Greece Part of EU €2.2bn Investment in Transport Projects

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Photo source: European Commission Greece is set to benefit from an EU 2.2-billion-euro funding package aimed at jump-starting the economy through a series of transport projects reinforcing railways, cross-border links, and connections to ports and airports. Among the projects to be funded by the budget are – a set of final studies and engineering designs […]

Greece Inaugurates New Peloponnese Rail Line

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis (left) inaugurated the Kiato – Diakofto – Aigio suburban railway line. He is with Deputy Transport Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis (right). Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis inaugurated this week the 71km Kiato – Diakofto – Aigio suburban railway (Proastiakos) serving the Northern Peloponnese. The new double line includes

Three New Athens Metro Stations Ready to Go

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Three Athens neighborhoods get their own metro stations this week after the inauguration on Monday, of the Agia Varvara, Korydallos and Nikaia stops on the Piraeus-bound blue line which open to commuters on Tuesday (July 7). Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected together with Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis to inaugurate the

Greek Ministry Revises Rules for Private/Public Transport

By admin 30 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek transport ministry announced this week a set of revised Covid-19 measures with regard to private or public transport in passenger vehicles including mini-buses, vans, and cars to apply through to July 12. More specifically according to the ministerial decision: – Three passengers (from two) in addition to the driver will be allowed for […]

Public Transport in Greece Gets Cheaper

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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 […]

Greek Health Protocols for Travel Agencies Offering Transfer Services – Rules for Car Rental

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Friends Stock / Shutterstock.com The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be followed by all tourism companies and travel agencies in Greece offering road transport services (tour buses with open or closed top) in order for their safe operation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rules for tourism companies […]

Three New Athens Metro Stations to Open Soon

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Three new Athens metro stations – at Agia Varvara, Korydallos and Nikaia – along the Piraeus-bound blue line are set to open in July, said Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis on Thursday. Karamanlis visited the Agia Varvara site to oversee construction along the line, currently being extended to the port of Piraeus. Once completed, the

New Rules for Travel by Rail and Bus in Greece post-Covid-19

By admin 16 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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New health protocols to ensure that travel by rail and on buses throughout Greece is carried out as safely as possible for passengers and crew, during the post-Covid-19 period, were announced by the Greek Transport Ministry on Saturday. The protocols come as Greece is lifting the measure that currently restricts citizens to their home prefectures […]

Commission: Measures to Support Aviation, Rail, Maritime and Road Transport Sectors

By admin 30 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission on Wednesday adopted a package of measures expected to provide relief to the transport sector that has been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The package includes measures to support the aviation, rail, maritime, inland navigation and road sector and aims to solve practical problems, remove administrative burdens, and increase flexibility. According to

Covid-19: Rules for Public Transport Passengers in Athens

By admin 30 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Urban Rail Transport (STASY) Commuters in Athens will have to abide by a new set of compulsory rules when traveling on public transportation, to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus, according to the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA). Starting from Monday, May 4, when Greece’s lockdown begins to ease, face masks […]