A coordinated strike across 113 ports in 22 countries threatens to disrupt billions of dollars in global shipping, as maritime workers protest arms shipments to war zones. In Greece, ferries remain docked as unions staged rallies.

Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias says details of a new support package will be announced in the coming days, as rising fuel costs put pressure on ferry services and island economies. The government is also examining new measures to combat drug trafficking at ports.

Departures from Piraeus are expected to resume gradually after 9 a.m. Thursday, but earlier sailings remain canceled and services from Rafina and Lavrio continue to face weather-related disruption

Gusty winds in the Aegean have halted or altered numerous ferry services, leaving vessels docked at Rafina and Lavrio and disrupting travel to several Greek islands

Three conventional passenger-car ferries serving the Rafina-Cyclades and Dodecanese routes have been withdrawn early as marine fuel prices nearly doubled since February, raising concerns about further service cuts this winter.

A Greek-flagged ferry sank off Sifnos after taking on water. Its two crew members were rescued, while no fuel or lubricants were on board

More than 80,000 passengers are expected to depart Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio and Saronic Gulf ports from Friday through Sunday as the peak summer getaway continues

Sailing restrictions lifted at the near-Athens ports of Rafina and Lavrio, as ferry operators resume services and modify schedules following strong northerly winds

Ferry restrictions remain in force at Rafina and Lavrio as strong northerly winds disrupt sailings from Piraeus and across the Aegean

Ferry services resume from Rafina and Lavrio this evening, with extra departures added to handle the summer travel surge ahead of the August 15 holiday, while Piraeus sailings continue

Thousands are leaving Athens for the islands, with 24 ferries scheduled to depart Piraeus on Thursday and ship occupancy reaching up to 96% on popular routes.

More than 281,000 island residents will receive refunds covering part of their ferry and air travel costs from the second half of 2025

Greece's shipping minister rejected opposition claims that the government is subsidizing ferry companies, arguing the funding covers the cost of legally mandated social fare discounts while helping keep ticket prices affordable

A new government compensation scheme aims to help ferry operators absorb soaring fuel costs while preventing ticket price increases by reimbursing mandatory social fare discounts.

Heavy traffic is building around Greece's busiest port as thousands of travelers begin the August holiday getaway, while ferry services gradually return to normal following weather-related disruptions.

Gale-force winds of up to Force 9 have halted departures from the ports of Rafina and Lavrio, while ferry services from Piraeus continue on a case-by-case basis subject to captains' decisions and port authority approval.

Powerful winds sweeping across the Aegean have led to sailing bans and widespread ferry cancellations, with authorities urging passengers to check for schedule changes before traveling

Thousands of travelers are departing for Greece's islands as the July holiday getaway peaks, despite rising transport and accommodation costs prompting many to plan ahead or shorten their vacations.

Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias urged travelers to follow port authorities' safety instructions as ferry traffic surges, with passenger occupancy expected to reach 100% ahead of the August holiday peak.

Business and legal groups say a missing year-round ferry connection is leaving several Cyclades islands isolated, increasing transport costs and disrupting travel for residents and businesses.