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Athens Airport: New Curbside Pick-up Rules Take Effect June 7

Athens International Airport will be putting into effect new curbside access and traffic rules starting on June 7.

Greek Court Puts Three Piraeus Port Extension Projects on Hold

Greece’s highest court decides to suspend three key investment projects at Piraeus Port after calls by residents.  

Greece Golden Visa Investment Limit Increase Pushed Back

Greece has postponed increasing the limit for property investments under its golden visa scheme to July 31.

EU Adopts Laws to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

EU Council adopts "Fit for 55" package of laws, including an emissions trading system, to cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Campaign Period Officially Begins in Greece Ahead of May 21 Polls

Pre-election period officially begins in Greece in the run-up to May 21 national polls.

Labor Agreement Mandatory for All Hotel Enterprises in Greece

Greece has extended the current hotel collective labor agreement to apply to all hotels.

Access to Zakynthos Shipwreck Beach Banned This Summer

Four Greek ministries have decided to ban access by land and sea to Zakynthos' most famous beach: Navagio.

Greece to Grant 167,925 Residence Permits to 3rd Country Nationals to Meet Staff Shortages

To meet staffing demands for tourism businesses, Greece will grant residence permits to third country nationals.

Greek Tourism Bodies Calling for Lower VAT Tax Rate

Greece’s tourism bodies have called for a unified 11% VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.

Greece Suspends Mykonos Building Permits to Tackle Unlawful Construction

The Greek Environment Ministry has suspended all building permits for properties outside zoning areas on the island of Mykonos.

Controversy in Greece Over Closure of Shipwreck Beach on Zakynthos

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s decision to shut down Navagio Beach this summer causes controversy.

Revised Law Allows Greek Tourism Enterprises to Hire 3rd Country Nationals to Meet Staff Shortages

Tourism businesses in Greece will be able to hire employees from third countries to meet staffing demands.

Study: More US Buyers Tapping into Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme

Greece is expected to see US investment activity in the property market rise through the country’s popular Greek golden visa program.

European Tourism Bodies Agree to Code of Conduct on Data Sharing

Travel and tourism stakeholders have agreed on a code of conduct that will ensure conditions for harmonized and interoperable tools for tourism-related data exchange. 

CLIA – SEA Europe Urge EU to Include Cruise Ship Building in Net Zero Act

Cruise lines, shipyards and marine equipment makers are calling on Europe to include cruise ship building and maritime technology in the Net Zero Industry Act.

IATA Takes Legal Action Against Dutch Government for Cap on Schiphol Flights

IATA and airlines are mounting a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol airport’s capacity.

Commission: Greece Referred to EU Court for Failure to Meet Single European Railway Area Directive Requirement

The European Commission clarified that Greece had been referred to the European Court of Justice in February for failure to meet its obligations under the Single European Railway Area Directive.

Short-term Rentals: EU Decision on Data Sharing Aimed at ‘Balanced Tourism Ecosystem’

EU regulators agreed on a common approach to data collection and sharing by short-term accommodation rental platforms.

EU States Agree to ‘Phase Out’ Covid Travel Measures for China

EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China.

Greek Property Owners and STR Hosts Want Fair Regulations

Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts are calling for fair legislation for Airbnb-style accommodation.