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There are not enough Greek sailors to man ships with Greek flagsThe essential reason why the Greek registry cannot be further strengthened – the Greek flag – was pointed out during an informal meeting of officials of the Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy with journalists. There are not enough Greek bridge and engine officers since there must be up to six Greeks on each commercial ship under the Greek flag based on the organisational structure.The Greek-owned fleet has exceeded 5,000 ships. It is necessary to attract the youth to the sea and to the maritime profession as a solution to the problem. The ministry will focus on improving Maritime Education.
QuoteThere are not enough Greek sailors to man ships with Greek flagsThe essential reason why the Greek registry cannot be further strengthened – the Greek flag – was pointed out during an informal meeting of officials of the Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy with journalists. There are not enough Greek bridge and engine officers since there must be up to six Greeks on each commercial ship under the Greek flag based on the organisational structure.The Greek-owned fleet has exceeded 5,000 ships. It is necessary to attract the youth to the sea and to the maritime profession as a solution to the problem. The ministry will focus on improving Maritime Education.https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/11/25/not-enough-greek-sailors-ships/
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Man found hanged from tree in KylliniThe body of a man was found hanging from a tree in a house yard in Kyllini, western Greece, on Saturday, police said.Authorities have not excluded foul play considering that the man’s hands were tied behind his back, according to state-run broadcaster ERT.
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg - who is on the BBC show on November 26? What time it is on?Laura Kuenssberg will be joined by prime minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis...Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg... is on at 9am on BBC1.
Keir Starmer open to return of Parthenon marbles, reports sayLabour leader gives strongest hint yet of support for loan deal with Greece if his party wins next electionThe Greek government has been assured by Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour party, that in the event of electoral victory next year he will not block a prospective arrangement to return the Parthenon marbles to Athens.Speaking through aides before talks in London with the Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Starmer gave his strongest hint yet of his support for a loan deal that would see the antiquities return to the country where they were carved 2,500 years ago.“If a loan deal that is mutually acceptable to the British government and the Greek government will be agreed, we won’t stand in the way,” one of the Labour leader’s close allies was quoted as saying by the Financial Times.