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Greece Secures Funds for Port Works, Ferry Connections in Samos Regional Unit

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Greece Secures Funds For Port Works, Ferry Connections In Samos Regional Unit
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The Greek Shipping Ministry has secured resources for major port projects and infrastructure works to be carried out on islands of the Regional Division of Samos in the North Aegean. Speaking during a recent meeting with regional and local authorities, Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced that 13 million euros have been secured to cover […]

Greek Shipping Ministry Allocates Funding for Crete Port Upgrades

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Greek Shipping Ministry Allocates Funding For Crete Port Upgrades
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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 […]

Mayors Want Thessaloniki-Skiathos Ferry Connection to Resume in 2022

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Mayors Want Thessaloniki Skiathos Ferry Connection To Resume In 2022
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Plakes, Skiathos. The mayors of Thessaloniki and Skiathos have joined forces and are requesting for the subsidized seasonal ferry service connecting the two Greek destinations and other Sporades islands to resume next year. In service since June, the connection is run by Greek ferry operator Seajets and covers the Thessaloniki-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos route. Its

Strict Checks on Ferry Travel Documents in Greece will Continue, Says Minister

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Strict Checks On Ferry Travel Documents In Greece Will Continue, Says Minister
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Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Tuesday said controls to check travellers’ compulsory documents for ferry travel have tightened and will continue to be strict for the rest of the summer. The strict controls are part of the Greek government’s effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Speaking to SKAI TV, Plakiotakis said […]

Greece Taps into Cruise Tourism with Upgraded Port Infrastructure 

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Greece Taps Into Cruise Tourism With Upgraded Port Infrastructure 
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Photo source: Lavrio Port Authority Taking center stage this year as a Mediterranean cruise hub, Greece announced that it would be improving port infrastructure to meet the increasing demand of cruise ship arrivals. Speaking this week during the launch event of Celestyal Cruises’ “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary, Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced that upgrade works

Shipping Minister: No Covid-19 Tests Needed for Vaccinated Ferry Passengers

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Shipping Minister: No Covid 19 Tests Needed For Vaccinated Ferry Passengers
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archive photo Vaccinated travelers using ferries to visit the Greek islands will not be required to take Covid-19 tests before boarding, announced Greece’s Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Wednesday. Plakiotakis went on to add that passengers will however be required starting Thursday (June 3) to fill out a special health form that will ensure faster […]