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Ferry ticket prices unlikely to fall despite wave of summer discounts

Greek ferry passenger numbers rose 2.4 percent in 2025 to 18.42 million, with vehicle traffic up 13.2 percent, yet high fuel and operating costs are keeping ticket prices from falling despite widespread promotions this summer

Kikilias: We are fighting to prevent ferry fare increases – Ferry travel is not a luxury for Greek families

More than 1,300 regular and surprise inspections have already been carried out on ferries, tourist vessels, excursion boats, and ferry boats

Kikilias: Ferry ticket prices held steady despite challenging global conditions

What the Shipping Minister says – Government aims to support island communities, passengers, and the ferry sector

Ministry of Maritime Affairs: Unemployment benefit for seafarers doubled, beneficiaries expanded

“We are correcting an injustice that burdened our seafarers for many years and substantially strengthening their social protection,” said Vasilis Kikilias

Seven case files involving NGOs linked to human trafficking rings – Kikilias: “Inspections everywhere”

The investigation of these NGO-related cases has been dragging on, largely due to their complex nature across various levels of the justice system

Kikilias: He asked to reinforce the port of Piraeus with 50 new members of the Coast Guard

"Our duty is to serve and ensure the safety of citizens at the ports," said the Minister of Shipping

Mitsotakis seeks to turn the page after unrest over the issue of uniformed personnel – ND’s group of “11” becomes permanent

At 10:00, the Prime Minister will visit the Ministry of Labour, as today the new increased minimum wage comes into effect – Parliamentary Group of ND to meet on Friday

Two tremors of 4.4 and 4.5 magnitude hit Santorini within a minute – Lekkas: “The risk of a 6.0 magnitude quake is decreasing” – Live updates

Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated firefighters and EMS responders for their presence on Santorini

Earthquakes in Santorini: Broad Meeting with Mitsotakis at Civil Protection – Scenarios on the table

Broader measures are expected to be announced for inspections in Santorini, while the overall situation regarding the operation of schools and public services will also be assessed

Maximos Mansion meeting on earthquakes concludes: Precautionary measures in place, vigilance maintained, says Kikilias

Apart from the Prime Minister, the meeting was attended by Minister of Civil Protection Vasilis Kikilias, Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Dimitris Choupis, Thanasis Gkanas from the Geodynamic Institute, and Professor of Natural Disasters Kostas Synolakis

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