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News about the involvement of government in port activities. Includes government laws applicable to ports, state-owned ports including European Union issues with national government implications. Also includes inter-government meetings, agreements and visits of government officials.
Italy: Discussion underway with the EU for a solution that does not penalize port system
“The Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport has started a discussion with the European Commission on the subject of taxation of ports, a constructive...
Ukraine plans further large-scale infrastructure projects
In 2021, Ukraine will continue to implement large-scale infrastructure projects in cooperation with business – December 3, 2020 “Next year, the...
U.S. Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at the 31st Annual Greek Economic Summit
Athens, Greece (PortSEurope) December 2, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R. Pyatt, has spoken at the 31st Annual Greek Economic Summit, an...
EU agrees to maritime territorial continuity proposal from Rome
Rome, Italy (PortSEurope) December 1, 2020 – After a long dialogue with the EU, the European Commission has agreed a path proposed by the Ministry of...
Ukraine is interested in implementing joint investment projects with Turkish companies – minister
Today, November 29, Minister of Infrastructure Vladyslav Krykliy is part of the delegation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal on a two-day working...
Ports included in range of Turkey-Qatar agreements
Istanbul, Turkey (PortSEurope) November 30, 2020 – Turkey and Qatar have signed 10 new deals at a joint meeting held at the presidential complex in...
COSCO claims further 16% of Piraeus Port Authority
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) November 29, 2020 – COSCO Shipping Ports Limited has sent an official letter to the Greek government requesting a further...
Greek statement after EU-Southern Neighbourhood Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
“As we share a common sea, we must follow common rules. Turkey constantly violates international law, stability and security in the region. “We...
Albania and UAE discuss cooperation
Durrës, Albania (PortSEurope) November 27, 2020 – The Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has met with the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah...
Ukraine plans further public-private partnership projects – port of Chernomorsk next
The Ministry of Infrastructure continues to prepare new public-private partnership (PPP) projects in various infrastructure sectors and is actively preparing...
Ukraine to develop cooperation with BSEC for the implementation of projects in the Black Sea region
Ukraine will develop and deepen cooperation with the member countries of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) to implement promising projects in the field...
Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at the Greek SingularityU Summit
Athens, Greece (PortSEurope) November 26, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R. Pyatt, has spoken at the SingularityU Summit in Greece....
Eurasia; New export gateway from Iranian ports
Director General of Amirabad Ports and Maritime office: Exports to Eurasian countries is the new gateway to neutralize sanctions on Iran’s economy...
56th Plenary of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) at the Greek Parliament
Athens, 24 November 2020 56th Plenary of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) at the Hellenic Parliament The 56th Plenary...
Announcement of Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the issuance of a new illegal Turkish NAVTEX
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – November 21, 2020 Turkey today issued a new illegal NAVTEX, announcing the continuation of its illegal seismic...
Georgia participates in opening ceremony of China Third International Import Expo (CIIE)
Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava, at the invitation of the People’s Republic of China, took part in the opening ceremony of...
Georgia and South Korea to launch feasibility study on the start of negotiations on a free trade agreement
It is planned to launch a feasibility study on the start of negotiations on a free trade agreement between Georgia and the Republic of Korea. The decision was...
Newly appointed ambassador of Japan to Azerbaijan visited Baku port
Baku, Azerbaijan (PortSEurope) November 23, 2020 – On November 16, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to...
40% of priority investment projects in Ukraine are in infrastructure and transport
Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) November 23, 2020 – Minister of Infrastructure, Vladislav Krykliy, has announced that the government has approved a list of...
Belarus eyeing seaport in Romania’s Constanta for export promotion
Constanta, Romania (PortSEurope) November 20, 2020 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Romania Andrei Grinkevich has visited...