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Greece Launches Visitable Cheese Factory Certification Process

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be launching procedures for the certification of cheese factories so that they can open to tourists.

HOTREC Wants Single-use and Reuse Systems in Packaging and Packaging Waste Law

Hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes in Europe are urging lawmakers to ‘recalibrate’ the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste law.

EASA Proposes First EU-wide Regulation on Ground Handling

EASA is aiming nto increase the safety, cybersecurity and consistency of all the actions that happen on the ground before and after a flight at EU airports.

Greece to Set Up Platform for Shoreline Use Auctions

Greece will be setting up a platform where interested parties can apply for shoreline use auctions and citizens can report beach violations.

Maritime Spatial Planning: European Commission Refers Greece to EU Court of Justice

The European Commission has referred Greece to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to establish and communicate its maritime spatial plans.

EU: Bulgaria and Romania to Join Schengen Area Starting with Air and Sea Borders

Bulgaria and Romania are to join the Schengen area, starting with lifting controls at air and sea borders as of March 2024.

Short-term Rentals to Pay New Tax to Municipalities from 2024

Short-term rental properties in Greece are now obliged to pay a stayover duty in favor of municipalities.

Greece’s New Tourism Land Use Bill Sets Terms for Airbnbs and Uninhabited Islands

A new spatial planning bill in Greece sets limits to Airbnb-style operations.

New Tourism Spatial Planning Bill Divides Greece into Zones

A new spatial planning bill in tourism divides the country into five zones based on saturation levels and sets development limits.

Greece Launches ‘Rhodes Pass’ for Free Week-long Holidays

Greece said it would be offering free seven-day holidays for those who were forced to flee Rhodes last summer after the fires.

One More Win for EU Tourist Bus Drivers and Tourism Sector

EU lawmakers supported proposals that will give tourist bus drivers the choice to organize their breaks based on the demands of their work.

Greece to Launch Public Consultation for Tourism Land Use Framework

Greece’s new legal framework for the spatial plan that will define land use for tourism purposes will soon be put up for public consultation.

Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey

The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows.

European Commission Names New Schengen Visa Application Platform

The European Commission announced the name of the EU’s new online Schengen visa application platform.

Greece Passes New Tourism Tax, Short-term Rental Rules

Greek lawmakers voted in favor of an updated tax bill which includes a tourism charge and new short-term rentals rules.

New Fast-track Visa for Turkish Travelers to 10 Greek Islands

Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa.

Fly Baghdad Banned from Flying in the European Union

The European Commission updated its EU Air Safety List and banned Fly Baghdad from flying in the European Union.

New Commission Rules Aim to Improve Traveler Rights in the EU

The EU aims to revise rules that will strengthen traveler rights and improve the overall travel experience.

EU Endorses Disbursement of €3.6bn in Recovery Funds for Greece

After implementing required reforms, Greece prepares to receive a third tranche of 3.64 billion euros in EU recovery funds.

EU Wants Member States to Step Up Schengen Cooperation, Reduce Extended Border Checks

The European Commission aims to reduce extended border checks in the Schengen area by suggesting new measures.