Laws, Regulations & Policy

The Greek parliament has approved agreements on tourism issues between Greece and four countries.

Greece is preparing a law that will offer tax incentives to professionals who decide to work in the country and move their tax residence there.

Greece’s Union for Working Consumers (EEKE) informs the public on their options in case they are forced to cancel a planned trip as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.

Sotiris Tsiodras, epidemiologist and head of the Greek government’s Covid-19 health committee, explains why Greece went into a second lockdown.

The Greek Finance Ministry will release 3.3 billion euros in aid to support businesses and workers impacted by Greece’s second Covid-19 lockdown.

The Greek Labor Ministry has announced support for tourism businesses and employees impacted by Covid-19 containment measures

The Greek Environment Ministry has tabled a draft bill for public consultation, with five key points aiming at making recycling a routine practice.

The Greek government has approved the allocation of some 21 million euros for the relief of tour bus enterprises that suffered revenue loss due to Covid-19.

In view of the continuously rising Covid-19 cases in Attica, Greek authorities have not ruled out the possibility of lockdown measures in the region.

The Greek government will release a package 2.5 billion euros in relief aid for business activities and employees impacted by the new Covid-19 measures.

One by one European countries announce harsher measures – including full lockdowns -in efforts to contain the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning actions to promote the quake-hit island of Samos as a tourist destination in the coming year.

Τhe Greek government is examining changes to its golden visa program in an effort to safeguard the property market and curb shady activity.

Greek tourism enterprises operating buses have welcomed the approval of 20 million euros in aid to cover Covid-19-related losses in July and August.

Keeping borders open and increasing rapid Covid-19 testing and tracing are at the top of the agenda of EU leaders.

Greece’s post-Covid-19 recovery plan, currently being drawn up, will focus on 12 key areas, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

The Vouliagmeni marina, located south of Athens’ center, is set to undergo major upgrade works with the aim to attract super and mega yachts.

Τhe European Commission has announced an additional set of actions to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, save lives and strengthen the internal market’s resilience.

A new round of month-long measures aimed at curbing the resurgence of Covid-19 in Greece, will be announced by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday.

The Municipality of Athens will create eight new taxi ranks in the Greek capital, aiming to ease traffic congestion and facilitate commuters.