Laws, Regulations & Policy

A value-added-tax (VAT) rate of 13 percent on Greek hotels and the elimination of discounts on the country’s most popular islands, are included in the proposal the Greek government submitted …

Greece’s “bank holiday” has been extended for another three working days, according to a ministerial decision issued late Wednesday.

Roaming charges will cease to exist in the European Union as of June 15, 2017, according to a recent agreement between the European Parliament and the Council.

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made a statement on Monday, one day after a ‘no’ vote in a Greek bailout referendum.

The German press was not happy with Greece’s referendum result on Sunday, when a massive 61.31 percent voted against the stringent austerity measures demanded by the country’s international lenders.

“I take note of the outcome of the Greek referendum. This result is very regrettable for the future of Greece”, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, head of the Eurogroup, said in a statement …

In an open letter – in German and Greek – Die Zeit’s Marc Brost is calling on all Greeks to vote responsibly in Sunday’s referendum, stressing that their decision will …

Greece’s July 5 referendum will go ahead as planned, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras informed the nation in a television address.

In an attempt to prevent the further deterioration of Greece’s economic situation, US President Barack Obama has upped his contacts with EU leaders, calling on all parties involved to show …

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will accept almost all of the bailout terms of the country’s creditors that were on the negotiating table last weekend, according to a letter he …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Greece did not make a 1.5 billion euros repayment due on Tuesday, June 30.

More and more beaches across mainland Greece and on its islands are welcoming pets, according to media reports citing a recent decision by the shipping ministry in collaboration with the …

Greek fishermen are finally seeing their profession expand thanks to amended legislation that allows them to use their boats to offer tourists fishing adventures or exploration trips.

Negotiations between Greece and its international lenders are at a standstill and the tourism sector is on the edge waiting to see which measures will affect its future.

The mayor of Lesvos is ringing alarm bells over the influx of migrants to the island, calling on the government to step in immediately and take the necessary actions on …

The European Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc has a vision for EU transport built on four pillars: people, growth and employment, innovation as well as competitiveness and sustainability.

An Australian government advisory, warning travellers to Greece to be aware of the possibility of retail banking services becoming limited at short notice, sparked reaction from the Greek side.

European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska set out her eight priorities for the future European tourism strategy, during ECTAA’s 111th General Assembly held recently in Montenegro.

Speaking during the 23rd annual general assembly of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) on Thursday, the Minister of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism, Giorgos Stathakis, revealed the strategic objectives of …

The European Commission has requested Greece to correctly apply EU rules on airport charges and for the operation of air services at Athens International Airport.