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Kikilias signs €23.8 million contract for seven new Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boats

The shipping minister highlighted the growing demands facing the Hellenic Coast Guard amid a challenging geopolitical environment

Israeli ambassador sees major scope for maritime cooperation after talks with Greek shipping minister

Pninat Yanay credited Vassilis Kikilias with strengthening Israeli-Greek tourism and air links in his former role, as their talks turned to the IMEC trade corridor, a planned sea route between both countries and regional security

Kikilias in Rhodes: New vessels, more personnel and stronger Coast Guard presence in the Aegean

Migration flows in the eastern Aegean are down 60% this year, the minister said — The state provides €168 million a year for subsidized ferry routes

Fire safety checks on ships intensified, by order of Kikilias

Special emphasis will be placed on crew training through fire drill exercises

Ministry of Shipping: Around 3,000 inspections of rented recreational watercraft by the Coast Guard – 265 violations recorded

89% of the country's most popular beaches found to have lifeguard services installed and active

Vassilis Kikilias: Haftar copies Erdogan and tries to blackmail the EU

The Shipping Minister stressed that with the new amendment, migrants going to Crete will not leave the structure "unless they want to go back" - "Greece and neighbouring countries must prepare for the time when security is not a given"

Vassilis Kikilias: No ticket increases this summer

"The bidders and the companies will make announcements that will have to do with reductions and discount packages for the Greek family," the Shipping Minister said

Kikilias – Grimaldi agreement: port fees in Heraklion and Igoumenitsa reduced by 50%

The Italian shipowner met with Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the presence of the Vice President of the Government Costis Hatzidakis and the Minister of Shipping - The agreement paves the way for price restraint in shipping and new "green" investments in Minoan Lines

Marinakis on raises for uniformed personnel: economic policy is set by the Prime Minister, not through posts or statements

Remarks aimed at Kikilias and Georgiadis – “Ministers are bound by Cabinet decisions,” said the government spokesperson

Strategic partnership for climate action: Greek Ministry joins forces with Athanasios Laskaridis Foundation

Joint environmental initiatives – Public engagement key in climate crisis response, says Minister Kikilias

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