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Traffic has significantly increased at the ports of Attica, including Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, as over 90,000 travelers gradually return from their summer vacations, with Monday, August 17, being one of the busiest days.
Ferry services from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio ports have resumed with emergency schedules and modifications after adverse weather conditions led to cancellations and delays.
Ferry traffic is proceeding smoothly with regular routes departing from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio. Passengers are advised to contact ferry companies or port authorities before traveling.
Strong winds reaching up to 8-9 Beaufort have caused widespread cancellations of ferry routes in Greece, particularly affecting ports like Lavrio, Piraeus, and Rafina.
Most ferry services from Piraeus operating normally – Wind gusts up to 100 km/h – New reassessment of wind conditions after 11:00 – Winds expected to weaken from Sunday The post Meltemi winds intensify for 48 hours: Sailing ban from Rafina and Lavrio, routes canceled from Piraeus, very high wildfire risk appeared first on ProtoThema English.
An emergency message via 112 has been issued, instructing residents to evacuate the Agios Stylianos area, with traffic disruptions reported on Lavriou Avenue.
Compensation for those affected by last year's fires in Keratea and Lavrio is being prioritized, with reports indicating that victims from the 2021 fires have only received 30% of the funds they are entitled to.
The first major wave of August holidaymakers is underway, with over 61,800 travelers departing from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, heading to popular island destinations.
Ferry services from Rafina and Lavrio have resumed normal operations after authorities lifted a departure ban caused by gale-force winds. The ban had been in effect, causing disruptions to ferry schedules.
A ferry, the 'Super Star,' was forced to return to Lavrio after being unable to dock at the islands of Andros and Tinos due to gale-force winds. Strong northerly winds, with gusts up to 125 km/h in some areas, caused significant disruptions to ferry schedules.
More than 100,000 passengers are expected to depart from Athens' ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio over the weekend, marking the first major summer holiday exodus.
A fire that broke out in Keratea has been contained in less than an hour, and traffic on Lavriou Avenue has been restored. Authorities quickly brought the blaze under control.
A large wildfire has erupted in the Plaka area of Keratea, located between Keratea and Lavrio, prompting the deployment of aerial firefighting resources.
From Lavrio port, Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, emphasized a significant initiative aimed at modernizing Greek maritime tourism and reducing bureaucracy, stating that digital transformation is a national necessity.
The vessel 'Champion Jet I' made an emergency arrival at the port of Lavrio after a 32-year-old sailor sustained an injury. The ship remains in port due to adverse weather conditions.
Ferry schedules from the port of Piraeus are being modified, and sailing bans are in effect in Rafina and Lavrio, as adverse weather conditions continue to impact Greece's ferry network in several areas.
Brad Pitt was in Lavrio for a series of filming sessions on a ship for his new movie "The Riders". The Hollywood star remains in Greece after his stops in Hydra,...
Attica's ports, including Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, experienced increased passenger traffic on Sunday, August 16, as thousands departed for the islands, with the Coast Guard on high alert.
Ferry services from Rafina and Lavrio in Greece were suspended until 13:00 on August 15 due to strong winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. Travelers were advised of disruptions, particularly on a major holiday.
A sailing ban in Greece has been lifted, allowing ferries to resume services from Rafina and Lavrio, with extra services added to accommodate increased passenger numbers following a period of gale-force winds.
Strong winds have led to the cancellation of ferry services from the Greek ports of Rafina and Lavrio, while services from Piraeus continue with disruptions. Authorities have also issued a high-risk warning for wildfires across several regions due to the gale-force winds.
Stormy Meltemi winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort are causing significant disruptions to ferry services in the Aegean Sea, leading to cancellations and difficulties for travelers, particularly affecting routes from Rafina and Lavrio.
Thousands of holidaymakers are departing from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, marking the peak of the traditional August exodus in Greece.
Police in Lavrio, Greece, arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with a case involving sexual acts and viewing pornographic performances against a minor, with the minor's mother allegedly involved in forcing her daughter into video calls.
Ferry services from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio are operating without problems today, Saturday, following a decrease in wind intensity across the region.
Departure restrictions remain in effect until 7:00 PM from the ports of Rafina and Lavrio due to severe weather conditions, impacting the large number of August holidaymakers.
A shocking video released on Wednesday, July 29, shows a car windshield being hit by a stone on Lavriou Avenue in Keratea, Athens.
Due to a 24-hour strike, SEAJETS ferry services from Rafina to several islands, including Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, and Naxos, will depart from the port of Lavrio on Friday, July 3rd.
A bomb scare on the Greek ferry 'Blue Star 2' ended after authorities conducted a thorough search and found no explosive device. The ship, which had been diverted to Lavrio, was subsequently cleared to continue its journey.
A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his 23-year-old passenger injured in a collision with a car at the intersection of Mesogeion and Lavriou in Agia Paraskevi, Greece. This incident is part of a broader pattern of serious road accidents involving motorcycles.
A 17-year-old and a 14-year-old have been arrested in Lavrio, Greece, on charges of child pornography. They are accused of manipulating and uploading images of girls to social media platforms.
The Easter getaway has been in full swing over the past 24 hours – 51 routes departing from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio before Easter Sunday The post Holy Saturday exodus: More than 5,800 passengers…
David Chour confirmed a long-term investment commitment with Hellenic Ammunition S.A. (EAS) in Lavrio, as the joint venture, 51% owned by Hellenic Defence Systems and 49% by its partner, moves into its next phase.
A 42-year-old driver was arrested on Lavriou Avenue for driving at 151 km/h under the influence of alcohol.
Ferry services are gradually being restored at the ports of Rafina and Lavrio after a ban on departures due to gale-force northerly winds was lifted at 13:00, though schedules have been modified.
Gale-force winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort continue to affect Greece, leading to the closure of ports in Rafina and Lavrio until 13:00, with modifications to services in Piraeus.
Sailing restrictions have been lifted in the Greek ports of Rafina and Lavrio, allowing ferry services to resume from 4:00 PM. This decision follows earlier cancellations and modifications to routes due to adverse weather conditions, while the situation for Piraeus port is still being assessed.
Greece is experiencing a major exodus for Assumption Day, with Kifissos KTEL bus stations overcrowded and increased traffic on Attica's exits, while port restrictions remain in Rafina and Lavrio.
Greek ports, including Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, are bustling with holidaymakers heading to the islands for the Assumption Day (Dekapentavgoustos) holiday, with increased traffic expected to peak today and tomorrow.
Passenger traffic has surged at Attica’s three main ports – Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio – from Friday through Sunday, with over 129,000 passengers departing as the holiday getaway peaks.
Police in Lavrio, Greece, have arrested a 56-year-old man for sexual acts and viewing pornographic performances involving a minor, with the 28-year-old mother of the minor also implicated in the case.
Ferry services from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio are operating without issues today, following an improvement in weather conditions and the weakening of strong winds that had previously disrupted schedules.
Gale-force winds, with gusts reaching 150 km/h in Penteli, have hit the Attica region, causing significant disruption. Ferry services from Rafina and Lavrio ports have been suspended due to the severe weather conditions.
There has been a significant increase in departures from Attica's ports, including Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, as over 50,000 travelers leave for summer holidays. This surge indicates a major exodus from the region for vacationers.
A seafarers' strike at Rafina port is causing disruptions, leading to the transfer of some ferry routes to Lavrio and the cancellation of others, despite a court ruling declaring the strike illegal.
A ship carrying 1,050 passengers docked at Lavrio port in Greece after receiving a bomb threat, prompting checks by port authority bomb disposal experts.
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias presented a major initiative at the port of Lavrio aimed at modernizing Greek maritime tourism and reducing bureaucracy.
A 17-year-old and a 14-year-old, who are related, were arrested in Lavrio on April 30 for child pornography and violating personal data laws after allegedly manipulating and uploading inappropriate photos of girls.
Early April 1896 marked one of the first and most significant labor uprisings in modern Greek history, as approximately 1,800 miners in Lavrio went on strike against exhausting shifts.
The joint venture Hellenic Ammunition SA, in which Hellenic Defense Systems (EAS) holds 51% and the Czech Group Czechoslovak... is ready for the next day after its establishment.
A 57-year-old speedboat captain collapsed and died while at sea after departing from Kea, Greece. A patrol boat from the Hellenic Coast Guard safely transported the vessel to port.