We have maritime borders and we guard them with the titanic efforts of the men and women of the Coast Guard. At the same time, we have also made thousands of rescues. Thousands of human lives have been saved in the Aegean or in the Mediterranean because men and women of the Coast Guard have gone. (translated)
The Mediterranean unites its voice and Europe must listen to it. Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and Malta are forming a strong front for an environmentally responsible but realistic European shipping policy, as evidenced by our joint Declaration. As (translated)
«Είναι πολύ σημαντικό για εμάς, μετά από μια διαδρομή συνεχών προσπαθειών, να ενώσουμε τις φωνές μας σε ό,τι έχει να κάνει με την ευρωπαϊκή ναυτιλία, που άπτεται άμεσα της ευρωπαϊκής οικονομίας»
I am shocked by the crash of the F-4 Phantom aircraft of our Air Force in Tanagra. In these difficult times, our thoughts are with the pilots, their families, and the personnel of the Air Force. (translated)
Floating ambulance in Thassos. Six transfers have already taken place. Our islanders often feel isolated. Knowing that we can support them in a difficult moment, transferring them quickly to a referral hospital, is invaluable. Because time is... (translated)
Water. The source of life. The most obvious thing in the world. And the most difficult for a small island, like Ithaca, in the age of the climate crisis. We approved a new grant of €100,000 for the maintenance of the desalination units of Ithaca. To keep the tap running, every hour, every day of the... (translated)
The repercussions for citizens, food prices, and energy will be disastrous if some of the northern countries insist on implementing measures for decarbonization in shipping, as transportation will incur exorbitant costs for "green" fuels that (translated)
In Salamina, where the civil protection forces are battling the fires, the Coast Guard – Hellenic Coast Guard is operating from the sea with 7 patrol boats for the safe evacuation of citizens. So far, 364 people have been rescued from the maritime areas. (translated)
With stormy winds of up to 9 Beaufort in the Aegean, everyone needs to be particularly careful. I contacted the ferry companies, requesting increased attention and continuous updates for passengers regarding any changes or cancellations of schedules. It is good to check before we head to the port to (translated)
A large operation by the Coast Guard – Hellenic Coast Guard yesterday, in collaboration with vessels from the Fire Department, fishing boats, and private vessels in Siviri, Halkidiki. As the flames threatened the beach, 481 of our fellow citizens were safely evacuated by sea. (translated)
A large operation of the Coast Guard – Hellenic Coast Guard yesterday, in collaboration with vessels from the Fire Brigade, fishing boats, and private vessels in Siviour, Halkidiki. As the flames threatened the beach, 481 of our fellow humans who were present were safely evacuated by sea. (translated)
Apostolos Siskos won a silver medal in the 200m backstroke at the European Swimming Championship in Paris, with a national record, crushing his previous one. The first medal for Greece in the competition. 🥈🇬🇷 And only 21 years old. European champion U23, with a future just beginning. (translated)
Miltos Tentoglou is the European champion for the fourth consecutive time. 🥇 Berlin, Munich, Rome, and now Birmingham. The only Greek with four European golds in outdoor track and field. Medals from hard work, determination, talent, and soul. And somewhere, a child saw him flying again. (translated)
In Kos, two female officers of the Coast Guard stood by 250 people who traveled under unacceptable conditions. And they brought them to safety and dignity. Once again. Like every day, in every port, on every island, the women and men of (translated)
Stelios Ramfos has passed away. A thinker who never stopped searching for what it means to be Greek and conveying it in the public dialogue. Ancient philosophy, Byzantium, Orthodoxy, the modern person, he brought everything into a common time, in an endless conversation. (translated)
The strategic planning of the Government @PrimeministerGR of the Ministry of Shipping and the Coast Guard for tackling migration at our maritime borders yields daily results in the field and the outcomes are measurable: 📉 Total reduction of migration (translated)
Today the country mourns two people who lost their lives in the line of duty. The women and men who fight every day for the protection of human life know that their work requires bravery, self-sacrifice, and absolute dedication. That's why, with high... (translated)
I express my sincere condolences to the families and colleagues of the firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. I had the honor of working with the women and men of the Fire Department in particularly demanding and critical circumstances and (translated)
Another great success of the Port Authority – Greek Coast Guard in the fight against drug trafficking. A 54-year-old was arrested in the port of Igoumenitsa and more than 92 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis (SKUNK) were seized. Congratulations to the Regional staff. (translated)
For the first time since 1999, we are proceeding with port projects in Zante. An island with a huge contribution to tourism and the national economy needs a modern, safe, and functional port. The master plan for the port was submitted to the Ministry a week ago and https://t.co/NdBJe3kHGK (translated)
Claim it. Contact us at [email protected]
