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Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in Greece by Mid 2015

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure estimates that the first 4,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots will be ready in mid 2015. The wi-fi hotspots will be initially providing free internet connection to 100 archaeological sites and museums, as well as 200 ports and...

Greece Requests Loan for Athens Metro Line 4

The Greek government plans to meet with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and ask for funds to start construction on the fourth Athens Metro line. The request will be made during the EIB officials' visit in Greece in September. Greek Infrastructure Minister...

New Iraklio Airport Aims to Open 2018 With Low Fees

The new airport at Kastelli in Iraklio, Crete is expected to start operating within four years and to avoid high charges, Greek media reported Monday. The Kastelli Airport will replace the existing one, whose only runway points in the wrong...

Tragic Situation in Cephalonia: Earthquake Victims in Need of Shelter and Food

It was a long, rough night for the residents of Cephalonia, Greece. Many were not able to return to their homes to spend the night because of the ongoing aftershocks. Cephalonians, who watched as their houses were destroyed by the...

Athens: Construction of Mosque Finally Begins

After thirteen years of delay, the Greek government announced on Thursday, that the construction of the first mosque in Athens will finally begin. According to the The Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, a Greek consortium has been chosen. The five previous attempts of...

Ellinikon International Airport Officially Abolished

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks with a decision that was published in the Government Gazette (the official journal of the Government of Greece) and at diavgeia.gov.gr (a site that contains every government decision) put an end to...

Special Guards For Greek Trains

Thirty-five special guards are going to be on Greek trains as ordered by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks after a series of negative events on many routes. Incidents caused by marginal elements, threats by fare evaders and what...