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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.

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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European Commission Calls on Greece to Explain Yacht Taxation

Greece is among three countries that will be required to provide evidence that it is abiding by value-added tax (VAT) rules in the private boat sector.

Posted On 12 Mar 2018

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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.

Posted On 12 Mar 2018

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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.

Posted On 08 Mar 2018

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Athens Mayor to Regulate Seating, Calls for Respect of Public Space

The Athens Municipality is moving ahead with the regulation of cafe and restaurant seating in efforts to improve the standard of living in the capital.

Posted On 08 Mar 2018

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Europe’s Travel Organizations Call for Improved Coach Tourism Safety Rules

European tour operators, travel agents and road transport officials are calling for improvements to coach services safety regulations.

Posted On 06 Mar 2018

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Greek Tax Squads Set for Audits at Tourist Enterprises

Hotels, yachts, gas stations and all tourism-related businesses will go under scrutiny as special tax squads launch on-the-spot audits across Greece.

Posted On 22 Feb 2018

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Quick Guidelines for Short-Term Rentals in Greece

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has issued a manual on its e-platform that includes frequent questions and answers regarding short-term rentals.

Posted On 14 Feb 2018

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