The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has announced a series of urgent and coordinated actions to protect Greek-owned vessels and seafarers, following a sharp escalation in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
But the real scene-stealer? The unmistakable voice of Konstantinos Argiros, singing his 2022 hit, “Athina Mou” (My Athens).
The fires, burning since the weekend, have prompted a state of emergency to enable swift action by local authorities.
Today and tomorrow are also expected to be the peak of the Easter outings. According to sources in the ferry market, bookings are running at about the same level as last year. From today until Good Friday, in fact, the occupancy rate on most routes for the Cyclades is 100%, while for the islands of the North Aegean, Crete and the Dodecanese it is about 60%.
According to AP, the 7.7-magnitude tremor has claimed the lives of at least 144 people in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand. As of now, no Greek citizens have been reported among the casualties or injured.
While no cruise company has officially canceled their scheduled stops at the island, concerns remain, with companies closely monitoring the situation, awaiting government safety measures that will dictate how cruise ships can approach the island before making any final decisions.
