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EU-China Trade Deal to Include Six Greek PDO Products

Six Greek products, including ouzo and feta cheese, are on a PDO list which will form part of a bilateral trade agreement between the EU and China.

Posted On 07 Jun 2017

, By GTP editing team

Plastic Bags to Cost ¢8 as Greece Readies to Apply EU Environment Rules

Consumers in Greece will be required as of January 1, 2018 to pay 8 cents per plastic bag as the country prepares to harmonize its relevant law with EU guidelines.

Posted On 07 Jun 2017

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Greek Tourism Legislation Now Codified, Soon Available Online

All laws and rules involving the Greek tourism sector, dating back to over 100 years, have been brought together and codified.

Posted On 29 May 2017

, By Nikos Krinis

EC Updates EU Air Safety List, Adds Four Carriers

Four carriers from Nigeria, Ukraine and Zimbabwe were added to the revised EU Air Safety List, while all airlines from Benin and Mozambique were removed.

Posted On 29 May 2017

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Greek Inspectors Hit the Beach to Tackle Tax Evasion

In efforts to tackle tax evasion particularly rampant in the summer months, Greek tax inspectors are making surprise “visits” at popular tourist areas.

Posted On 25 May 2017

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Strikes in Greece Prompt UK Travel Advisory

The United Kingdom's Foreign Office recently issued a travel advisory alerting British tourists about strike action in Greece.

Posted On 23 May 2017

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More Austerity for the Greeks: Parliament Approves Reforms

A highly debated bill was passed in Greek parliament, which includes stringent austerity measures, such as pension cuts and a lower income tax threshold.

Posted On 19 May 2017

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Dragasakis: Omnibus Bill will Help Boost Investments in Greece

Greece's new omnibus bill will help pave the way for investments in the country, according to Deputy Prime Minister Yiannis Dragasakis.

Posted On 19 May 2017

, By GTP editing team

Greek Gov’t Offers Free Internet to 13 Remote Island Communities

A plan announced last year to offer remote island communities free or subsidized Internet access is set to be implemented on 13 Greek isles.

Posted On 19 May 2017

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Commission Facilitates State Investment in Ports, Airports with Simpler Rules

The European Commission has simplified rules on state aid in order to facilitate public investments in airports and ports towards job creation and growth.

Posted On 18 May 2017

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Tabled Bill Foresees Athens, Thessaloniki Shops Open Every Sunday

Shops in certain areas of Athens, Thessaloniki and Piraeus can remain open on all Sundays between May and October, according to a draft law.

Posted On 17 May 2017

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Greek Finance Ministry Eases Capital Controls

The Greek finance ministry announced the further relaxation of capital controls, which have been in effect in Greece since June 2015.

Posted On 16 May 2017

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Greece’s Revised Shoreline Use Law Takes Effect

A joint ministerial decision on a revised shoreline use law in Greece has been published in the Government Gazette ahead of the tourism season.

Posted On 16 May 2017

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Draft Law Aiming to Tax Airbnb-style Rentals in Greece

A bill to be voted on in Greek parliament is set to impose a 15-45 percent tax on annual income, earned from the short-term lease of property for tourism purposes.

Posted On 15 May 2017

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Greek Gov’t Can Collect Up to €48m in 2018 by Taxing Airbnb-style Rentals

A total of 48 million euros is estimated to go into Greek state coffers in 2018 according to a document released, revealing a set of 140 EU requirements Greece must implement.

Posted On 10 May 2017

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Minister Says Greek Tourism First to Feel the Impact of Brexit

Brexit is expected to have consequences on the Greek economy, with the most significant losses expected in tourism.

Posted On 09 May 2017

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EU Welcomes US, Canadian Travelers Visa-free

US and Canada nationals traveling to Europe will not need a visa due to the "significant progress achieved during the last year”, the European Commission said.

Posted On 05 May 2017

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EC Suggests Gradually Returning to Schengen Border Policies

Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway can phase out temporary controls currently in place at their internal Schengen borders over the next six months.

Posted On 04 May 2017

, By GTP editing team