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Ioannina and Heraklion Hoteliers Urge Gov’t to Resolve Air Connectivity Issue

Tourism stakeholders in Ioannina and Heraklion are urging the government to restore the remote air route between the two cities.

Local Tourism Bodies Encourage Greek Airlines to Vie for Ioannina-Heraklion Route

Tourism bodies in the Ioannina prefecture are calling on Greek airlines to vie for the Ioannina-Heraklion air route.

Two New Cars Added to Athens’ Public Tram Network

Athens’ tram service will be enhanced with the addition of 25 new urban tram cars by 2021, two of which were recently delivered to the company’s Hellinikon depot.

Athens, Piraeus to Welcome 25 New Trams

Twenty-five new tram cars are expected to operate in Athens and Piraeus in two years time with plans to extend the network even further, according to Attiko Metro SA.

Four Suitors Vying for Athens Metro Line 4 Shortlisted

Four contractors have been shortlisted to take on one of the Greek capital’s major infrastructure works, the expansion of Athens metro Line 4.

Potential for Alexandroupolis Port, Tender in the Fall

A tender for the management of Alexandroupolis port in northeastern Greece, is set to be launched in the fall, the port authority announced this week.

Contractors Eyeing Athens Metro Expansion to be Shortlisted by Year-end

The list of contractors vying for the Athens metro expansion project is set to go public by the end of the year, while construction is expected to begin in 2019.

Last-minute Bid by India-based GAL for Crete’s Kastelli Airport

GMR Airports Ltd (GAL) submitted a binding offer - jointly with Greek infrastructure company GEK Terna Group - last week, for the development, operation and management of the new Kastelli international airport in Heraklion, Crete.

Alexandroupolis Port Authority Flirting with Chinese Investors

Port authorities in Alexandroupolis, northeastern Greece, are exploring a potential collaboration with Chinese investors Sinoftone Group and Navision after signing a memorandum of cooperation.

Hellenic Seaways Up for Grabs, Let the Bidding Begin

A 40.4 percent stake in ferry services provider Hellenic Seaways (HSW) is up for sale after Piraeus Bank launched an open international tender for the company this week.

Greek Government Reviews Regional Airports Deal

The Greek government is expected to stick to its commitment to its international lenders and go ahead with privatization projects already underway, which includes renegotiating the agreement with Frankfurt-based transport company Fraport to run 14 regional airports.