The Latest Breaking News from Piraeus

Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune.

The festival includes a bouquet of free events, exhibitions and concerts and takes place at the E8 gate of the port of Piraeus until 12/10

Hammers get revenge after loss in Piraeus last month

Andonis Kargiotis, 36, drowned after being pushed from a ferry ramp as he tried to board in Piraeus near Athens

A Greek island ferry captain and three of his crew face homicide charges over the death of a tardy passenger who was pushed by crew members into the sea as he tried to force his way onto the departing vessel

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An Iranian-flagged tanker anchored off the Greek port of Piraeus is expected this week to retrieve part of its cargo of oil confiscated by the United States and sail back to Iran following a Greek court ruling, government sources said on Wednesday.

This formerly-run down port is where you’d go to catch a ferry on to the islands – now it’s becoming a characterful, authentic place to shop, eat and see art, says Heidi Fuller-Love

An Iranian-flagged tanker seized by Greece in April, part of whose cargo was confiscated by the United States, was being towed to the port of Piraeus on Saturday, Greek coast guard officials said, after Greek authorities approved its release. For over two months the Iranian-flagged Lana, formerly Pegas, has been…