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Piraeus

American

[pahy-ree-uhs, pi-rey-] / paɪˈri əs, pɪˈreɪ- /

Or Peiraeus

noun

a seaport in SE Greece: the port of Athens.

Piraeus British

/ paɪˈriːəs, pɪˈreɪ- /

noun

Modern Greek name: Piraiévs. a port in SE Greece, adjoining Athens: the country's chief port; founded in the 5th century _bc as the port of Athens. Pop (municipality): 181 933 (2001)

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But his achievements can be seen in the construction work he initiated in Athens and Piraeus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

In 2016 it also took over the Piraeus port authority -- and the third remaining container terminal -- until 2052.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Scotland's men made a disastrous start in Piraeus, falling behind to an early goal from Anastasios Bakasetas, who sidestepped Grant Hanley before drilling home.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

Now a prosecutor at the naval appeal court in Piraeus has recommended that the current head of the Hellenic coastguard, Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas, and three other senior officers should go on trial.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Eratosthenes would no doubt have first made inquiries at Athens’ port of Piraeus for passage aboard a freighter.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

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