Stories from Piraeus · Greece

The MAT movement, referring to riot police, is being prepared in the Greek cities of Piraeus, Larissa, and Kalamata.

A ferry carrying 12 passengers and 10 crew members sank in Greece. The Vanuatu-flagged vessel was en route from Piraeus to Crete. All 21 individuals on board were rescued. There are 147 passengers still onboard the Vanuatu ferry that was hit by an entav.

Greece is promoting its ports to attract more cruise ship routes and passengers. The country aims to showcase its offerings to high-level executives from cruise companies. Local communities and ports are being highlighted as destinations for cruise lines.

Labor unions held a demonstration at the Municipal Theater square in Piraeus. The protest has immobilized the metro, electric trains, and trams. Buses and trolleybuses are scheduled to operate from 9:00 PM tonight. Ships remain docked at the ports.

A ship carrying Ukrainian wheat, which was exported from occupied territories, has arrived at the Israeli port of Piraeus. Ukrainian authorities had previously warned of the consequences of such actions. Diplomatic sources have confirmed this information.

The Gamma Ethniki football league play-offs have commenced with a large crowd attending the match between Ethnikos Piraeus and Aris Petroupolis. The stadium in Moschato was filled, with thousands of paper slips thrown onto the field. The teams will play every three days, with the season concluding on May 17th. The match between Elassona and Panthrakikos, featuring the champions of two groups, will conclude with an award ceremony. The game remains scoreless in the initial 15 minutes. The playoff matches are underway with players like Konaté and Christopoulos active on the pitch. Organizers face criticism regarding the scheduling and coordination of the matches. Panatolikos has secured a lead in the match, currently positioned at the 521st minute mark of play. The broadcast notes the departure of player Matsan and mentions Yannis Anastasiou.