which will be in […]

‘Connecting Europe Express’ Train Begins Journey tο Cities in the EU

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Photo source: connectingeuropeexpress.eu The “Connecting Europe Express”, a special train put together as part of the European Year of Rail 2021, departed the Lisbon train station on September 2 for a five-week journey to over 100 towns and cities including Athens. The train will pass through Spain, Italy, Austria and Serbia before arriving in Greece […]

Autohellas Signs €180m Financing Agreement with JPMorgan Chase

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Autohellas has signed a financing agreement with JPMorgan Chase for 180 million euros through securitization of lease receivables (Asset Backed Securitization). This agreement is the second of the same type for Autohellas following a similar agreement signed in 2018 with EIB, EIF, EBRD & KFW, which was also the first lease receivables securitization signed outside […]

Greece Paves Way for Next-generation Freight Transport Projects

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Photo source: Trainose Greek authorities have set aside 4 billion euros to connect major ports with the country’s railway network setting into motion a new round of next-generation freight transport projects. A main priority of the transport ministry and the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE), the projects aim to establish Greece as a hub for freight […]

Authorities Recommend Self-test for Land Travel in Greece

By admin 9 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Travel by road domestically in Greece will not require a negative rapid test but the presentation of a negative self-test is highly recommended, said Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias during a press briefing on Thursday after a spike in Covid-19 cases this week. Greece reported 2,107 coronavirus cases yesterday and 10 deaths prompting the […]

Greece Inks Deal for Metro Line 4 to Cover Athens’ Commuting Needs

By admin 23 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the presentation of Athens Metro line 4. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR Aiming to cover the commuting needs of some of the most densely populated areas in Athens, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis finalized an agreement for the construction of Metro Line 4 with French multinational rolling stock manufacturer Alstom SA,

New Stations for Athens Metro Line 3 Ready by Summer 2022

By admin 16 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis visited Piraeus’ metro station under construction. Three new stations of the Athens metro (blue) line 3 will open to commuters by the summer of 2022, according to Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis. According to the minister, 90 percent of construction work has been completed – ahead of schedule – with the […]

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 […]

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. […]