Piraeus

Unknown Air-Raid Shelter Discovered in Piraeus, Greece

A previously unknown air-raid shelter has been discovered in Piraeus, Greece on a plot of land between Grigoriou Lambraki, Distomou, and Androutsou streets. The complex network of corridors came to light during construction work for an 11-story apartment building...

The Six Destinations in Greece That Welcome the Most Cruise Passengers

Greece has firmly established itself as one of the world's leading cruise destinations, welcoming millions of passengers each year to its legendary islands, historic ports, and breathtaking coastlines. According to the latest official figures from the Hellenic Ports Association,...

Troumba: The Bygone Era of the Seedy Heart of Greece’s Piraeus

Nestled to the left of the bustling port of Piraeus as you gaze out at the ferries while waiting to embark, lies the infamous district of Troumba. For decades, this area was a vibrant, often volatile, microcosm of early 20th-century...

The Eetionian Gate: Piraeus’ Ancient Fortress Being Expanded

The Ministry of Culture announced on Monday that the archaeological site of the Eetionian Gate in Piraeus, Greece, which features two prominent round towers and ancient defensive fortifications, is set to be expanded by nearly 0.7 hectares (7 stremmas)....

Greece Celebrates Epiphany With Traditional Blessing of the Waters

The Feast of the Epiphany was celebrated with traditional splendor across Greece today, marked by the Blessing of the Waters and the diving for the Holy Cross in the nation's major ports. Piraeus: The center of Epiphany celebration in Greece In...

End of an Era: Greece Begins Dismantling Trolleybus Cables

The definitive transition from trolleybuses to modern electric buses has begun in Greece. On Sunday, the dismantling of overhead power cables commenced in Piraeus, marking the end of a system that served the urban fabric for over 70 years. Deputy...

US-Greece Plan New Elefsina Port to Rival China’s Piraeus Hub

Greece is rapidly advancing a legislative plan to transform Elefsina (Eleusis) into a critical energy and transnational logistics hub, a move directly backed by the US to establish a strategic alternative to the Port of Piraeus, which is controlled...

Zea Marina Fire in Piraeus, Greece Sinks at Least Three Vessels

A major emergency unfolded at Zea Marina in Piraeus, Greece when an alarm was raised in the early hours of Thursday due to a fire involving moored vessels. Twenty firefighters using eight vehicles, supported by Coast Guard and Fire...

Greece’s Piraeus Port Re-emerges as Key Trade Gateway Between Asia and Europe

As maritime traffic through the Suez Canal shows recovery and security conditions in the Red Sea are beginning to stabilize, Greece’s Port of Piraeus is re-emerging as one of the most critical gateways for trade flows between Asia and...

Photos of Turkish Minister on Luxury Yacht in Greece Spark Backlash in Turkey

Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy was heavily criticized in his country after social media photos showed him vacationing in Greece on a luxury yacht, according to Turkish Minute news portal. The photos were published by the...