Laws, Regulations & Policy

Santorini authorities have teamed up with the EBRD to create a destination management plan that will keep the inflow of tourists at sustainable levels.

Tourism-related businesses and taxi services were among the top tax evaders in Greece in 2019, according to data published by AADE.

An incident of credit card fraud by an online travel services company has forced Greek banks to cancel and replace some 15,000 credit or debit cards.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a National Observatory for Sustainable Tourism Development.

Greece may soon be offering third country nationals wishing to participate in conferences and events, a new business visa.

North Aegean island authorities announced a general strike for 22 January, in protest to the refugee crisis which has impacted local communities and strained resources.

Ways to boost island entrepreneurship topped the agenda of talks between the shipping ministry and the Greek Development Bank.

Municipal authorities on the Aegean islands impacted by the increasing influx of refugees are calling on the government to take immediate action.

British lawmakers have approved a bill that authorizes the UK’s exit from the European Union on January 31.

An environmental impact study for the relocation of the Parnitha Casino to the northern Athens suburb of Marousi has opened for public consultation.

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said the government would be launching tenders for the development of 10 state-owned ports within the year.

Corfu’s historic Castello Bibelli has passed into the hands of a new owner aiming to convert it into a hotel and resort.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited US civil aviation operators from flying over Iraq and Iran.

The Greek Foreign Ministry has tabled a bill in parliament revising the regulatory framework and covering details with regard to the UK’s exit from the EU.

Greek ferry fares may increase by as much as 10 percent in view of rising fuel costs following the implementation of IMO 2020.

The Greek government has announced the terms for unemployment benefits for staff working at tourism enterprises impacted by the collapse of Thomas Cook.

Electronic payments are set to become safer, cheaper and easier, according to the European Commission’s latest guidelines.

Greece’s gaming commission is proceeding to the next phase of procedures for the 30-year license to operate an integrated resort and casino at Hellinikon.

Five Aegean islands – Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios – have received a six-month extension to their special value-added tax (VAT) status.

Greek businesses affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook can apply to receive loans at subsidized interest rates, according to the Ministry of Development and Investment.