Laws, Regulations & Policies

The Greek government has tabled a 14-point interim growth plan for public consultation, with recommendations on the overhaul of the country’s pension system.

Vicky Loizou has been appointed as the new Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development of the Tourism Ministry.

Tourists in Greece wishing to make use of public health services will soon have to pay a token sum, after the Greek parliament approves an amendment to a relevant bill.

As of July 28, travelers flying from Bulgaria and Romania to Greece will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test, performed up to 72 hours before their entry into the country.

Greece and the United Arab Emirates have announced a series of joint actions in tourism for the 2020-2022 period.

Aiming to make the city more accessible, the Athens Municipality recently signed a protocol of cooperation with the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities.

Athens-based tour operator Zorpidis Travel has removed visits to Istanbul from its itineraries following Turkey’s decision to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.

Greek authorities are on high alert after wildfires broke out across the country this week fueled by high temperatures and gale force winds.

Airline companies are calling on leaders to implement a common Covid-19 screening plan in efforts to resume travel between Europe and the US.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said planned cuts in the Union’s upcoming long-term budget will be a “difficult pill to swallow”.