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EU Lawmakers Vote to Scrap Carry-on Luggage Charges

Airlines operating in the EU may soon be required to scrap charges for hand luggage and standardize rules on carry-on size and weight.
Posted On 05 Oct 2023
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Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash.
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EU Pushing Rules for Free Carry-on Baggage on Flights

EU lawmakers are pushing for rules that will ensure free carry-on luggage across airlines and set uniform baggage size limits.
Posted On 28 Sep 2023
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Greece’s Hotel Sector Reacts Strongly to Stayover Tax Upcoming Increase

The Greek government’s intention to increase the “stayover tax” has sparked reactions from hoteliers.
Posted On 26 Sep 2023
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EU to Delay Launch of ETIAS Border Entry System Again

The European Commission is set to push back the implementation ETIAS, a new EU-wide border entry system.
Posted On 26 Sep 2023
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Photo by Thomas Chizzali on Unsplash.
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Greece Increases Fines for Failure to Comply to Airbnb Tax Rules

The Greek government will tighten regulations on short-term rentals, imposing new fees and fines for non-compliance.
Posted On 22 Sep 2023
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EU Tightens Short-term Rental Rules, Airbnb Welcomes the News

The EU announced a new set of short-term rental rules aimed at increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings.
Posted On 22 Sep 2023
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STAMA: Greece’s Short-term Rental Sector Recognized as Market Player

Greece’s short-term rentals managers welcome the government’s recognition of Airbnb-style activity as an equal hospitality market segment.
Posted On 20 Sep 2023
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Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO Update Deal with Greek Tax Authorities

Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities.
Posted On 19 Sep 2023
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Greek Hoteliers: Stayover Tax Should Be Reassessed

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to re-examine and redesign the stayover tax imposed on hotel customers.
Posted On 19 Sep 2023
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Greek PM’s Decision to Tax Airbnb Activity Gets Mixed Reactions

The announcement to tax Airbnb rental income in Greece has received mixed reactions from hospitality stakeholders and property owners.
Posted On 18 Sep 2023
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Photo by Febrian Zakaria on Unsplash.
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Greece to Raise Stayover Tax at Hotels, Charge VAT to Airbnb Hosts

The “stayover tax" charged at Greek hotels will rise and Airbnb hosts with 3 or more properties will be subject to VAT.
Posted On 17 Sep 2023
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the 87th Thessaloniki International Fair. Photo source: Press Office of PM.
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PM Mitsotakis: Measures to Deal with Natural Disasters in Greece

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the government’s priorities and announced measures to deal with natural disasters in Greece.
Posted On 16 Sep 2023
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Photo by Mauricio Muñoz on Unsplash.
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Greek Golden Visa Program Attracts Thousands Before Minimum Investment Cost Doubles

Demand for a Greek golden visa increased right before the cost for property in some areas doubled.
Posted On 11 Sep 2023
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Photo source: European Commission
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Heated Debate Over Forest Fires as Greek PM Announces More Measures

Greece’s PM announced fire prevention measures in a heated debate in parliament as blazes continue to burn Evros for weeks.
Posted On 02 Sep 2023
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Experts Warn EU’s New ETIAS Border System May Cause Problems

Travel and aviation experts are warning that the ETIAS EU-border entry system to take effect in 2024 may lead to problems.
Posted On 01 Sep 2023
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Airlines to Pay for UK Flight Control Meltdown, Says IATA

The UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) software error causes major disruption, airlines to pay for passengers' care.
Posted On 01 Sep 2023
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Athens Bans Tables and Chairs on Panepistimiou St

The Athens City Council agreed on Monday to ban businesses from placing tables and chairs along central Panepistimiou St.
Posted On 29 Aug 2023
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Greek Consumers’ Protection Center: Tips for a Carefree Holiday

Greece’s consumer body KEPKA has released guidelines so travelers will avoid falling into tourist traps.
Posted On 21 Aug 2023
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Greek Police Urge Road Safety for August 15 Holiday Week

The Greek Police will increase traffic measures during the August 15 holiday week to ensure road safety.
Posted On 11 Aug 2023
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EKPIZO: What to Know When Going to the Beach in Greece

Greek consumer rights organization EKPIZO informs on what beachgoers should know when visiting a beach in Greece.
Posted On 08 Aug 2023
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