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Piraeus Port Sees ‘Impressive’ 85% Increase in Cruise Passengers in Jan-Aug

The port in Piraeus, the largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, saw a 85% increase in cruise passengers from January to August.

Posted On 15 Sep 2023

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Man Drowns in Piraeus Port After Being Pushed Off Blue Horizon Ferry

A 36-year-old man died after being forcefully pushed off a ferry departing from Piraeus Port.

Posted On 06 Sep 2023

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Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio Ports See Passenger Traffic Up in July

The Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio handled more than 2 million passengers this July, recording a 7.85% increase.

Posted On 08 Aug 2023

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Greek Ports, Highways Packed as Athenians Begin Summer Holidays

Piraeus and Rafina ports and the Greek national highway were packed over the weekend as the first Athenians set off for their summer holidays.

Posted On 31 Jul 2023

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‘Enchanted Princess’ Ship Sets Sail for Mediterranean Cruises from Piraeus Port

A group of Greek travel agents had the opportunity to tour the Enchanted Princess ship of Princess Cruise Lines at Piraeus port.

Posted On 21 Jun 2023

, By Christos Karanatsis

Greek Court Puts Three Piraeus Port Extension Projects on Hold

Greece’s highest court decides to suspend three key investment projects at Piraeus Port after calls by residents.

Posted On 15 May 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece-Cyprus Ferry Connection to Resume May 31

The ferry linking Cyprus with Greece will resume operations on May 31 and once again connect Limassol to Piraeus, according to Scandro Holding Ltd.

Posted On 02 May 2023

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Piraeus Port Sees 2022 Revenue Soar, Cruise Arrivals Rise

Greece’s largest port Piraeus reported strong turnover and more cruise ship arrivals in 2022.

Posted On 21 Mar 2023

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Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas cruise ship. Photo source: Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean to Start Homeport Operations in Piraeus, Greece

Miami-based premium cruise line Royal Caribbean has announced plans to homeport in Piraeus, Greece, during 2023 and 2024.

Posted On 15 Mar 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

Master Plan for Piraeus Port Upgrade Approved

The master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port, which includes a 600-million-euro investment for its expansion, has been approved.

Posted On 30 Jan 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Photo source: wikipedia / Pjotr Mahhonin

Almost 800 Cruise Ships to Make Port Calls at Piraeus

Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, will be welcoming nearly 800 cruise ship arrivals in 2023.

Posted On 10 Jan 2023

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China Counts on Greece to Further Strengthen Tourism Ties

China is counting on Greece to further strengthen ties in areas such as tourism, education and trade, according to its Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng.

Posted On 29 Dec 2022

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Eurostat: Greek Passenger Ports in EU’s Top 5 in 2021

Three Greek ports are in the EU’s Top 5 passenger ports for 2021, according to the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat.

Posted On 16 Nov 2022

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24-hour Ferry Strike at Piraeus Port on Oct 25

Greek seamen’s unions have announced a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, October 25, at the Piraeus Port, which is expected to cause disruption to ferry transport in Greece.

Posted On 24 Oct 2022

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Greece Heightens Security at Ports, Airports Ahead of August 15 Holiday

Greek authorities have reinforced policing at ports and airports ahead of the August 15 holiday, which marks the largest mass exodus of the year.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

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Greece Takes First Step to Create Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus

The Piraeus Port Authority has handed over a 1934 silo to the Greek Culture Ministry so that it may be converted into a Museum of Underwater Antiquities.

Posted On 20 May 2022

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High Court Decision Stops Key Investments at Piraeus Port

Greece’s highest court has temporarily halted important investments at the country’s largest port in Piraeus.

Posted On 23 Mar 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Port Authority Takes Actions to Make Piraeus Sustainable

The Piraeus Port Authority is aiming to implement a series of actions that will upgrade the country’s largest port bringing it in line with “green” policies.

Posted On 16 Aug 2021

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