Laws, Regulations & Policy

Eleven environmental organizations in Greece have raised objections to the proposed Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, citing concerns over its lack of sustainable development measures.

Santorini hoteliers put forward 17 proposals in the public dialogue for Greece’s Spatial Framework for Tourism, ask for infrastructures, construction standards.

Greece introduces a €20 cruise levy and limits on ship arrivals at Santorini and Mykonos, aiming to preserve tourism quality and protect local infrastructure.

Greece’s Ministry of Tourism launches €387M projects to boost sustainable development, enhance destinations, and support year-round tourism initiatives.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that residence permits will be issued to individuals investing 250,000 euros in Greek startups.

Greek taxi drivers are set to strike for 24 hours, in protest of new tax regulations recently approved by the government.

Greek ferries will be required to create designated areas for people with mobility limitations.

The Greek Environment Ministry will impose a construction freeze in Santorini’s Caldera zone to address concerns over landslides.

Starting September 1, all EU airports will revert to the standard 100 ml limit for individual liquid containers in hand baggage.

Greece’s tax authorities will implement stringent measures to identify tax evaders among short-term rental property owners.

Travelers traveling with their four-legged companions in the EU this summer must ensure their EU pet passport is up-to-date.

A US court has ruled that Google has been maintaining an illegal monopoly over online search.

Greece’s ferry ticket prices are under close scrutiny, says Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Starting in early 2025, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will become mandatory for certain travelers, including international students from visa-exempt countries.

Changes to EU regulation restrict the use of new generation baggage scanners at Europe’s airports, something that ACI Europe says is a blow to major investments already made.

The European Artificial Intelligence Act went into effect, requiring EU countries to designate national authorities to oversee its implementation.

The European Commission opened in-depth State aid investigation into 321.2-million-euro German measure to restructure Condor.

Greek authorities conducted on-site inspections of over 150 public beaches and issued fines to businesses illegally occupying space.

The European Commission has released new guidelines for more clarity on EU air passenger rights.

Greece’s new tourism law includes provisions to protect the profession of tourist guides, incorporating proposals from the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) about defining the profession.