Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Government Gives Incentive To Restaurants To Drop Prices by GTP editing team 26 July 2013 by GTP editing team 26 July 2013 The price of wining and dining out in Greece is expected to fall as the value added tax (VAT) reduction in the food service sector from 23 percent to 13 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Stores To Open On Sundays by GTP editing team 25 July 2013 by GTP editing team 25 July 2013 The Greek Parliament approved a bill on 24 July that gives department stores the opportunity to open on Sundays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Mayors Against New Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 25 July 2013 by GTP editing team 25 July 2013 Twenty one mayors of Greek islands recently sent a letter to MPs requesting they vote against the new bill for tourism, which “contributes to the irreversible degradation of the tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece May Follow French Example To Make VAT Cut In Food Sector Permanent by GTP editing team 24 July 2013 by GTP editing team 24 July 2013 In an attempt to persuade eateries to lower their prices and issue receipts to customers, the Greek Government is considering to adopt the model implemented by France when the country’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Non-EU Citizens: New Passport Requirements For Traveling To Europe by GTP editing team 23 July 2013 by GTP editing team 23 July 2013 Third-country nationals entering the Schengen area will now be required to hold a travel document valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek MPs Lose Ferry Travel Freebies by GTP editing team 18 July 2013 by GTP editing team 18 July 2013 Greek MPs and PNO unionists are among those who will now have to pay for their tickets when traveling on a Greek ferry just like everybody else. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy VAT Cut On Greek Food Service Expected Next Month by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 The VAT reduction on Greek food catering services (restaurants, hotel restaurants, cafeterias, etc.) is expected to come into force as of 1 August as the Greek Government and the country’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Greek Tourism Bill Increases Fine For Free Campers by GTP editing team 10 July 2013 by GTP editing team 10 July 2013 The new bill for Greek tourism that was recently tabled in Parliament looks set to crack down on free campers who pitch their tents on beaches, in forests and other … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SDOE Spots Tourism Tax Dodgers In Greece by GTP editing team 28 June 2013 by GTP editing team 28 June 2013 One in every two enterprises inspected across Greece by the Financial Crimes Squad (SDOE) over the 21-24 June long weekend was found to be withholding tax payments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Passenger Rights Information Campaign Launches Today in Piraeus by GTP editing team 27 June 2013 by GTP editing team 27 June 2013 A campaign on passenger rights will launch today, 27 June, at the Piraeus Port Authority within the framework of the European Commission’s new campaign to inform travelers about their passenger … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Ministry Announces “Tourism for All” Discount Vacation Program For Greeks by GTP editing team 20 June 2013 by GTP editing team 20 June 2013 This season’s “Tourism for All” discounted vacation program for Greeks will run as of July 2013 until May 2014 under a budget of five million euros, according to an announcement … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Ministries To Cooperate To Boost Fishing Tourism by GTP editing team 13 June 2013 by GTP editing team 13 June 2013 The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is expected to team up soon with the Ministries of Tourism and Mercantile Marine, the Aegean and Island Policy to simplify the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Certified Thermal Springs Add Up To 20 by GTP editing team 13 June 2013 by GTP editing team 13 June 2013 Two new Greek thermal springs were recently recognized by the Natural Thermal Resources Protection Committee, bringing the total of the country’s recognized springs to 20, according to the Greek Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Museums, Sites To Operate On Summertime Schedule by GTP editing team 6 June 2013 by GTP editing team 6 June 2013 The most visited Greek State museums and archaeological sites will operate from 8am to 8pm, while those that attract a smaller audience will operate from 8am to 5pm, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Athens Mayor Proposes Shops To Operate Some Sundays A Year by GTP editing team 23 April 2013 by GTP editing team 23 April 2013 Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis on Tuesday, 23 April, restated his proposal for shops in the historical center of the city to operate on some Sundays and this way give tourists … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New NSRF Program To Upgrade Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 8 April 2013 by GTP editing team 8 April 2013 Improving the competitiveness of Greece’s tourism services and supporting new and innovative ideas are the main actions that will be put forward for the country’s tourism sector, according to a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Greek Law Simplifies Licensing For Seaplanes by GTP editing team 5 April 2013 by GTP editing team 5 April 2013 Waterway investments may finally begin to proceed in Greece and seaplanes allowed to operate in Greek waters without hassle as specific rules for their licensing and operation are included in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Small Greek Hotels To Be Excused From OAEE Contributions by GTP editing team 4 March 2013 by GTP editing team 4 March 2013 Owners of some 20,000 small Greek hotel units with a capacity of less than 10 rooms are expected soon to be excused from mandatory insurance contributions to the Self-Employed Workers’ … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy More Certified Thermal Springs Added To Greece’s Tourism Portfolio by GTP editing team 8 February 2013 by GTP editing team 8 February 2013 Aiming to include spa tourism and thermalism within the overall development of the country’s national tourism product, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced another three thermal springs recently recognized by the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SETE And Hotel Chamber On Draft Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 7 February 2013 by GTP editing team 7 February 2013 Greek tourism professionals took part in the public consultation on a draft tourism bill drawn up by the Greek Tourism Ministry and submitted a series of comments on the proposed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
