Strike in Greece hits island ferries and Athens transport network
Greek island ferries are tied up in port and Athens public transport, hospitals and state schools face disruption after unions went on strike against proposed labour reforms.
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First Minister launched new Arran ferry at Ferguson shipyard with painted-on ‘windows’
She was launched by Nicola Sturgeon amid a fanfare of publicity.
REVEALED: Officials’ secret talks on moving troubled new CalMac ferries to different shipyard for completion
GOVERNMENT officials held discussions over moving Scotland’s two new CalMac ferries to a new shipyard to be completed.
CalMac ferry saga: Now passenger capacity to be cut on delayed new boats
THE capacity of two delayed CalMac ferries being built on the Clyde is set to be slashed.
Ferry service to the Western Isles will cost taxpayers £67m by 2022
A ferry service to the Western Isles will cost taxpayers at least £67 million by 2022 – but bankers will still own the 700-passenger ship.
Northern Isles ferry services to go out to contract ‘as soon as possible’
THE latest contract for providing lifeline ferry services to the Northern Isles will be put out to tender "as soon as possible", transport minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed.
Anger as Calmac suspends ferry service between Ardrossan and Campbeltown
FERRY operator Calmac faced anger last night after suspending a vital route.
Transport Scotland faces ferry services budget difficulties
Security guards deployed on cross-Channel ferries to deter terrorists
HIGHLY trained security specialists are being deployed by a cross-Channel ferry operator for the first time this weekend amid fears the vessels are an easy target for terrorists.