Hundreds of passengers faced significant inconvenience on Holy Wednesday when the ferry “Achaios” suffered a mechanical failure before departing Piraeus for Aegina and Agkistri. Carrying 628 passengers, 97 vehicles, and 28 motorcycles, the ship remains docked as authorities investigate, with passengers being transferred to another vessel.
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A 33-year-old French tourist was arrested for slapping a 16-year-old schoolgirl on a ferry from Italy to Igoumenitsa, Greece, on April 6, 2025, after becoming irritated by noisy students. The girl was taken to a hospital as a precaution, and the man faces charges for bodily harm.
A nationwide strike in Greece on February 28 will severely disrupt travel as public transport, ferry, and air travel employees participate in a 24-hour work stoppage to mark the anniversary of the Tempi train disaster. Expect significant disruptions to metro, bus, train, and air travel, with limited or no service throughout the day. Travelers are advised to contact their airlines, travel agents, or local authorities for updates and alternative arrangements.
Piraeus, Greece – A 60-year-old Greek Chief Engineer was found deceased in his cabin aboard…
A routine bus journey in Santorini turned into a terrifying ordeal when the vehicle became stuck on a sharp turn along the cliffside road to Oia, leaving passengers stranded near a steep drop. Thanks to the quick thinking of local drivers, the tourists were safely transported off the bus and down the treacherous road, ensuring no one missed their departing ferries.
Once a symbol of speed and luxury, the legendary ferry “Aeolos Kenteris” now lies half-submerged and forgotten in Augusta, Italy. This video reveals the ship’s decay, a stark contrast to its glamorous past sailing the Aegean Sea.
The maritime link between Cyprus and Greece will remain afloat for another three years, as the government renews the ferry service contract. Since its maiden voyage in 2022, the ferry service has proved a popular alternative for travelers…
Passengers aboard the Golden Star Ferries Super Express were left in a state of panic…
Coast Guard officers in Tinos detained 14 passengers following a violent altercation aboard the Super Express ferry, which was forced to return to port amid escalating tensions among passengers. Reports indicate the fight was sparked by personal disputes, with some witnesses alleging the presence of a firearm. Videos of the incident have spread across social media, drawing significant attention.
Balos Lagoon, Crete: What should have been a picturesque arrival at one of Crete’s most…
The routes between Limassol and Piraeus will begin on May 29, with the Cypriot-flagged ship…
ANTALYA, Turkey—According to tourism experts, Several Greek islands are expected to be the top foreign…
Miltiadis Varvitsiotis has resigned as Greece’s merchant marine minister following the death of a ferry…
In a tragic incident at the main port of Piraeus, a Greek island ferry captain…
The coroner’s office in Piraeus has confirmed that the 36-year-old man who was forcefully pushed…
The exodus of Athenian holidaymakers from Attica’s three biggest ports continued on Saturday, as 23…
The mass exodus of holidaymakers from Attica’s largest ports continued over the weekend, with a…
Strong winds of up to 9 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea have disrupted scheduled ferry…
The Thessaloniki to Izmir ferry service will be temporarily suspended after its last winter run…
Every day the ships in Piraeus are filled with tourists starting their holidays for the…