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Greek Music Quota Bill with Changes Passed in Parliament

Hotels and radio stations in Greece exempt from requirement to play Greek-language music.

Greece Opens Visa Station on Rhodes to Facilitate Turkish Tourists

In order to facilitate tourists arriving from Turkey under a new visa-on-arrival scheme, Greek authorities opened a visa station on Rhodes.

ICAO Aiming to Tackle Unruly Passenger Behavior on Planes

ICAO urges members to accelerate ratification of international unruly air passenger treaty to address spike in disruptive incidents on board flights.

EU Bans Turkey’s Southwind Airlines Citing Ties with Russia 

Turkey’s Southwind Airlines plans to take legal action after the European Commission banned it from entering EU airspace.

EU: Lufthansa – ITA Airways Deal May Harm Competition

The European Commission has sent a statement of objections over the proposed acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa.

Real Estate Agents React to Greece’s Proposed Golden Visa Changes  

Property market insiders are opposed to the Greek Finance Ministry’s decision to increase the golden visa threshold.

IATA Says Single European Sky Package Deal is a ‘Failure’

IATA released a statement as the European Council prepares to vote on amendments to the Single European Sky (SES) 2+ package.

Greek Music Quota Bill Still Triggering Reactions in Tourism

Greece’s tourism and hospitality professionals are pushing for the withdrawal of a controversial music quota bill.

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that they will be taking a recent Culture Ministry bill setting a Greek music quota to court if the bill is not withdrawn.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