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Greek Sailors Call Four-day Strike on May 6-10

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) announced on Thursday that it will hold a four-day strike in Greece in all ship categories starting from 6 am on Friday, May 6, until 6 am on Tuesday, May 10.

Greek Ferry Companies Expect Easter Passenger Traffic to Rise

Outgoing traffic is set to peak on Holy Friday with ferry companies expecting an increase in passenger traffic by about 5 percent compared to last year for the Easter holidays, which this year coincide with May Day.

Minoan Lines Announces Extra Itineraries on Friday, April 22

Due to increased passenger and commercial traffic a few days before the Holy Week of the Greek Orthodox Easter, ferry company Minoan Lines has announced extra itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus route on Friday, April 22.

Open House Athens: 91 Architectural Masterpieces Open for Two-day Event

The Greek capital will present its multi-level architectural heritage at the “Open House Athens” event, to take place April 16-17.

Mykonos: More Than Just a Party Island

Mykonos is much more than a party island, offering a special something for every taste and every pocket.

Posidonia 2016: Over 80 ICT Exhibitors to Showcase New Technology to Shipping Companies

More than 80 global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies will participate at Posidonia 2016 this summer vying for the attention of the Greek shipping industry which runs the world’s largest merchant fleet comprising over 4.500 vessels with an estimated value...

Dropping Fuel Costs Boost Minoan Lines’ 2015 Profit

Greece-based shipping company Minoan Lines said recently, that its profit for 2015 had risen to 17.7 million euros primarily due to falling fuel prices.

Two Estia Hotels to Shut Down in Evia

Two hotels belonging to the Estia SA Group are set to go out of business, leading to the loss of some 140 jobs, according to a statement released this week by the Evia Labor Center.

City Branding in the Spotlight at 5th Xinis Tourism Meet

City branding and the potential of the Athenian Riviera tops the agenda of the 5th Xinis Tourism Conference on March 9 to be hosted at the Glyfada City Hall.

Kountoura Gives Thumbs Up to Syros Summer 3×3 Basketball Event

Syros Mayor George Marangos visited Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura in Athens recently to discuss… basketball.

Santorini to Limit Cruise Traffic, Visitor Numbers

The picturesque island of Santorini will as of 2017 implement a system controlling the number of visiting cruise passengers, with a set limit at 8,000 a day in efforts to ensure the best quality services, safeguard the environment and spread out the number of cruise ship calls...

European Capital of Culture 2021: 14 Cities in Greece Running for the Title

Corfu, Delphi, Eleusina, Ioannina, Kalamata, Larissa, Lesvos, Messolonghi, Piraeus, Rhodes, Salamina, Samos, Tripoli and Volos are candidate cities for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2021.

Avis Celebrates 55th Anniversary in Greece with Record Year

Car rental company Avis recently celebrated its 55th year anniversary in Greece by reporting record earnings and growth.

Athens Center to Welcome New Hotels this Year

A number of city hotels are set to open their doors in the center of Athens this year, giving visitors to the Greek capital an even wider choice of exclusive accommodation.

Record Participation Expected at Posidonia 2016

Posidonia 2016 is on course to be the biggest ever despite unfavourable market conditions such as plummeting oil prices and slowing economic growth in key economies and especially China.

Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike on Feb 4-5

Minoan Lines informs its passengers that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) on February 4-5, itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line and Patras – Igoumenitsa – Ancona/Trieste line will be amended.

Cruise Ships Still Visiting Greece Despite Refugee Crisis

Greece is growing into one of the most popular cruise travel destinations in the Mediterranean with the results for 2015 remaining steady and the outlook for 2016 appearing positive despite the refugee crisis, the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) said recently.

Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike on Jan 27-29

Minoan Lines informs its passengers that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) as of Wednesday, January 27 up to Friday, January 29, itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line and Patras – Igoumenitsa – Ancona/Trieste line...

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...

Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike on Jan 20-22

Minoan Lines informs its passengers that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) as of Wednesday, January 20 at 6am up to Friday, January 22 at 6am, itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line and Patras – Igoumenitsa –...