The iconic NASDAQ Tower in Times Square lit up with a greeting for Posidonia 2026 as the world's premier shipping exhibition opened its doors in Athens on June 1

Greece is pushing to expand cruise tourism beyond its most crowded ports, with cruise levy revenues returning to local communities

“This year is not a normal situation—it is wartime, and its duration remains unknown,” the minister noted, adding that the government would proceed “calmly and step by step.”

A total of €300m in funding will go towards slashing emissions, reducing ferry fares, and enhancing tourism connections to remote islands.

Minister of Maritime Affairs Vassilis Kikilias emphasized that the government’s strategy is focused on supporting the country’s productive 'backbone', namely, SMEs and the many

Additionally, the minister emphasized streamlining the management of unprofitable routes, enhancing maritime safety, and eliminating any gaps in service or exploitative practices.