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PPA has Plans to Upgrade Piraeus Port

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) is aiming to attract cruise passengers to explore the city during their stay in Piraeus.

Areas in Greece Where Shops Can Open on Sundays

The Greek Government has revealed the areas in Attica and Central Macedonia where shops can operate on Sundays from May to October.

Piraeus Named ‘URBACT Good Practice City’ for Blue Growth Initiative

Piraeus in Greece recently received the title of “URBACT Good Practice City” by URBACT, the EU learning and exchange program for cities.

No Change in EU Tax Guidelines for Shipping, Commissioner Bulc Says

The European Commission does not intend to alter the existing guidelines, regarding the taxation of shipping activities, Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc said during a joint press conference with the Union of Greek Shipowners President Theodore Veniamis on the sidelines of the...

BlueGrowth II Rewards Innovation, Startups for Positive Change

Inspiration and innovation were the focus of the 2nd Blue Growth startup competition held at the Piraeus Marine Club on Tuesday, bringing to the fore young entrepreneurs and their concepts and business models which aim to have a positive impact on the country’s marine and...

BlueGrowth II: Greek Startup Blue Economy Competition Final on Jan 19

The award ceremony for the finalists of the second edition of BlueGrowth, the marine challenge competition that seeks to deliver innovative sustainable business ideas for products and services relating to the blue economy, will take place on Tuesday, January 19, at the Piraeus...

Greece’s ‘East Med Yacht Show’ Changes Location, Goes to Piraeus

After being held for many years in the docks of Poros Island, in 2016 the East Med Yacht Show will be held in the Zea Marina in Piraeus.