All maritime traffic will be suspended for 24 hours as the seafarers’ union presses for action to protect crews stranded in the Middle East.

According to the Greek Meteorological Service, winds are reaching speeds of 8 Beaufort, with gusts up to 10 Beaufort in some regions.

Provisional data for 2023 reveals record-breaking figures in total cruise passengers served, as approximately 1.5 million passengers were accommodated, compared with 880,000 in 2022.