Tag Archives: Piraeus

Streets were turned into rivers and motorists were trapped in their vehicles when a strong summer rainstorm hit Athens and Piraeus on Sunday afternoon. Within minutes, the usual ‘suspects’ some main roads like Pireos Aevenue were flooded and closed to traffic. Most problems were recorded in Menidi and Keratsini in …

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The mystery of the woman found to be swimming fully clothed 5 nautical miles of the port of Piraeus has been solved. The 69-year-old woman was rescued by ferry boat Agios Nektarios that was sailing form the port of Piraeus to the island of Aegina on Wednesday afternoon. The woman …

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A woman was spotted swimming in the middle of ‘nowhere’, in the Saronic Gulf, 5 nautical miles south of the port of Piraeus on Wednesday afternoon. She was fully dressed. She was rescued by the crew of ferry boat Agios Nektarios that was sailing  from Piraeus to the island of …

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The Bus Express route X80 connecting the port of Piraeus with the Acropolis and Syntagma Square is resuming operation as of Thursday, May 10th 2018. The express line connects the cruise ships terminal at the port of Piraeus (Akti Xavierou and Akti Miaouli), to the Acropolis and Syntagma Square in …

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What is the preservation of ancient ruins worth? Apparently tonnes of earth… Once the construction works of Tram way in Piraeus are concluded in Vassileos Georgiou Avenue, earth will cover the ancient ruins of Makras Stoas, the long covered way in the heart of the city. The Long Stoa was …

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Two groups wearing hoodies smashed the windows of several banks around Kaniggos square in downtown Athens on Thursday morning. According to media reports, the two groups were armed with sledgehammers and smashed the windows of the branches of National and Piraeus bank. The attack occurred at 10 o’ clock in …

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The port of Piraeus is finally getting a direct rail link to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, starting next month. According to daily Kathimerini, starting on February 1, Piraeus will become a terminus for the Proastiakos suburban railway, connecting the port to the airport at Spata, northeast of the capital. …

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Racist attacks targeting homes of migrant laborers have surged in neighborhoods of Piraeus over the Christmas days, Greek anti-racism activist group KEERFA has said. More than 30 homes where mostly migrants from Pakistan have been living became the target of racist attacks since the Christmas day, December 25th 2017. Video …

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More than 250 refugees and migrants of various nationalities that belong to vulnerable groups like families with children, women who are alone, elderly and people with disabilities boarded a ferry from Lesvos to Piraeus on Wednesday night. The move was organized by the ministry of migration policy to evacuate as …

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One more area was flooded on Friday morning when a short but powerful rain-and thunderstorm stroke the West Attica. This time the bad weather front stroke Keratsini suburb of Piraeus in West Attica. Ten kilometers way from downtown Athens, the capital of a European country in the 21st century. Torrential …

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With decision of minister Andreas Xanthos, Greece’s Health Ministry forbids swimming in the following beaches in Piraeus, Athens Riviera and Salamina due to the pollution caused by the oil spill. Piraeus from the beach near the Naval Academy (Themistokleous 334) and the beach of Freatida. Beach “Votsalakia” Athens Riviera all …

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Shipping minister Panagiotis Kouloumblis stunned and confused residents of Athens, Piraeus and Salamina when he stated Thursday evening on Skai TV that “people can go swimming” there was no problem in Salamina. Indeed. Friday morning, some brave ones wore their bathing suits, packed their things and went for their daily …

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Below is a list of several animal welfare and wild life protection organizations for animals affected by the oil spill caused by the tanker Agia Zoni II that sank on Sunday, Sept 10 2017, off the island of Salamina in the Saronic Gulf. For Seals MOm.gr Hellenic Society for the …

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Greece’s Culture and Sports Ministry will open 115 archaeological sites and monuments to public to enjoy the August Full Moon on Monday 7th August 2017.  Continuing a tradition dating back many years, the entrance is free of charge. A series of events is planned from 5th to 0th August 2017, …

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The Greek Navy opens the doors of two war ships and one submarine to the public on the occasion of the celebrations of the Greek War of Independence 1821. the war ships and the submarine are docked at the port of Piraeus and will be open to the public for three …

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“Tomorrow is the anniversary! Tomorrow!” my aunt suddenly shouts as my cousin gives us a ride from a social obligation in the broader area of Piraeus. “What anniversary?” I ask and the aunt shoots back “The Block of Kokkinia!” I hear a tone of anticipation and even anger in her …

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A joint operation between Greek authorities and USA Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) led to a real catch: 26 million drug pills estimated worth 13 million euro were found in a cargo ship hidden among loads of towels and table clothes. The cargo ship had left a port in India and …

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Workers at metro, tram, urban train ISAP, buses and trolley buses will launch work stoppages on Thursday, May 26th 2016. Metro, Tram, Urban train will not operate between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m Buses, Trolley buses will not operate between 11 am and 5 p.m. The work stoppage aims to …

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Never seen this before: a docked ferry sinks inside the port. The ferry boat “Panagia Tinou” started to sink inside the port of Piraeus on Tuesday morning. The ferry of Ventouris Sea Lines had been docked at Gate E4 when it started to lean on its right side after sea …

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A shocking video footage captures the moment when a member of the right-extremists of Golden Dawn runs and raise an iron stick against the cameraman of a private television channel covering a GD meeting in the streets of Piraeus. The attacker is wearing a helmet. “At the very last moment, …

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