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Greek PM: Measures Needed to Tackle Airbnb Spread

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said measures were under examination to address a surge in Airbnb-style rentals which are impacting neighborhoods.

Short-term Rentals to Pay New Tax to Municipalities from 2024

Short-term rental properties in Greece are now obliged to pay a stayover duty in favor of municipalities.

Greece Passes New Tourism Tax, Short-term Rental Rules

Greek lawmakers voted in favor of an updated tax bill which includes a tourism charge and new short-term rentals rules.

Hoteliers in Greece Call for Changes to Taxation Draft Law

Hoteliers in Greece are arguing that a recently tabled tax bill should focus on protecting the sector’s value for money.

Greek Updated Law Includes New Tourism Tax, Rules for Short-term Rentals

The Greek Economy Ministry has tabled an updated draft law that includes rules for Airbnb-style rentals.

Study: Short-term Rentals Account for 21.5% of All Stays in Greece

Short-term rental activity is here to stay, contributing to the Greek economy and covering the growing demand for tourist accommodation.

Greece Aiming to Regulate Hospitality Market with New Airbnb Rules

The Greek Finance Ministry says new Airbnb rules in Greece are aimed at regulating the short-term rental market not disrupting it.

Greece’s New Airbnb Rules to Take Effect in the New Year, Says Minister

Greece’s new short-term rental regulations, which include taxation, will go into effect at the beginning of the new year.

Greece Increases Fines for Failure to Comply to Airbnb Tax Rules

The Greek government will tighten regulations on short-term rentals, imposing new fees and fines for non-compliance.

STAMA: Greece’s Short-term Rental Sector Recognized as Market Player

Greece’s short-term rentals managers welcome the government’s recognition of Airbnb-style activity as an equal hospitality market segment.

Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO Update Deal with Greek Tax Authorities

Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities.

Greek Hoteliers: Stayover Tax Should Be Reassessed

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to re-examine and redesign the stayover tax imposed on hotel customers.

Greek PM’s Decision to Tax Airbnb Activity Gets Mixed Reactions

The announcement to tax Airbnb rental income in Greece has received mixed reactions from hospitality stakeholders and property owners.

Greece to Raise Stayover Tax at Hotels, Charge VAT to Airbnb Hosts

The “stayover tax" charged at Greek hotels will rise and Airbnb hosts with 3 or more properties will be subject to VAT.

Greek Tax Authorities to Step Up Airbnb Inspections

Greek tax authorities are expected to scale up inspections of short-term holiday rentals to tackle tax evasion.