An increase in passenger traffic at the ports of Piraeus by 10.63% and Rafina by 11.33% was recorded during the first 15 days of July 2023 compared to the corresponding period of 2022.
More specifically, as announced by the Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy, the period from 1.7.23 to 16.7.2023 recorded in the port of Piraeus an increase in passenger traffic compared to last year by 10.63%, in cars 6.79%, in trucks 5.45% and in two-wheelers 9.82%. 
In particular, the largest increase in passenger traffic is observed in the Argosaronic Islands.
In total, 743,492 passengers (672,068 in 2022), 92,081 cars (86,223 in 2022), 21,625 trucks (20,508 in 2022) and 18,973 two-wheelers (17,277 in 2022) have moved from the port of Piraeus in the first 15 days of this year.
Accordingly, in the period from 1.7.23 to 16.7.2023, the port of Rafina recorded an increase in passenger traffic compared to last year by 11.33%, in cars 12.92%, in trucks there is a decrease of 6.89% and in two-wheelers an increase of 2.97%.
In total, 178,002 passengers (159,881 in 2022), 32,476 cars (28,761 in 2022), 2,582 trucks (2,773 in 2022) and 3,361 two-wheelers (3,264 in 2022) have moved from the port of Rafina on the first 15 days of July 2023.
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
Developing the Blue Carbon Economy in Greece
Can Greece make money by protecting its marine environment?
EIB Appoints Greece’s Ioannis Tsakiris as New VP
Ioannis Tsakiris started the new role May 1 after spending 15 years at the European Investment Fund (EIF) and serving as Greece’s Deputy Minister for Development and Investments
Two Greek Beaches in Top 50 in the World
Both Greek beaches were on the list of the best beaches in Europe too
Eurostat: Greece 20th out of 26 European States in Hourly Average Wage
According to figures released by Eurostat, the Benelux Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of Europe’s hubs for finance, is in first place
Greek Property Renovation Surge amid Economic Constraints
This has led to a notable escalation in renovation costs, with average prices per square meter exceeding previous norms and reaching even 1,000 euros in premium locations
RRF: Additional €5.1bln Funds for Subsidies to Greece in 2025
By April 22, funds totaling 5.75 billion euros had been transferred for approved projects of the Recovery Fund to entities within and outside the general government and final recipients
OECD: Greek Economy Resilient with 2% Growth Forecast for 2024
However, the OECD highlights challenges including the need to enhance productivity and fiscal adjustment due to high debt levels.
Challenges and Delays in Greece’s Hydrocarbon Exploration
Sources disclose that the petroleum companies holding the concessions are seeking partners to jointly invest and share the costs of exploration and drilling.
Greek Beach Visitors Can Report Violations on New ‘MyCoast’ App
Greek authorities hope the newly-launched, free ‘MyCoast’ app will help clamp down on public beach violations
BoG Figures Confirm Banner Year for Greek Tourism in 2023
20.6 billion euros in related revenues topped the previous year’s figure by 16.5%
