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Greece – Mongolia Air Services Deal to Boost Connectivity

Greek parliament ratified an air services agreement between Greece and Mongolia which will strengthen air connectivity and tourism.

Greece’s Hoteliers Call for Improved Border Point Services

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take actions that will facilitate road tourism ahead of the peak summer season.

Greece Sets Safety Priority for Aviation Ecosystem

Greece increased its level of application of international standards in aviation from 69.1% to 74.89% compared to global average 69.3%.

Greece and Mongolia Sign Bilateral Aviation Agreement

Athens and Mongolia signed a bilateral aviation agreement paving the way for further cooperation between the two countries.

Greece Launches Charter Tourism with Flights to 3 Islands

The Greek islands of Astypalea, Kastelorizo and Milos recently welcomed the first ‘island hopping’ charter flights as part of Greece’s pilot program to introduce charter tourism.

Greece Enters Transport Deal with Russia

Greece and Russia will cooperate in the field of transport through the exchange of knowhow and actions in road, rail, air and marine transport.

Greece Prepares Competition for Biggest-ever Railway Overhaul

The Greek government is expected to soon launch Greece’s largest-ever railway overhaul budgeted at 4 billion euros.

Greece Paves Way for Next-generation Freight Transport Projects

Greek authorities have set aside 4 billion euros to connect major ports with the country’s railway network.

Greek Taxis Under the Microscope

The Greek Tourism Ministry said it would establish a permanent inspection body, tasked with uncovering taxi drivers offering illegal transport services.

Revised Law Changes Card Payments for Greece Taxi Services

Greece’s taxi drivers federation has announced that payment by credit card through ride-sharing apps such as Beat and Uber are no longer allowed.

Beat Taxi Service Joins Forces with Athens Hotels

Popular ride-hailing firm Beat has entered the hospitality market with the launch of a pilot program for hotels in Athens.

Greek Taxi Drivers React Again Over Liberalization Law

Greek taxi drivers are reacting to a Transport Ministry decision to amend an omnibus bill that paves the way for the further liberalization of the profession.

Greek Bill Lays Out Harsher Rules for Taxi Services Providers

A draft bill regulating taxi services providers such as Uber and Beat was tabled in parliament last week laying out a stricter framework of operations.

Greek Taxi Drivers Up in Arms Over Uber

Greek taxi drivers took to the streets this week demonstrating against Uber cab service, which they claim is depriving them of their living.

Draft Bill Prompts Greece Taxi Service to Launch Online Petition

The founder of "Beat" has launched an online campaign to stop the government from drafting a bill that would force taxi e-platforms and apps to operate as transport companies.

Greek Transport Ministry Bill to Restrict Taxi Apps, E-platforms

E-platforms and apps offering taxi services in Greece may be forced to shut down if the transport ministry drafts a law, which foresees that “intermediaries” operate as transport companies.