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US Aircraft Carrier George W. Bush Docks Off Piraeus, Greece
US aircraft carrier George W. Bush docked off the port of Piraeus in Greece on Friday and will remain there at least until Monday.
The Central Port Authority of Piraeus issued a decision prohibiting maritime traffic around the aircraft carrier...
Greek News
Greece Celebrates Epiphany With the Blessing of Waters
Greece and Hellenes around the world celebrated Epiphany on Friday, one of Christianity’s most important feasts.
In the Orthodox Christian tradition, to which the Greek Orthodox Church also belongs, the feast of Epiphany is associated with the baptism of Jesus...
Greek News
Greek Tankers Seized by Iran Released After Almost 6 Months
Two Greek-flagged tankers that were seized by Iran in May 2022 were released on Wednesday and are on their way to the port of Piraeus in Greece.
After almost six months of negotiations between Athens and Tehran, "Prudent Warrior" and...
Archaeology
Themistocles: The Greek General who Saved Athens from the Persians
The life of the great Athenian general Themistocles is well known, as the low-born leader was lauded even in his time for his brilliance.
Greek church
Mount Athos Relic Arrives in Athens for Public Veneration
The Holy Belt of Virgin Mary arrived from Mount Athos to the Athens port of Piraeus for public veneration on Saturday.
Greece
Greece Opens New Metro Station Linking Piraeus Port and Athens Airport
On Monday, Greece opened three new metro stations, which include Piraeus, that will link the busy port with the Athens airport.
The stations Maniatika, Piraeus, and Dimotiko Theatro on the extension of Metro Line 3 (the blue line) are expected...
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...
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,...
Archaeology
Themistocles: The Brilliant Military Leader of the Battles of Salamis and Marathon
The life of the great Athenian general Themistocles is fairly well known, as the low-born leader was lauded even in his time for his brilliance in the battles against the Persians at Salamis and Marathon.