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Seaplane Ports for Three Greek Islands Get Green Light

Seaplane ports on three Greek islets in the Diapontian Island complex, northwest of Corfu, received approval this week.

Minister: New Athens Metro to Save Commuters Time, Ease Traffic

The extension of the Athens metro network is expected to save commuters time, ease traffic and air pollution.

Seaplane Flights to Kick Off from Corfu in Spring, Investor Says

Highly-anticipated seaplane flights are scheduled to kick off from Corfu in the spring, announced the project’s investor.

Greek Water Airports: Seaplane Port on Kea Island Gets Approval

A new seaplane port to be constructed on Kea island received approval this month.

Sustainable and Safe Transport Top Greek Gov’t Targets

Greece to focus on improving passenger transportation services and establishing electromobility infrastructure.

Transport Minister: Thessaloniki Metro to Be Ready on Time in 2024

Thessaloniki’s highly anticipated metro will be ready on time in the second half of 2024, said Greek Transport Minister Christos Staikouras.

Greek Company Hopeful Seaplane Flights Will Begin in 2024

Hellenic Seaplanes is aiming to set up the largest seaplane network in Europe with flights expected to begin next year.

Thessaloniki Ready to Welcome its Own Metro in 2024

Thessaloniki will finally get its own new metro set to launch operations next year.

Seaplane Arrival Paves Way for Waterway Operations in Greece

Greece received its first seaplane that will shorten travel time to the islands when waterway operations kick off.

Greece Funds Bus, Ferry Services to Ensure Affordable Transport

The Greek Transport Ministry released 18.3 million euros to bus and ferry services providers to ensure affordable transport.

Eleonas’ Intercity KTEL Bus Depot Project Moves to Next Phase

The Eleonas intercity KTEL bus depot project has moved to the next phase after environmental terms were approved.

Thessaloniki Metro Almost Ready, Greek PM on First Test Run

Thessaloniki’s metro, to serve almost 250,000 commuters a day once completed, is almost ready.

Kyllini Port Authority Grants License for Seaplane Port

Hellenic Seaplanes has been awarded the license to establish a seaplane port in Kyllini, Peloponnese.

Patra Closer to Operating Seaplane Flights to Nearby Greek Islands

The Patra Waterway, to connect mainland Greece with the Ionian and Saronic islands via seaplane flights, enters next stage.

Crete’s New Heraklion Airport to Become Mediterranean Hub

Works on Crete’s new international airport of Heraklion in the Kasteli area are moving ahead as scheduled.

First Seaplane Port on Evia Gets Green Light

A license for the creation of a seaplane port in Kymi on the island of Evia has been approved, Hellenic Seaplanes recently announced.

Next Steps for Crete Waterway Network and Seaplane Ports

Crete is swiftly moving forward with procedures to launch works on a waterway network and seaplane ports.

Corfu Airport to Close for Upgrade Works

Corfu International Airport will close down during January 2023 for upgrade works on its runway, airport operator Fraport Greece has announced.

Peloponnese: Kalamata to Get Port for Seaplanes

Kalamata in the Peloponnese is preparing to welcome seaplane port infrastructure and to become an innovative destination in Greece, says the city’s mayor, Thanasis Vassilopoulos.

Thessaloniki-Izmir Ferry Connection to Start October 10

Coastal shipping company Levante Ferries will connect Thessaloniki in northern Greece with Izmir in Turkey through a new ferry service as of October 10.