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Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios Get New Extension for Lower VAT

The five Greek islands that have received the main burden of refugee flows in Greece will continue to receive a 30% discount on VAT rates.

Posted On 14 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

Special Tourism Promotion Planned for Greek Islands Overwhelmed by Migration Surge

Special tourism campaigns will launch for the Greek islands that have been affected by migrant flows.

Posted On 17 Jan 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

New Extension of Lower VAT for Five Greek Islands Announced

Five Aegean islands - Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios - have received a six-month extension to their special value-added tax (VAT) status.

Posted On 23 Dec 2019

, By GTP editing team

Special VAT Rate on Five Greek Islands Extended Until End of 2019

The reduced VAT regime for five Aegean islands in Greece – Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios – has once again received a six-month extension.

Posted On 27 Jun 2019

, By GTP editing team

Greek Tourism: Less Revenue in 2016, More Challenges in 2017

The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Retsos, expects no increase in tourism revenue for Greece this year, despite the rise in arrivals to the country.

Posted On 28 Sep 2016

, By GTP editing team

North Aegean Islands Shine at Turkey’s EMITT 2016

Taking under consideration that tourism can bridge Greece and Turkey in the context of development, the North Aegean Region showcased 10 inhabited Greek islands to Turkish professionals and visitors at this year's East Mediterranean Tourism and Travel Exhibition – EMITT in Istanbul.

Posted On 05 Feb 2016

, By GTP editing team

Asylum seekers and migrants descend from a large fishing vessel used to transport them from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos. Photo © 2015 Zalmaï for Human Rights Watch

Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Cooperation on Refugee ‘Hotspots’

The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday invited local authorities to cooperate for the smooth operation of identification centres, the so-called hotspots, on the Aegean islands where migrants and refugees are disembarking.

Posted On 04 Feb 2016

, By GTP editing team

Doctors of the World in front of Hellenic Seaways'

Doctors of the World Offer Charity Medical Aid to Refugees on Hellenic Seaways Ferries

International medical charity Doctors of the World (DOTW) and Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways have joined forces to meet the health needs of refugees travelling on ferries from the Greek islands to Athens.

Posted On 19 Jan 2016

, By GTP editing team

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

, By GTP editing team

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Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios Get New Extension for Lower VAT

Special Tourism Promotion Planned for Greek Islands Overwhelmed by Migration Surge

New Extension of Lower VAT for Five Greek Islands Announced

Special VAT Rate on Five Greek Islands Extended Until End of 2019

Greek Tourism: Less Revenue in 2016, More Challenges in 2017

North Aegean Islands Shine at Turkey’s EMITT 2016

Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Cooperation on Refugee ‘Hotspots’

Doctors of the World Offer Charity Medical Aid to Refugees on Hellenic Seaways Ferries

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

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