Laws, Regulations & Policy

Airlines operating in the EU may soon be required to scrap charges for hand luggage and standardize rules on carry-on size and weight.

EU lawmakers are pushing for rules that will ensure free carry-on luggage across airlines and set uniform baggage size limits.

The Greek government’s intention to increase the “stayover tax” has sparked reactions from hoteliers.

The European Commission is set to push back the implementation ETIAS, a new EU-wide border entry system.

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

The EU announced a new set of short-term rental rules aimed at increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings.

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

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

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

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

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

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the government’s priorities and announced measures to deal with natural disasters in Greece.

Demand for a Greek golden visa increased right before the cost for property in some areas doubled.

Greece’s PM announced fire prevention measures in a heated debate in parliament as blazes continue to burn Evros for weeks.

Travel and aviation experts are warning that the ETIAS EU-border entry system to take effect in 2024 may lead to problems.

The UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) software error causes major disruption, airlines to pay for passengers’ care.

The Athens City Council agreed on Monday to ban businesses from placing tables and chairs along central Panepistimiou St.

Greece’s consumer body KEPKA has released guidelines so travelers will avoid falling into tourist traps.

The Greek Police will increase traffic measures during the August 15 holiday week to ensure road safety.

Greek consumer rights organization EKPIZO informs on what beachgoers should know when visiting a beach in Greece.