Laws, Regulations & Policy

The rules property owners in Greece need to follow in order to legally rent out their homes or apartments for the short-term were officially made public.

A new bill that foresees the granting of licenses for new casinos and the relocation of existing ones, has been put up for public consultation in Greece.

Malta President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca has requested for Greece’s cooperation in joint actions to boost tourism demand in the Mediterranean.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and his Indian counterpart signed an air services agreement for the launch of direct flights between the two countries.

Beaches across Greece will be fitted with boardwalks and sea ramps by next summer, according to the Greek Social Policy Bureau.

Hosts in Greece leasing out their properties through sharing economy platforms are now required by law to enroll in an electronic registry.

Passengers traveling from Greece to Germany will continue to be subject to tight security checks within the airports’ Schengen arrivals area.

Individuals in Greece interested in renting out their property for the short term through Airbnb-type platforms will have to enroll in a new electronic registry.

Commercial and international trade fairs will be subject to new regulations, according to a bill drawn up by Greece’s Trade and Consumer Protection body.

The issue of passengers from Greece being subject to rigid security checks at German airports will be discussed between EU, Germany and Greece authorities.

The European Council has adopted a regulation amending the Schengen border code in relation to the entry-exit system.

A levy to be imposed on all types of sea craft, the so-called recreational and day boat tax or TEPAI, will further burden marine tourism, sector professionals say.

Airbnb says it will share its property rental data only through a valid legal request pursuant to national and European data privacy laws.

Individuals wishing to open a new bank account can now do so after a decision by Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos to further ease capital controls.

The Economic Chamber of Greece is calling on the government to retain the special tax status applicable on Greek islands.

A total of 120m euros has been earmarked for the establishment of new and the completion of incomplete tourism enterprises, while applications open in December.

Of the 10 conditions for the Hellinikon project to move ahead only one has been met, while investors say it will take a decade to clear outstanding issues.

Α decision to eliminate a special tax status on the Greek isles may be postponed, as the government looks into ways to ease the tax load on its citizens.

Airbnb-style hosts in Greece will be required to register their properties on e-platform to take effect in immediate future or face steep fines.

The new “NEXTT” initiative aims to enhance the on-ground transport experience, guide industry investments and help improve regulatory framework.