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Travelers to Europe Will Need to Pay a 7-euro Charge to Enter EU

Travelers from the US and other countries, currently allowed visa-free access to Europe, will as of 2024 have to pay a 7-euro fee to enter.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Strong Dynamic to Lift Tourism Above 2019 Levels

Greek hoteliers expect strong dynamic to continue, pushing tourism performance beyond pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Greek Beaches: Sunbed Overload Leads to Court Enquiry for Shoreline Misuse

Greece’s Supreme Court has ordered an enquiry following claims that beach bars are illegally occupying a number of island beaches.

Athens Mayor Proposes 16 Measures to Tackle Greek Capital’s Traffic

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis proposes 16 measures to combat traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and driver safety.

Athens’ Pedion tou Areos Park Redevelopment Plan Scrapped

Greece’s highest court has struck down an Attica Region plan to redevelop Athens’ central Pedion tou Areos Park.

Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Gives No Timetable for Demolition of Top Floors

Ble Kedros, representing Coco-mat Hotels, will carry out a study before tearing down two floors of its hotel in Athens.

Greece Updates Bill, Lifts Restrictions for Greeks Voting from Abroad

Greek lawmakers approved a law which allows Greeks living abroad to vote without restrictions.

Greek Gov’t Announces Support for Employees Affected by Fires  

Greece announced a set of measures to support employees who work at enterprises affected by recent fires.

Greece Cuts Operating Hours at Archaeological Sites Due to Heatwave

Greek archaeological sites and monuments will remain closed between noon and 17:30 due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.

Athens: Emergency Measures for Residents, Visitors to Stay Safe During Heatwave

The Municipality of Athens has announced emergency measures to help residents and visitors keep cool during the heatwave.

Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis

In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic.

Greek Island Transport Subsidy Program Accepting Applications

Greek island residents and businesses can apply for transportation subsidies through to August 31.

Greece to Make POS Machines Mandatory in Taxis, Delivery Services

Greece will make POS machines mandatory in taxis and delivery services and encourage card use.

EP Calls for Bulgaria, Romania to Join Schengen Free-Travel Area by End-2023

MEPs have once again called on the Council of the EU to approve Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen free-travel area.

Greece May Soon Tighten Inspections for Illicit Liquor Violations

Greece may soon tighten inspections at popular tourist destinations for illicit liquor violations.

Greek Court Rules Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Must Tear Down Top Floors

A hotel in Athens has three months to demolish its two top floors which are blocking views to the Acropolis.

Greek Policymakers to Examine Measures for Airbnb-style Rentals

Greek policymakers will be examining a new set of measures aimed at regulating the short-term rental market.

Ioanna Dretta: New Greek Gov’t Must Coordinate to Ensure Tourism Sector

Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta sets out priorities for new government after elections.

Greece Launches New ‘Tool’ to Crack Down on Tax Evasion

Greek authorities are enhancing tax fraud efforts with a new digital ‘tool’ that enables financial profiling and cross-referencing.

No Swimming or Approach Allowed at Zakynthos’ Navagio Beach

Tourists will only be able to see Zakynthos’ famous Shipwreck Beach from afar for 20 minutes max.