Laws, Regulations & Policy

The European Commission clarified that Greece had been referred to the European Court of Justice in February for failure to meet its obligations under the Single European Railway Area Directive.

EU regulators agreed on a common approach to data collection and sharing by short-term accommodation rental platforms.

EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China.

Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts are calling for fair legislation for Airbnb-style accommodation.

Brewery tours and beer tasting are to officially become part of Greece’s tourism product with the launch of the new Visitable Brewery Label.

Greek authorities have agreed on actions to safeguard and promote the forests of Seikh Su and Chortiatis in Thessaloniki, northern Greece.

Greek tax authorities are giving Airbnb-style property hosts until February 28 to update information on the AADE registry.

The master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port, which includes a 600-million-euro investment for its expansion, has been approved.

The Greek government is allocating €100 million to tourism enterprises that want to invest in energy saving upgrades.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on achieving sustainability, implementing infrastructure works and extending the tourist season.

The European Union’s Court of Justice ruled that travelers whose package trip was affected by Covid-19 measures may be entitled to discounts.

Greece will require passengers from China to take preflight Covid test and wear masks on board flights.  

The EU has agreed to introduce pre-departure Covid-19 testing on all arrivals from China, following a surge of the pandemic in the Asian country.

Greece may consider Covid measures for travelers from China if situation becomes critical, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

A regulation proposal offering recognition of parenthood between EU member states, was recently adopted by the European Commission.

As part of actions to better manage Lake Pamvotida in Ioannina, Greek authorities opened an environmental study for public consultation.

The European Court of Justice recently ruled that Airbnb-style STR providers must share rental data with tax authorities.

EU member states and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the draft regulation on visa-free travel for holders of passports issued by Kosovo.

Legislative measures to improve the framework for short-term accommodation rentals in Greece are on their way.

The salaries of hotel employees in Greece will increase by 10.5% over the next two years, following the announcement of a new labor agreement.