Greece to Release Extra Covid-19 Aid for Coastal Shipping

By admin 8 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Photo Source: GTP Greece’s passenger shipping sector is set to receive extra funds to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Monday announced that the ministry had secured 12 million euros in funds to be channelled into Greek shipping companies active in coastal transport. The minister underlined the crucial role of

Deep Waters for 2020 Greece Cruise Travel Due to Covid-19

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Cruise travel all but “drowned” in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which resulted in a 94 percent decrease in passengers, according to the Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members (EEKFN). More specifically, according to EEKFN data, Greece recorded 267,000 passenger arrivals on 247 port calls across its cruise destinations in […]

Greece to Welcome the First of Five High-speed Trains

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Greece is set to welcome the first of five high-speed electrified passenger trains on January 18, announced train operator Trainose. Trainose said the country’s first “Silver Arrow” will travel with passengers from Athens to Thessaloniki on March 25, Greek Independence Day, marking the 200-year bicentennial since the Greek 1821 Revolution. According to

State, Shareholders to Inject Capital into Greece’s Covid-hit AEGEAN Airlines

By admin 23 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: @Aegean Airlines The Greek government and shareholders in national carrier AEGEAN are awaiting European Commission approval to inject a total of 180 million euros to safeguard the airline which has been hit hard by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Contributing annually more than 400 million euros to the Greek economy, AEGEAN is in for an […]

Greek Consumers Group Issues Guidelines for Canceled Trips Due to Covid-19 Lockdown

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The Greek government’s decision for Greece to enter a second lockdown as of November 7 to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, has affected the ability of people to travel as well as the plans of consumers who had already booked tickets. The Union for Working Consumers of Greece – EEKE, which aims to […]

More Buses Soon on Athens Streets to Ease Crowding

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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

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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 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 […]

Air Transport Needs Common EU Plan, Greece Says

By admin 7 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Greece is urging European Union lawmakers to come up with a common plan for transport that will apply across the Union and will restart flights while ensuring risk-free travel for passengers and the safety of host countries in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking on Ant1 TV, Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis said […]

Covid-19: Commission Gives Guidelines for EU Passenger Rights

By admin 18 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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In efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission has published guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a coherent manner across the European Union. National governments have introduced different measures, including travel restrictions and border controls. The purpose of these guidelines is to reassure passengers