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Syriza’s Policy for Greek Tourism

Prior to the elections of September 20, the leftist Syriza party said that if elected, it would introduce a tourism policy in Greece that will include a fair tax system, the establishment of a Tourism Chamber, support to domestic production and assistance to the sector’s small...

Posted On 21 Sep 2015

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Tsipras’ Syriza Party Wins Greek Elections, Given 2nd Chance

Only 56.11 percent of the Greeks (3,730,456 out of 6,190,946 registered voters) went to the polls on Sunday, electing for a second time in under nine months 41-year-old Alexis Tsipras’ Syriza party.

Posted On 21 Sep 2015

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Greece Red Tape, Uncooperative Officials Turn Film Producers Away

Greeks may have been proud that Hollywood’s latest Bourne film starring Matt Damon would feature Athens… but only temporarily.

Posted On 17 Sep 2015

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Europe’s Tourism Stakeholders Call for Smarter EU Visa Policy

CLIA Europe and ECTAA have called on the EU to bring more flexibility to the EU Visa Code in order to facilitate the entry of legitimate tourists and travellers from third countries into Europe whilst maintaining the current high level of security.

Posted On 17 Sep 2015

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AEGEAN: Improvement Initiatives Vital for Greek Airports

Greek carrier AEGEAN has called for urgent measures so the airline companies operating in Greece can continue to grow and support tourism and the country's economy.

Posted On 10 Sep 2015

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Migrants arriving in Piraeus.

Greece Refugee Crisis Raises Awareness, Attracts Help

The ongoing influx of refugees and migrants to many of the Greek islands this summer is not only raising awareness to the predicament of hundreds of people fleeing conflict but is also attracting the interest of everyone from nurses and billionaires who wish to lend a helping hand.

Posted On 07 Sep 2015

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Greek Tourism Sector to Benefit from 2014-2020 NSRF Funds

The three keys areas of focus of the NSRF 2014-2020 program are startups, the upgrade of tourism infrastructure and facilities, and boosting employment opportunities for higher education graduates.

Posted On 31 Aug 2015

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Singer Alkistis Protopsalti Assumes Duties of Greek Interim Alternate Tourism Minister

Greece’s interim Alternate Tourism Minister Alkistis Protopsalti took over her new post from Elena Kountoura during the Tourism Ministry handover ceremony held on Friday evening in Athens.

Posted On 28 Aug 2015

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Caretaker Government to Step In Ahead of Greek September Polls

A non-political caretaker government announced earlier Friday will be sworn in at 1pm in order to lead Greece to snap selections, which have been set for September 20, after Alexis Tsipras stepped down as prime minister last week following a seven-month tenure.

Posted On 28 Aug 2015

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Capital Controls at Greek Banks Scaled Back

In efforts to normalize the banking and business climate in Greece, the Banking Committee has eased capital controls imposed on June 28.

Posted On 28 Aug 2015

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Minister Says NSRF Funds Won’t Be Lost, Airports Deal in March

Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Minister Giorgos Stathakis reassured reporters on Wednesday, that capital controls will soon be lifted, liquidity is improving and the privatization of 14 airports will most likely be completed in March.

Posted On 27 Aug 2015

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Parties Fail to See Eye to Eye, Greek Polls Next Month

Greece’s President Prokopis Pavlopoulos is expected on Friday, to officially announce elections to be held next month as parties failed to form a coalition government.

Posted On 26 Aug 2015

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Greek PM Alexis Tsipras Steps Down, Paves Way for Snap Elections

Alexis Tsipras on late Thursday confirmed in a televised address that he is resigning as Greek Prime Minister, clearing the way for early elections.

Posted On 20 Aug 2015

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ESM Approves Third Bailout for Greece

The European Stability Mechanism’s (ESM) board of governors approved Greece's 86 billion euro bailout program on Wednesday.

Posted On 19 Aug 2015

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Liberalization of Greek Vacation Rental Market Worries Sector

Professionals in the Greek accommodation sector have expressed concern over the decision to open up the tourist rental market to include homes and villas and do away with a 30-day time restriction, saying it creates conditions of “unfair competition” and will inevitably lead to...

Posted On 17 Aug 2015

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Eurogroup Agrees to Third Bailout for Greece

Euro zone finance ministers agreed on Friday to lend Greece up to 86 billion euros through a third bailout to keep the country in the single currency.

Posted On 16 Aug 2015

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Greek Tourism Minister Says 3rd Bailout Plan Offers ‘Milder Adjustment’

A third bailout for Greece, valued at 86 billion euros, seems to be in the works, the Greek government said on Tuesday, but European officials are still not clarifying whether the deal will go through.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Kos Drowning with Refugees, Tourism Disrupted

As if the current economic crisis, the capital controls and the negative media portrayal of the country weren’t enough, Greek border islands, among them Kos, are having to also deal with a growing migrant problem at the peak of the tourism period.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Archaeological Site of Knossos

Tax Fraud Activity Uncovered at Greek Archaeological Site

A tax fraud inquiry was recently ordered by the Greek government at the souvenir shop at the Archeological Site of Knossos on Crete.

Posted On 10 Aug 2015

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New Visa Regime May Push Russian Tourists Away

A new visa regime comes on top of an “unfriendly” exchange rate to push all the more Russian tourists away from Greece.

Posted On 05 Aug 2015

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