The cruise ship Azamara Pursuit, which has anchored in the port of the city, after the permission of the Port Fund, is facing problems with some local authorities of Preveza.
According to Mr. Costas Conte, former president of the Association of Cruise Shipowners and Shipping Operators (EEKFN) the ship is unable to procure fuel under transit status despite the relevant decision of the Ministry of Finance (March 23, 2021, E.2065 entitled supply with exemption from fuel tax charges intended for the maintenance of cruise ships docked in Greek ports due to the health crisis COVID – 19. ») which concerns all cruise ships moored in Greek ports.
The competent authorities of Preveza refuse to implement the specific law that is already being implemented in various destinations in the territory, says Mr. Kontes and calls on the competent ministries to ensure the implementation of the legislation.
He points out that the stay of the cruise ship in Preveza benefits the local community financially as during its stay in the port will employ, for supplies and maintenance work, a sufficient number of professionals in the area.
At the same time, its stay is an advertisement for the area and as he emphasizes, it should be utilized in order for the ship-owning company to include in its programs the destination of Preveza.
Latest News
Greece’s Labor Market Trends; Job Vacancies Surge
According to the latest data job openings soared to a record high of 70,826 positions in the first quarter of 2024, marking a remarkable 115.6% annual increase.
Eurostat: Inflation in Greece and Euro area at 2.5% in June
Final figures on inflation for Greece came in slightly worse than the preliminary figure of 2.4%, released by ELSTAT at the start of July
Greece Acts to Protect Consumers amid Soaring Electricity Prices
Skylakakis outlined the government's initiatives but withheld specifics regarding the emergency tax and bill subsidies, which are slated for finalization by late July.
Cruise Industry Opposes New EU Plan for Piraeus Port
According to the Plan, cruise ship passengers will be transported by shuttle boats from Piraeus port to the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF), so that they can then travel to Athens
Greek State to Reopen 3.875% Bond on Wed.
Bond of 3.875% is set to mature on March 12, 2029
Critical Week for Greece-Cyprus Cable
The study concluded that the social benefits of the interconnection, totaling 8 billion euros, far outweigh its 1.9 billion euros construction cost, resulting in a net social benefit exceeding 6 billion euros.
Roberta Metsola Re-elected President of European Parliament
Her second term will be for a period of two and a half years
ELSTAT: 1.5% Increase in Business Turnover in May 2024
The most significant increase in turnover in May 2024 compared with May 2023 was recorded from the enterprises of the Accommodation and Food Service Activities, sector which grew by 14.8%.
Cosco: Container Traffic Decline at Piraeus Port Continues
This strategic shift has diminished Piraeus's standing as a prominent Mediterranean port and a key transshipment hub post-Suez Canal.
Gov’t Eyes Return of Power Subsidies Amid Spike in Rates
According to reports, the government will resume an electricity subsidization program, given that forecasts cite disruptions – i.e. higher rates