Vasilis Kikilias

Aegean Airlines market position and performance

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Aegean Airlines reports 3% passenger increase in H1 2026

Aegean Airlines has experienced a period of growth alongside scrutiny regarding its market position and pricing. An investigation by iEidiseis suggested that a merger between Olympic and Aegean has created a near-monopol

Greek Coast Guard modernization and security efforts

6 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece to recruit 420 new coast guards to bolster maritime security

In mid‑July 2026, Vice Admiral Christos Kontorouhas, head of the Hellenic Coast Guard, conducted an on‑site inspection of the 9th Regional Unit in Mytilene and the Lesbos Coast Guard Station to review patrol operations a

Southeast Europe regional energy and maritime cooperation

3 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Energy infrastructure developments focus on Greece and Cyprus

Regional energy and maritime cooperation efforts have intensified through discussions at the Southeast Europe Energy Forum and the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair. Cypriot Minister Michalis Damianos reiterated the n

Kalamata Airport infrastructure criticism

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Vasilis Kikilias discusses port infrastructure in Kavala and Thassos

The political faction ‘New Peloponnese’, led by Petros Tatoulis, has criticized the Greek government and the Regional Authority of Peloponnese over the condition of Kalamata Airport. The group alleges that travelers are

Greek shipping policy, fares, ports & security

16 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 22 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 summer tourism surge faces weather and capacity issues

6 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 23 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

Greece extends diesel fuel subsidy through September

9 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Greece considers extending diesel subsidies amid rising fuel prices

The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance has officially announced the extension of the diesel fuel subsidy through the month of September. The measure aims to mitigate the impact of high international energy pr