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Refugee Crisis: Commission Aims for Schengen’s Normal Functioning in 2016

"In 2016 we need to return to Schengen's normal functioning", European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans said following the weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners which focused on the refugee crisis. The commissioners decided that the Schengen's normal...

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Minister Kountoura Discusses Tourism Development of Greek Islands

The tourism development of the Greek islands and the strengthening of cruise tourism were the main topics discussed in a meeting held in Athens on Thursday between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the Secretary General for the Aegean and Island Policy, Ioannis Giannelis.

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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ATM machine in Greece.

Greece: Capital Controls Still On, Central Bank Calls on ECB to Show ‘Good Will’

Despite several changes announced last week to the capital controls which were implemented in July 2015 amid Greek political havoc and eurozone uncertainty, bank officials say the restrictions to our personal deposits will be with us most likely until the end of 2016.

Posted On 11 Jan 2016

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Aegean Apologizes for Tel Aviv Flight Incident

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines apologized on Wednesday, to the Palestine Liberation Organization for an incident on Sunday, which saw two men - an Israeli-Arab and a Palestinian - voluntarily disembark after angry protests from Jewish Israeli passengers, who cited security fears.

Posted On 07 Jan 2016

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Frontex Launches Operation ‘Poseidon Rapid Intervention’ in Greece

Frontex, the EU border agency, initiated on Monday the deployment of 293 officers and 15 vessels to the Greek islands as part of a new operation called "Poseidon Rapid Intervention" after Greece requested additional assistance at its external borders in the Aegean earlier this month.

Posted On 29 Dec 2015

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EU Digital Single Market Plan Paves Way to Access

EU member states will be required to harmonize their copyright laws and adopt digital technologies after the European Commission presented this month its proposal for a European Digital Single Market. The 2016-2020 plan directly impacts the travel industry, which relies in large...

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Half of 1m Refugees Cross into Europe via Lesvos in 2015

More than one million refugees have made their way to Europe this year, with the Greek island of Lesvos, opposite Turkey, bearing the brunt of the massive influx, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Summit Leaders Vow to ‘Regain Control’ of EU Borders, but No Deal Yet

Summit Leaders Vow to ‘Regain Control’ of EU Borders, but No Deal Yet

EU leaders failed on Thursday, to agree to the Commission’s proposals for a new border and coastguard patrol, instead pledging to work towards ensuring more efficient registration and security checks of refugees.

Posted On 18 Dec 2015

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Refugees arrive on the Greek island of Lesvos after crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey.

Refugee Crisis Management to Put Greece in Eye of EU Storm

Greece is expected to come under significant pressure over its response to the refugee crisis during the upcoming EU leaders’ summit on Thursday.

Posted On 16 Dec 2015

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Migrants arriving in Piraeus.

EU vs Greece, Italy, Croatia over Failed Refugee Registration

The EU said it is taking legal action against three member states for failing to register the thousands of migrants entering Europe through their borders.

Posted On 11 Dec 2015

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Iraqi Airways

European Commission: 230 Airlines Banned from EU Skies

The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union.

Posted On 10 Dec 2015

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Greece Hotspots to Deal with Refugee Influx

Five screening centers will be set up on Greek islands in efforts to manage the registration procedure for an ever-growing number of refugees entering the country, the government announced earlier this week.

Posted On 10 Dec 2015

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House Votes to Tighten Visa-free Travel to US

The US House voted on Tuesday to tighten its current "visa waiver" program in the aftermath of the November 13 Paris attacks.

Posted On 09 Dec 2015

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European Commission Adopts New Aviation Strategy for Europe

The European Commission on Monday adopted a new Aviation Strategy for Europe, a milestone initiative to boost Europe's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position.

Posted On 07 Dec 2015

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Fear of Terror Prompts EU to Agree on Sharing PNR Data

Fear of Terror Prompts EU to Agree on Sharing PNR Data

The European Council and EU governments agreed last week to a provisional proposal for a directive that will once in effect oblige airlines to hand over their passengers’ data to EU countries upon arrival or departure in order to help authorities fight terrorism and serious...

Posted On 07 Dec 2015

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Greek Parliament Passes 2016 Budget

The Greek Parliament approved the country’s 2016 budget that includes deep spending cuts and some tax hikes amid economic recession.

Posted On 06 Dec 2015

, By Maria Theofanopoulou

Greece Seeks EU Aid, Border Controls After Schengen Suspension Threat

Threats to drop Greece from the Schengen passport-free zone for failing to upgrade its refugee registering scheme and improve the conditions for incoming migrants seems to have shaken the Greek government, which has agreed to allow EU patrols to supervise migrant flows at its...

Posted On 04 Dec 2015

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EU Talks on Use of Passenger Data to Tackle Terrorism Underway

Negotiations over a proposal that would oblige airlines to hand over their passengers’ data to EU countries in order to help authorities fight terrorism and serious transnational crime are currently underway between EU bodies with an agreement expected by the end of the month.

Posted On 03 Dec 2015

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Minister Kountoura Aims to Get Greece into World’s Top 5 Destinations

Pointing to Greece’s resilience in trying times and to tourism’s strong performance despite the shortcomings, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the country can become one of the world’s top 5 destinations in terms of quality offerings and number of arrivals.

Posted On 02 Dec 2015

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Greece May Face Schengen Suspension Due to Migrant Crisis

Greece has by mid-December to upgrade its refugee registering system and improve the conditions for migrants entering the country or it may have to face suspension from the Schengen passport-free zone for foot-dragging.

Posted On 02 Dec 2015

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