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US News Report Ranks Greece 28th Best Country in the World

Greece ranked 28th in the 2018 Best Countries report, released by the US News & World Report, Y&R's BAV Group and the Wharton School-Pennsylvania University.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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Amendment for ‘Stayover Tax’ Tabled in Greek Parliament

An amendment to the law of the "stayover tax", already being charged since January 1 at hotels and rooms-to-let across Greece, has been tabled in Greek Parliament.

Posted On 19 Jan 2018

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Marina of Alimos. Photo: © Maria Theofanopoulou / Greek Travel Pages

Greek Yacht Owners Oppose Alimos Marina Privatization

The privatization of the 1,250-position Alimos marina, one of the largest in Greece, has run into opposition by professional yacht owners.

Posted On 19 Jan 2018

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Dozens of Greek Tourism Projects Included in New Subsidy Scheme

Dozens of tourism projects are among 70 large-scale investment ventures in Greece, included in the government’s “general entrepreneurship” scheme under the latest development law.

Posted On 18 Jan 2018

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Bloomberg: Tourism will Continue to Boost Greece’s Economy

Strength in the eurozone’s core economies is expected to help Greece, the country worst affected by the region’s debt crisis, according to Bloomberg.

Posted On 17 Jan 2018

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Greek Hotels Chamber: Alterations to Stayover Tax a Must

In order for the stayover tax on hotels and rooms-to-let to be effectively collected, a series of adjustments must be made, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels says.

Posted On 16 Jan 2018

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Greek Casino Law Causes Commotion

Authorities on Santorini and Mykonos have expressed their opposition over revisions to a legal framework, covering the licensing procedures and operation of casino ventures.

Posted On 15 Jan 2018

, By Maria Paravantes

Four Suitors Vying for Athens Metro Line 4 Shortlisted

Four contractors have been shortlisted to take on one of the Greek capital’s major infrastructure works, the expansion of Athens metro Line 4.

Posted On 12 Jan 2018

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Draft Bill Lays Out Framework for Greece Casino Operation, Taxation

A legal framework covering the licensing procedure and operation of casino ventures in Greece is up for discussion in an omnibus bill tabled in parliament.

Posted On 11 Jan 2018

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Athens’ Academy Gardens Mall Gets Green Light

A mall budgeted at 350 million euros to be erected in the inner-city neighborhood of Akadimia Platonos, southwestern Athens, has received the go-ahead.

Posted On 11 Jan 2018

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Limnos Island. Photo Source: limnosguide.gr

North Aegean Region Governor Calls for Island Stayover Tax Exemption

The governor of the North Aegean Region, Christiana Kalogirou, is urging the finance ministry to exclude the islands from the newly introduced stayover tax.

Posted On 11 Jan 2018

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Kavala Port. Photo Source: Kavala Port Authority

Greek Assets Fund Seeking Ways to Put 10 Ports to Good Use

Ten state-owned regional ports across Greece will soon be open to concessionaires wishing to tap into their potential.

Posted On 10 Jan 2018

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Omnibus Bill Revisions Aim to Facilitate Business Activity

In efforts to attract investments to Greece, the economy ministry has made five revisions to an omnibus bill set to be voted on in parliament on January 15.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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Stronger Economy in Source Markets to Boost Greece-bound Tourism

Stronger international growth is expected to boost tourism to Greece in the coming year, according to research by the Institute SETE (INSETE).

Posted On 27 Dec 2017

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Greek Tourism Sector to Shoulder Tax Burden in 2018

Greece’s tourism sector is set to bear the brunt of the country’s economic recovery according to the economy ministry’s latest set of measures set to take effect in 2018.

Posted On 27 Dec 2017

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Diplomats Say Greece Ready for Investments

Investment opportunities and options are available in Greece, say the ambassadors of the US, France, Germany and Spain that are serving in Athens.

Posted On 22 Dec 2017

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Deserted Athens Buildings to Get New Lease on Life

The Athens Traders Association is looking to give rundown and abandoned buildings in the center of Athens a new lease on life.

Posted On 22 Dec 2017

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Greece’s Axed Special Island Tax Status Causes Stir

Greek tourism sector professionals are calling for the government to not abolish reduced VAT rates for a number of Greek islands as of January 1, 2018.

Posted On 21 Dec 2017

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