Newly established ferry linking Thessaloniki with Izmir suspends operation

·

The ferry link between the Greek city of Thessaloniki and the Turkish coastal city of Izmir will be temporarily suspended on Wednesday until the summer of 2023, Ekathimerini has reported.

In an announcement, the Levante Ferries group said “the exact date of the resumption of the service in the summer of 2023 will be determined in a later announcement.”

Levante Ferries.

Since the start of the ferry service on October 10, 2022, the ferry ‘Smyrna di Levante’ has carried out 40 trips.

When the ferry line was first launched, the company said it would create a bridge of communication between Greece and Turkey and that the two countries were coming closer on a trade, social and cultural level.

Source: Ekathimerini.

READ MORE: Ferry service from Cyprus to Greece to start after 22 years.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

New leadership elected at Federation of Cyprus Communities conference in Adelaide

Delegates from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Adelaide for the Annual Conference of the Federation of Cyprus Communities.

Hellenic talent shines in 2026 Archibald Prize shortlist

Greek Australian artists and subjects are among the finalists in the 2026 Archibald Prize, showcasing Hellenic contributions to Australia.

Melbourne teens accused of plotting to kidnap Paul Samlidis remain behind bars

Three teenagers accused of attempting to kidnap Melbourne nightclub promoter Paul Samlidis remain in custody.

Greek-born population in Australia reaches historic low as migrant generation ages

Australia’s Greek-born population has fallen below 90,000 for the first time in decades, reflecting the ageing of the post-war migrants.

Australians detained as Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Crete

Australians aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete as part of a large civilian mission.

You May Also Like

Greek PM praises Onassis Foundation’s large donation to fund model public schools

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed the Onassis Foundation’s 160 million euro donation to establish 22 model public schools.

SA becomes first Australian jurisdiction to legislate Indigenous Voice to Parliament

South Australia has become the first jurisdiction in the country to set up an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Heritage NSW inspects Paragon Café as emergency works get underway

The Paragon Café in Katoomba has taken its first meaningful steps toward preservation following a recent on-site inspection by Heritage NSW.