Giannis Plakiotakis

Prospect for Armenian workers in Greece advances

Dimitris Kairides and the Armenian ambassador discussed the possibility of an agreement to import migrant workers from Armenia to Greece.…

12 months ago

The Greek flag is among the world's top shipping flags

The Greek flag is on the list of the world's top registries, for another year. In particular, according to the…

2 years ago

Giannis Plakiotakis is now Greece's longest serving Minister of Shipping

Greece's longest-serving Minister of Shipping, in a continuous government term, is now Giannis Plakiotakis. The Cretan politician completed three years,…

2 years ago

Greece seeks to add 15 frigates to inventory in 5 years

Greece is carrying out an refresh program for its armed forces, with a report by local Kathimerini newspaper confirming that…

3 years ago

Plakiotakis: Greek shipping upgrading maritime education to attract younger people

Greek shipping’s international standing means it has the opportunity to attract young people to the sector to meet the large…

3 years ago

Greek and US Coast Guards sign major cooperation agreement

The Greek Coast Guard and the US Coast Guard signed on Tuesday a memorandum of cooperation strengthening the collaboration and…

3 years ago

US Ambassador sees Greek city of Alexandroupolis 'Energizing Greece' (VIDEO)

The ENERGIZING GREECE initiative opened on Tuesday in Alexandroupolis, to debate the challenges of the transition to the Green Energy…

3 years ago

New ferry line will connect Thessaloniki and Sporades islands

The Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Giannis Plakiotakis, immediately after the meeting he had with the Deputy Minister of…

4 years ago

How did the Suez Canal blockage affect Greece?

The sinking of the Ever Given cargo ship in the Suez Canal caused a global alarm and the Minister of…

4 years ago

Plakiotakis: In Imia we defend our fishermen and maritime borders

Shipping Minister Giannis Plakiotakis claimed that Greece defends its fishermen and maritime borders at the Imia islets against Turkish aggression.…

4 years ago