Laws, Regulations & Policy

Travelers from the US and other countries, currently allowed visa-free access to Europe, will as of 2024 have to pay a 7-euro fee to enter.

Greek hoteliers expect strong dynamic to continue, pushing tourism performance beyond pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Greece’s Supreme Court has ordered an enquiry following claims that beach bars are illegally occupying a number of island beaches.

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis proposes 16 measures to combat traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and driver safety.

Greece’s highest court has struck down an Attica Region plan to redevelop Athens’ central Pedion tou Areos Park.

Ble Kedros, representing Coco-mat Hotels, will carry out a study before tearing down two floors of its hotel in Athens.

Greek lawmakers approved a law which allows Greeks living abroad to vote without restrictions.

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

Greek archaeological sites and monuments will remain closed between noon and 17:30 due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.

The Municipality of Athens has announced emergency measures to help residents and visitors keep cool during the heatwave.

In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic.

Greek island residents and businesses can apply for transportation subsidies through to August 31.

Greece will make POS machines mandatory in taxis and delivery services and encourage card use.

MEPs have once again called on the Council of the EU to approve Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen free-travel area.

Greece may soon tighten inspections at popular tourist destinations for illicit liquor violations.

A hotel in Athens has three months to demolish its two top floors which are blocking views to the Acropolis.

Greek policymakers will be examining a new set of measures aimed at regulating the short-term rental market.

Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta sets out priorities for new government after elections.

Greek authorities are enhancing tax fraud efforts with a new digital ‘tool’ that enables financial profiling and cross-referencing.

Tourists will only be able to see Zakynthos’ famous Shipwreck Beach from afar for 20 minutes max.