The ships are sailing again, but with new regulations and safety protocols including social distancing. As taxes on ferries was reduced from 24% to 13%, with the measure remaining in force until…
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis strolled down the main streets in Piraeus on Monday, a few hours after cafes, restaurants and bars reopened for the first time after the Covid-19 lockdown. During…
Greece’s Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis on Thursday announced that three more stations on Line 3 of the Athens metro, also known as the blue line, will open to passengers by early July.…
Work on the further development and upgrade of the Port of Piraeus, Greece’s largest harbour, is proceeding smoothly as planned despite COVID-19, Greek Shipping and Island Policy Minister Ioannis Plakiotakis stated on Monday. “The Chinese investment in…
The Hellenic Initiative Australia has announced an AU $10,000 grant to Emfasis Foundation to support extra relief and safety measures being implemented to assist the homeless in Athens as a result of…
Olympiacos issued a statement condemning the desecration of the monument at Gate 7. “The family of Olympiacos, the family of the victims of Gate 7, assures everyone that no vandalism can destroy…
The last few months have been difficult for all due to the pandemic but that doesn’t pose an obstacle for some. Particularly for the residents of Piraeus, where the whole neighbourhood went…
Two Turkish sailors, who have been quarantined with the other passengers on the ‘Eleftherios Venizelos’ ship were found walking on the beach front, and several meters away from the hotel where they…
Greece’s Health Ministry’s coronavirus spokesman and infectious diseases professor, Sotiris Tsiodras gave the daily government update on the coronavirus situation affecting the country confirming 81 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Greece…
The mayor of Ikaria is urging those who travelled from Piraeus to Ikaria aboard the Blue Star Mykonos on Friday 20th March, to remain in self-isolation. A few days ago, it was…
Wolverhampton Wanderers have condemned the decision made by governing body UEFA to not postpone their Europa League tie with Olympiacos, claiming the trip to Greece “poses unnecessary risks” to their players and…
All sporting events in Greece will take place behind closed doors for the next two weeks as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Ministry of Health has confirmed following an emergency…
Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, kicked off its expansion project on Tuesday, which will user in a “new era” for the port and cruise sector in Greece once it is completed. According to…
France’s Ambassador to Greece, Patrick Maisonnave on Monday condemned Turkish provocations and called the Turkey-Libya Memoranda of Understanding a “pseudo agreement.” Maisonnave made the comments whilst on-board the French helicopter carrier “Dixmude”…
Many parts of Greece were covered in snow in the early hours of the morning, including areas of the northern suburbs of Attica. Police have announced the road above the “Zygos” restaurant…
The passenger ferry, Fior Di Levante experienced moments of chaos as it was offloading passengers and vehicles on Monday evening at the port of Kyllini. During the off-loading, the moorings broke, destabilising…
Chinese shipping company Cosco donated 500,000 euros to the Hellenic Red Cross (HRC) at a special event held at the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) on Thursday, for the purpose of helping some…
When most people think of eating in Greece, they instantly conjure up images of juicy Souvlaki, charming fish tavernas and syrup-soaked traditional sweets. While these food stalwarts will never die, the Athens…
Piraeus Port is set to receive a huge makeover with major investments for upgrades and interest in property rising, Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis says this is a great moment to redefine the port city and…
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeared on the Chinese tv network CGTN on Tuesday, where he declared “Greece is open for business” and noted the country’s major comparative advantages as a trade hub…