Greece Cuts Ferry Prices Amid Slump, Yet All Eyes Are on Our Discord Pets 🐈

The cats & dogs of our private hub are the real Greek summer stars ✨

June 12, 2025

👋 Hey there expats,

In this week’s newsletter, we’re sharing with you top news headlines, a fun fact about what’s happening in Greece and updates from our furry friends of our private Discord community.

👉Did you know? You can get up to 30% off on Ferry rides

Due to declining passenger numbers for the first time since the pandemic, down about 3–4% in the first 5 months of 2025 compared to 2024, ferry operators (especially in the Dodecanese and North Aegean) implemented discounts up to 30% on selected routes.

Family and group-specific offers are also available, including around 10% off on Piraeus–Cyclades passages. Read more here.

In the news

🚒36 fires in the last 24 hours in the country — Read here.

‼️Fines of 750 euros to citizens who illegally "download" and stream content – Read here.

In the community

It’s the adorable cats and dogs of our Discord community who are stealing the spotlight!

From sunbathing tabbies to pups posing like Greek gods, our furry friends have turned our chat into a heartwarming pet parade. Whether they’re curled up beside their humans planning their next island hop or just demanding more snacks during Zoom calls, these four-legged expats are the real stars of the summer ⭐️

👉 Not a client yet? Send in an application to join, and say hi to our members and furry friends on Discord.

Upcoming events

Athenians have been masters of celebration since ancient times—sunshine, stories, and spectacular shows are in their DNA.

If you're planning a trip, why not time it with one of the city's epic annual festivals? Here's your guide to the best events happening throughout the year. Read here.

That's it for this week's newsletter! As always, feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or if you'd like to be featured.

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead filled with Greek adventures and memorable experiences.

Yassas!

The “My Greek Expat Journey” Team

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