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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.

Commission to Clamp Down on Tricky Booking Sites

The European Commission and consumer protection authorities are calling on 235 travel-related websites to bring their practices in line with EU consumer legislation or face penalties.

Citizens’ Dialogue in Athens with Commissioner Corina Cretu

European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu will have a discussion with the citizens of Athens during the Citizens' Dialogue event in Greece.

Greece’s March Economic Sentiment Perks Up, Commission Says

The economic sentiment for the month of March in Greece has shown signs of improvement compared to February, according to European Commission data.

Commission: Fraport Greek Airports Deal in Line with EU Law

Greek government agreements with Fraport Greece for the management of 14 regional airports are in accordance with EU law, the European Commission said.

Commission Approves Visa Validation at E. Aegean Island Ports

A visa facilitation pilot program that allows non-European Union citizens from Turkish ports to visit select Greek islands has been extended by one year.

All-year Tourism, Innovation on Tziallas’ Commission Agenda

Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Yiorgos Tziallas, recently met with senior officials from the European Commission in Brussels.

Commission Calls for Full US-EU Visa Reciprocity

European lawmakers recently pushed for the imposition of visas on US citizens traveling to Europe in a move towards resolving a transatlantic dispute running since 2014 which does not allow nationals of five EU countries to enter the US without a visa.

European Commission Outlines 5 Scenarios for Future of the EU

The European Commission on Wednesday presented a White Paper that outlines five possible paths for the EU to take in the coming years.

Commission: Greek Economy Showing Signs of Sustained Recovery

The Greek economy is showing signs of sustained recovery, according to the European Commission's Winter 2017 Economic Forecast for Greece.

Greece to Request Commission Re-examine Pilot Visa Plan Decision

Greece will request that the European Commission re-examine its decision to prohibit visa clearance at Eastern Aegean island ports through a pilot program.

Commission: No EU Citizen will Suffer Discrimination from Trump’s Immigration Decree

The EU will ensure that none of its citizens suffer discrimination by US President Donald Trump's ban on travellers from seven mainly-Muslim countries.

UNWTO, European Travel Commission Address Crisis Communications in Tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) recently co-organized a working session with European countries to discuss crisis communications in tourism.

Commission Updates EU Air Safety List, Clears All Kazakh Airlines

All airlines certified in Kazakhstan have been removed from the EU’s air safety list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards.

Commission Action Plan to Tackle Travel Document Fraud

In efforts to stem terrorism and organized crime and improve border protection and migration management, the European Commission has announced a new action plan aimed at enhancing the security of travel documents.

Commission Set to Change VAT Rules for Cross-border E-Commerce

The European Commission recently published a legislative proposal to modernize VAT rules for cross-border e-commerce.

European Commission Chief Spokesperson Lauds Greek Tourism

Referring to the prospects of Greek tourism on Monday, the European Commission's chief spokesperson, Margaritis Schinas, noted that in 2026 the contribution of tourism to the country's GDP will exceed 22 percent, while 28 percent of the total workforce will be employed in the...

EU Migration Commissioner Avramopoulos: Turkey Making Progress

The European Union and Turkey are determined to work together to maintain the April agreement said EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos from Ankara on Thursday.

European Commission Updates EU Air Safety List, Clears 14 Airlines

The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, which includes the airlines that do not meet international safety standards and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union.

Nine Greek Transport Projects Get European Commission Go-ahead for Funding

Nine Greek transport projects are slated to receive EU funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) after the European Commission’s decision earlier this month to inject 6.7 billion euros in transport infrastructure to boost jobs and growth.