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A contract for the procurement of seven new high-speed patrol boats for the Hellenic Coast Guard was signed today by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vasilis …

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, discussed the need to support ferry connections and contain ticket prices amid pressure from rising fuel costs, the prospects …

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, addressed the challenges facing global shipping, the need for international partnerships and the conditions for a realistic energy transition …

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, met with China’s Minister of Transport, Liu Wei, in Shanghai as he continues his round of international meetings in …

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, held meetings in Tokyo with Japan’s Minister in Charge of Japan’s Growth Strategy, Minoru Kiuchi; Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, …

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias highlighted the importance of cooperation between Greece and Japan in shaping developments in global shipping, safeguarding free trade and protecting …

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias is in Japan, where he will hold a series of meetings over the coming days with senior Japanese government officials …

In his address at the 25th NAVIGATOR 2026 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum, held at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy …

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias discussed the significance of shipping being included for the first time as a separate thematic area in the Greece–US Strategic …

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias highlighted the significance of shipping being included for the first time in the Greece–United States Strategic Dialogue, in an address …

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias called on Greek Solution leader Kyriakos Velopoulos to retract his claim that Coast Guard vessels hide when Turkish fishing boats …

An intergovernmental agreement under which Greece recognises certificates of competence issued by the competent authorities of the United States was signed in Athens today, 7 October 2026, as part …

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias discussed protests by commercial fishers, the European Union’s stance on the need to support citizens and businesses, government policy to …

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias announced the completion of 13 major port infrastructure upgrade projects, with a total budget of €78.4 million. Covering both island …

During the 2026–2027 school year, substitute teachers in primary and secondary education will have the opportunity to travel to their assigned locations at discounted ferry ticket rates.

Through a …

Support for society and citizens, along with New Democracy’s priorities ahead of the 2027 elections, were the focus of an interview given by Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular …

To mark World Maritime Day on 24 September 2026, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias issued the following message:

“World Maritime Day is an opportunity to …

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, spoke about plans to strengthen the Hellenic Coast Guard immediately through the recruitment of 420 new personnel and to …

The operational readiness of the Hellenic Coast Guard, the safe operation of the Port of Kyllini—one of the country’s most important ferry ports and the third busiest in terms …

The relocation of Chalkida’s commercial port and the development of a high-standard marina in the area were identified as key development objectives for Evia by Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of …