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Greek Minister Resigns Following Passenger’s Death on Ferry
A Greek minister resigned on Monday following the uproar caused by his comments following the death of a ferry passenger who was pushed by members of the crew into the water last week.
Greek Shipping and Island Policy Minister Miltiadis...
Greek News
Ferry Strike in Greece Following Death of Passenger
Ferry crews in Greece have announced a 24-hour strike on September 13th, following a tragic incident this week at the country's main port of Piraeus. A delayed passenger lost his life after an altercation with a Blue Horizon crew...
Crime
Shock and Anger in Greece Over Passenger’s Death on Ferry
Thousands of people in Greece expressed their shock and anger over the death of a ferry passenger who was pushed by members of the crew into the water in the port of Piraeus on Tuesday evening.
Rallies were held at...
Greek News
Passenger Dead After Being Pushed to the Sea by Ferry Crew at Piraeus Port
A passenger who attempted to board a departing ferry at Piraeus died after crew members apparently pushed him off the vehicle rump on Tuesday evening.
The incident occurred as the Blue Horizon ferry was about to depart on the route...
Cyprus
Cyprus-Greece Ferry Makes Season’s First Trip
The Cyprus-Greece ferry makes its first trip on Wednesday, lifting anchor at Limassol port and sailing to Piraeus carrying 156 passengers.
Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hatzimanoli and Mayor of Limassol Nikos Nicolaides were on board the passenger ferry...
Greek News
First Thessaloniki-Smyrna Ferry Starts Service on Monday
On Monday, October 10th, the passenger ferry Smyrna di Levante of Levante Ferries starts its maiden voyage to Smyrna (İzmir) from Thessaloniki. This is the first time in recent memory that a ferry link from Thessaloniki to Smyrna has...
Cyprus
Revived Cyprus-Greece Ferry Sets Record Number of Passengers
The revived Cyprus-Greece ferry, which set sail in mid-June, saw its final return voyage for this season. The ferry left Piraeus on Friday and arrived in Limassol on Saturday.
After conducting a total of 22 round trips, Cyprus' Deputy Minister...
Greek News
Risk of Fires Elevated in Greece Due to Blistering Winds, Heatwave
Authorities in Greece issued warnings of fires this weekend as the country is experiencing blistering winds and high temperatures.
As seen in the video, the Sifnos Jet ferry is struggling to maintain the course as it sails full of passengers...
Cyprus
173 Passengers on the Maiden Voyage of the Cyprus to Greece Ferry
The first ferry trip between Cyprus and Greece in 21 years was hailed as “very positive” by the Cypriot deputy shipping minister Vassilis Demetriades on Monday.
Motorcyclists, pensioners, nervous flyers, and students are just some of the 173 people who...
Greek News
First Cyprus-Greece Ferry in 22 Years Starts Service on Sunday
The first car and passenger ferry in 22 years linking Cyprus and Greece will set out on its first voyage on Sunday departing from the port of Limassol to Piraeus.
The fully renovated Daleela ferry is operated by Scandro Holding,...