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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.

HOTREC: European Hospitality Leaders Meet in Athens to Tackle Industry Challenges

HOTREC’s executive committee met in Athens to discuss top priorities for the European hospitality industry.

Greek Gov’t Announces Support for Employees Affected by Fires  

Greece announced a set of measures to support employees who work at enterprises affected by recent fires.

UK, US Warn Travelers About Fires, Heatwaves in Greece

Fires fanned by strong winds and high temperatures continue to burn in Greece for a third day prompting travel warnings.

Wildfires Strike Greece Again, Forcing Evacuations Near Athens

Wildfires in Greece have caused widespread damage, forced evacuations, and left hundreds homeless.

Fire-hit Mati in Eastern Attica to be Redeveloped into Massive Park

The Mati area in Eastern Attica, destroyed by one of Greece’s deadliest fires, will be redeveloped.

Greece Creates Park to the Memory of the Mati Fire Victims

Greek authorities are creating a park in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 2018 fire at Mati, located on the east coast of Attica.

Finalized Masterplan Paves Way for Regeneration of Fire-hit Evia

The masterplan for the regeneration of Northern Evia, which was devastated by massive fires in the summer of 2021, has been finalized.

New Nature Reserve to be Created in Fire-ravaged Mati

A nature reserve and recreation area will be created in fire-ravaged Mati, Greece.

Attica Hotels Provide Shelter to Athens Fire Victims

Attica hotels are offering free accommodation to people affected by the fires that ravaged several suburbs on Mt Pendeli, north of Athens, this week.

Greek PM Pledges Relief for Athens Suburbs Hit by Fires

Greece’s PM announced relief measures for those affected by the devastating fire that ravaged several suburbs north of Athens on Mt Pendeli this week.

EU Proposes for Airport Slot Rule to be More Flexible for Airlines

The European Commission has proposed to make the airport slot regime more flexible for airlines in order to respond to unexpected developments in the near future.

Fresh Support for Tourism Businesses in Fire-hit Northern Evia

The Greek government has announced a new measure that reduces leasing charges imposed on tourism and F&B enterprises of Northern Evia for use of seashore and beach areas.

Greek PM Presents Plan for Regeneration of Fire-hit Northern Evia

Road network improvements, forest regeneration and the development of tourism facilities are among priorities set out in the regeneration plan for Northern Evia.

Greece Announces Relief Measures for Quake-hit Crete

Greek authorities have announced relief measures to support areas and people on Crete affected by an earthquake that recently shook the island.

Greece Increases Funding for 2022 Evia Tourism Campaign

Greece will increase funding for the tourism promotion of the fire-sticken island of Evia in 2022, from 1.5 million euros to 2 million euros.

Ministry Priority to Get Northern Evia Tourism Enterprises Back to Business

"Our priority is to ensure that tourism enterprises affected by the devastating fires on Evia will be operational as soon as possible," Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said.

Greek Hoteliers Say Tourism to Reinforce Northern Evia Recovery

Tourism enterprises in Northern Evia face viability challenges after fires ravaged the island this month, with local hoteliers calling for an urgent recovery package.

Central Greece Region: €40m for Reconstruction of Fire-hit Evia

The Region of Central Greece will release 40 million euros for the reconstruction of fire-hit Evia.
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