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Greece’s Hoteliers to Take Music Quota Decision to Court if Needed  

Hoteliers in Greece are warning that they will be taking a recent Culture Ministry bill setting a Greek music quota to court if the bill is not withdrawn.

EU Approves Updated Single Permit – Work Rules for Third-country Nationals

EU lawmakers endorsed a set of revised rules for combined work and residence permits for third-country nationals.

Greek Citizens Among the Least Affected by Visa Restrictions in 2023

Greece ranked 18th among 30 countries whose citizens were affected the least by visa restrictions in 2023, according to a UN Tourism report.

SETE Urges Culture Minister to ‘Reconsider’ Controversial Greek Music Quota Bill

Following Greece’s hoteliers, SETE is also calling on the Culture Ministry to drop a controversial Greek-language music quota bill.

Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism

Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development.

Greece’s Hotel Chamber Wants Music Quota Bill Scrapped

Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to take action and scrap a controversial bill setting music quotas for hotels.

Greek Hoteliers Slam Culture Ministry’s Music Quota Requirement

Greek hoteliers are up in arms over a Culture Ministry bill that requires hotels to play a minimum of 45% Greek songs and music in public areas.

Culture Ministry Tables Greek Music Quota Bill for Airports, Ports, Hotels

A bill that requires hotels, casinos, ports and airports in Greece to play a minimum of 45% Greek music is open for public consultation.

Greek Lawmakers Take Action to Protect Public Beach Access

For the first time, Greece will introduce steep fines for obstructing access to public beaches.

Stricter EU Rules for Airbnb-style Rentals to Ensure Transparency, Affordable Housing

EU lawmakers agreed to a set of rules that aim to protect consumers from fraudulent short-term rental offers and promote transparency.

Lifeguard Requirement for Shoreline Use Upsets Evia’s Beach Business Owners

Evia entrepreneurs hoping to operate businesses on the beach are up in arms over a new bill which requires they hire lifeguards.

European Parliament in Talks on EU-wide Disability Card

The European Parliament recently adopted its mandate for negotiations with the Council of the European Union on the EU disability card and the parking card for persons with disabilities.

Greece Launches Visitable Cheese Factory Certification Process

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be launching procedures for the certification of cheese factories so that they can open to tourists.

HOTREC Wants Single-use and Reuse Systems in Packaging and Packaging Waste Law

Hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes in Europe are urging lawmakers to ‘recalibrate’ the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste law.

EASA Proposes First EU-wide Regulation on Ground Handling

EASA is aiming nto increase the safety, cybersecurity and consistency of all the actions that happen on the ground before and after a flight at EU airports.

Greece to Set Up Platform for Shoreline Use Auctions

Greece will be setting up a platform where interested parties can apply for shoreline use auctions and citizens can report beach violations.

Maritime Spatial Planning: European Commission Refers Greece to EU Court of Justice

The European Commission has referred Greece to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to establish and communicate its maritime spatial plans.

EU: Bulgaria and Romania to Join Schengen Area Starting with Air and Sea Borders

Bulgaria and Romania are to join the Schengen area, starting with lifting controls at air and sea borders as of March 2024.

Short-term Rentals to Pay New Tax to Municipalities from 2024

Short-term rental properties in Greece are now obliged to pay a stayover duty in favor of municipalities.

Greece’s New Tourism Land Use Bill Sets Terms for Airbnbs and Uninhabited Islands

A new spatial planning bill in Greece sets limits to Airbnb-style operations.