The first energy autonomous municipality in Greece has suffered a …short-circuited: The photovoltaic investment in Argos – Orestiko were never connected to the power distribution network because the grid argues the network is saturated. Unbelievable and yet true! This is, without a doubt, one yet story of the madness that …
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Ferry route Thessaloniki-Izmir launches on Oct 10
The much anticipated ferry connection between Thessaloniki in northern Greece and Izmir in the west coast of Turkey is launched on Monday, October 10, 2022. Ferry “Smyrna di Levante” sets sail with six itineraries per week Thessaloniki-Izmir-Thessaloniki. The one way trip, from Greece to Turkey lasts 12 hours. The first …
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DALEELA in Piraeus: Maritime connection between Cyprus & Greece relaunched after 22 years
Cyprus-flagged ferryboat “Daleela” docked the port of Piraeus on Monday, signalling the relaunch of a maritime connection between Greece and Cyprus after 22 years. “Daleela”, of Scandro Holding Ltd, sailed on Sunday from Limassol carrying 155 passengers, 38 cars and 7 motorcycles. The docking in Piraeus was celebrated with the …
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First Izmir-Lesvos maritime connection starts June 17
Greece’s relations with Turkey may be at crossroads again, but the civil society, local authorities and the tourism industry on the both sides of the Aegean work for friendship and cooperation. In this context, the first ship connecting the city of Izmir with the island of Lesvos arrived at the …
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Ferry DALEELA restores maritime link between Cyprus and Greece
After a break of whole 22 years, the maritime connection between Cyprus and Greece is to be restored again. Cyprus-flagged ferry MV DALEELA a ropax type ship managed will leave the port of Limassol on Sunday, June 9, for the port of Piraeus, expected to arrive after 30 hours. DALEELA …
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Salamina Municipality rejects tunnel connection to mainland
The Municipal Council of Salamina has come out strongly against a tunnel link between the island and mainland Attica. The Council has reportedly objecting the project citing safety, environmental, social and economic reasons. Τhe Council wants to postpone the approval of the study (ie the environmental licensing of the project) …
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Electricity interconnection Crete-Peloponnese completed
The Environment and Energy Ministry and the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) announced on Thursday announced the completion of the Crete-Peloponnese electricity interconnection after the conclusion of the construction works in Chania and Neapoli, Laconia and the successful pilot electrification of all parts of the project, both in the sea …
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No bidders for Cyprus-Greece ferry connection
Not a single bid was submitted for the tender for the ferry connection between Greece and Cyprus which expired on Friday, Cypriot Deputy Minister of Shipping Vassilis Demetriades has said. The tender, launched December 11, concerned the selection of a contractor to operate passenger services between Cyprus and Greece. The …
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Siemens to build electricity link between Greece and Cyprus
Industrial giant Siemens AG has been chosen as the preferred bidder to build the Cyprus-Greece electricity connection, with regulators discussing issues of interoperability to ensure linking their national grids goes ahead smoothly. The transmission system operator of Cyprus (TSOC) and Greece (ADMIE), as well as officials from EuroAsia Interconnector and …
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Aigina water supply to finally come true as pipeline goes underwater
A crucial infrastructure work is close to come true: The direct water supply of the island of Aigina from the mainland is being gradually completed after the fourth section of the submarine water pipeline went underwater of Friday. The unique project for Greek realities will connect the island of Aigina …
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Metro direct connection to/from Athens Airport resume on Nov 10
Athens Metro Line 3 will resume direct connection to/from Athens International Airport on Saturday, November 10th 2018, Athens Urban Rail Transport Organization (STASY) announced on Friday. Passengers on Metro Line 3 <Agia Marina> to/from <Athens International Airport> will not need to change at <Doukissis Plakentias> station. Schedule from <Agia Marina> …
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TILT! Germany lost the ball and demanded “Greece to solve its refugee problem first, before 3. bailout agreed”
In pinball, the term TILT stands for GAME OVER! Germany lost the pinball and tilted. Berlin run out of ideas as to what preconditions it can ask from Greece to undermine or better ‘boycott’ the 3. bailout package. And it came with the total absurdity. It connected the Refugee’s problem …
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Massacre in Norway: A Greek connection?
Greek police investigates a possible “Greek connection” with Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian bane and perpetrator of the double terrorist attack in Oslo and the isle of Utoya on July 22, 2011. A far-right extremist who took the lives of 76 people. According to Greek media, more than 800 blogs and forums …
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