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News about the involvement of government in port activities. Includes government laws applicable to ports, state-owned ports including European Union issues with national government implications. Also includes inter-government meetings, agreements and visits of government officials.
Bulgaria: Pre-election rush for port concessions at heavily discounted prices
Varna, Bulgaria (Ports Europe) February 19, 2021 – Eight concessions for large and smaller ports in Bulgaria are to be announced in 2021, according to a new...
Joint Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Egypt and Cyprus
Joint Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus – February 11, 2021...
Statement by Greek minister of Foreign Affairs after meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs “Philia Forum”
Statement by the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias after the end of the meeting of the Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs “Philia...
Press Statement by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim, Durres port visit
Press Statement – U.S. Ambassador to Albania Yuri Kim visits Durres port – February 11, 2021 Ambassador Yuri Kim: As you know, I often talk about...
U.S. ambassador to Greece sees investment in local ports
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) February 12, 2021 – Speaking at a 2021 New Year’s Reception, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R. Pyatt, said that...
Signing of the CAP Agreement and implementation of EU legislation in the field of transport remain priorities for Ukraine
The signing of the Common Aviation Area Agreement between Ukraine and the EU and the implementation of European legislation in the field of transport remain...
Ukraine discusses cooperation with the Belgian port of Ghent
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine is interested in cooperation with the Belgian port of Ghent in the field of concession projects in the port industry,...
New support for coastal shipping of €12 million announced by Greek government
New support, amounting to €12 million ($14.5 million), was provided by the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy for coastal shipping companies, recognizing...
Statement by the Greek Prime Minister after his meeting with the President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis, in Nicosia
Statement by the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after his meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis, in Nicosia –...
Greek Prime Minister meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem
Statements by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis following his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem – February 8, 2021...
Greek Prime Minister joins teleconference of the first Summit of the China Cooperation Initiative with 17 countries of Central and Eastern Europe
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took part this morning, via teleconference, in the first Summit of the China Cooperation Initiative with 17 countries...
U.S. Defender exercise to test Bulgaria and Romania Black Sea ports, connecting transport infrastructure
Constanta, Romania (PortSEurope) February 10 – Final planning is underway for this year’s major European Defender exercise on training for high-end...
Armenia and Georgia discuss Persian Gulf-Black Sea transport corridor issues
On February 8, 2021, Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Georgian Ambassador to Armenia Giorgi Saganelidze – February 8, 2021...
Who wants what in Greek ports’ privatisation
Athens, Greece (PortSEurope) February 8, 2020 – Greece’s ports are becoming a geopolitical and financial playground that has drawn interest from all...
Albania takes over chairmanship of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) organisation
Press Release – The Official start of the Albanian Chairmanship-in-office of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) organisation (January – June...
Greek Foreign Minister meets with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab
Statement by Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias following his meetings with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and European Neighborhood and American Affairs...
Libya welcomes EU ambassador José Antonio
Tripoli, Libya (PortSEurope) February 2, 2021 – The European Union Ambassador to Libya, José Antonio, has visited the headquarters of the National Oil...