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European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici. © European Union, Photo: Lukasz Kobus
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Moscovici: No More Bailout Plans for Greece, Just Supervision

Greece will leave bailout programs behind and move ahead with growth under surveillance, according to European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici.
Posted On 17 Apr 2018
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EU Set to Suggest Mandatory Fingerprinting on All IDs

In efforts to tackle terrorism, the European Commission plans to table a proposal that all EU identification cards include fingerprinting.
Posted On 17 Apr 2018
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Visa Program for Turkish Tourists to Greek Islands to Run in 2018

A visa facilitation program, which allows Turkish travelers and citizens of third countries to visit Eastern Aegean islands in Greece, will run in 2018.
Posted On 11 Apr 2018
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Jyrki Katainen, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness; Elżbieta Bieńkowska, Member of the EC in charge of Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs; Carlos Moedas, Member of the EC in charge of Research, Science and Innovation. Photo Source: @jyrkikatainen
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EU Venture Capital Plan to ‘Lure’ Strong Startups

The European Union has announced the launch of a 2.1-billion-euro venture plan to boost investment in Europe's innovative startups.
Posted On 11 Apr 2018
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EU Court Deals Ride-sharing Firm Uber Another Blow

The EU’s top court has ruled that France can press criminal charges against Uber's local managers for running an illegal taxi service.
Posted On 11 Apr 2018
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‘Stayover Tax’ Charged to Short-day Hotel Stays in Greece

The "stayover tax" in Greece will also be charged to short-day hotel stays and overnights at Airbnb-style rentals that offer additional hospitality services.
Posted On 30 Mar 2018
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The Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio.
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Greek Archaeology Body Says ‘No’ to BBC Series Sounion Shoot

The Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has turned down a request by BBC to film its "The Little Drummer Girl” series at the Poseidon Temple in Sounion.
Posted On 30 Mar 2018
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Regency Entertainment Scraps Entrance Fee to Casinos in Parnitha and Thessaloniki

Regency Entertainment is scrapping the entrance fee to the Regency Casino Mont Parnes and Regency Casino Thessaloniki in Greece.
Posted On 30 Mar 2018
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EU Moves to Make Fairer Euro Transfers, Currency Conversions

The European Commission proposed legislation that will make cross-border payments in euros cheaper across the EU, aiming to facilitate trade.
Posted On 29 Mar 2018
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Greek Tourism Body Hails New Labor Agreement

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) welcomed the national general labor agreement signed with the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE).
Posted On 29 Mar 2018
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Greek Federation of Enterprises Calls for Maritime Spatial Planning Framework

Despite boasting the world’s 9th largest coastline with 90% of its tourism and recreation business there, Greece lacks a maritime spatial planning framework, according to SEV.
Posted On 29 Mar 2018
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GDPR: Greek Hotel Chamber to Help Members Prepare for Europe’s New Privacy Law

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will carry out actions to provide help to its member hotels regarding the upcoming new privacy law, known as GDPR.
Posted On 29 Mar 2018
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Piraeus Chamber Calls for Clear Taxation of Sea Transport

A rise in VAT on sea transport services will have serious repercussions on both the sector and the consumers, Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Vassilis Korkidis said.
Posted On 28 Mar 2018
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Greece Clarifies When Airbnb-type Rentals are Subject to VAT

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has issued a circular that clarifies which properties rented for the short-term are subject to VAT.
Posted On 27 Mar 2018
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EU Approves Post-Brexit Transition Plan

The leaders of 27 EU states approved a set of guidelines on key issues, paving the way for the next phase of Brexit negotiations.
Posted On 23 Mar 2018
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EU’s PNR Directive Tightens Security for Travelers

The European Parliament and Council PNR (Passenger Name Record) Directive, being adopted across the EU, will require travelers to provide detailed personal information ahead of travel.
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
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GDPR: What Greek Travel Agents Need to Know About EU’s New Privacy Law

A new privacy law, known as GDPR, will take effect across the EU, as of May 25, restricting how personal data is collected and handled.
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
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EU Proposes Stronger Visa Policy for More Security

The European Commission has tabled a new proposal on visa procedures, ahead of a plan to update the Visa Information System (VIS).
Posted On 14 Mar 2018
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Valdis Dombrovskis, vice-president for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union.
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EU Looks to Address Bad Loans with ‘Ambitious’ Plan

In efforts to reign in non-performing loans across the EU, the European Commission has announced a package of “ambitious” measures.
Posted On 14 Mar 2018
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Greece Finalizes Airbnb Online Registration Platform

Property owners leasing their homes via Airbnb or other platforms will be required within the month to register all rental activity on an electronic registry.
Posted On 13 Mar 2018
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