Port of Piraeus

Balkan drug and weapons enforcement operations

142 clusters · 313 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Mykonos: 26-year-old arrested for drug trafficking

Law‑enforcement actions across the Balkans intensified through mid-August 2026, targeting cannabis production and cocaine trafficking. Following earlier seizures in Crete, Mani, and Fthiotida, operations expanded into no

Attica ports and roads face surge as holiday returns peak

7 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Athens traffic faces major delays on Kifissos and Attiki Odos

As the August holiday period concludes, the Attica region is experiencing significant movement across both maritime and road networks. Maritime activity at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio saw a notable shift i

Greek shipping policy, fares, ports & security

16 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Vasilis Kikilias visits Piraeus Port to oversee tourist return peak

Since June 2026, the Shipping and Island Policy Ministry has focused on stabilizing inter‑island fares, enhancing maritime security, and asserting Greece’s role in global maritime policy. Minister Vasilis Kikilis has emp

Greek cruise tourism trends in 2026

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Greece cruise passenger traffic declines in early 2026

Reports regarding Greek cruise tourism in 2026 show divergent trends depending on the specific region and metric analyzed. In Corfu, the Port Authority (OLKE) reported significant growth during the first seven months of

Greek summer tourism surge faces weather and capacity issues

6 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Attica ports see heavy traffic as summer travelers return and depart

The summer tourism surge in Greece has reached record levels, characterized by massive passenger volumes at Attica ports and high accommodation demand. In early July, pre-bookings for the August 15 peak week showed islan