Greece’s Chinese Golden Visa Investors Protest

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Chinese investors who purchased real estate in Greece under the ongoing Golden Visa program are expressing their discontent with Covid-19-related travel restrictions which do no allow them to visit their properties or to complete visa procedures. According to Greek media reports, the Sino-Hellenic Investors’ Confederation, which was launched earlier this year, said in a

Greek Funding Scheme for Small Enterprises Accepting Applications

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A Greek government support program funding small and very small enterprises is now accepting applications, said Alternate Development & Investments Minister Nikos Papathanasis this week. The support scheme, which includes tax breaks, will be allocating a total of 150 million euros to businesses with up to 10 employees and reporting an annual turnover of / […]

Greece Issues New Aviation Guidelines for Travel

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As part of the Greek government’s efforts to restrict the spread of Covid-19, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) issued new guidelines (NOTAM) on Tuesday, which will remain in effect through to September 15 at midnight, and will apply to the traveling public. Violations carry fines of 5,000 euros. More specifically, the new guidelines, which […]

Greece on Heightened Alert as Covid-19 Cases Rise

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The Hellenic Parliament in Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Greece is preparing to take even stricter measures, including mandatory face masks at all times, as the increasing number of Covid-19 cases is causing concern, local media report. Measures aimed at curbing the fast spread of the deadly virus include extending the midnight-to-7am curfew to all […]

Greek FinMin Examines Support Measures in Covid-19 Aftermath

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Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. Photo Source: cstaikouras.gr Seeking ways to ease the burden that the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has had on Greek households and businesses, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said this week that the government was preparing a mixed package of measures, including tax breaks and voluntary rent reductions. In an interview to

SETE: Greece’s Tourism Sector Needs Support into 2021

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As the main tourist season for Greece comes to a close and the impact of Covid-19 lingers, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has made six proposals aimed at helping businesses survive. SETE proposals, sent in letter to labor and economy ministers, include job retainment measures through to March 31, 2021, noting that initial forecasts of […]

Greek Gov’t Mulls Tax Relief for Covid-hit Businesses

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Andrianou Street in Plaka, Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Greek business owners impacted by the Covid-19 health crisis will have more time until the end of the year to pay off their tax obligations, said Alternate Finance Minister Theodoros Skylakakis. Referring to seasonal enterprises – those mostly active in tourism – Skylakakis told ANT1 TV […]

Crete Town Chania Imposes Tighter Covid-19 Measures

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Chania, Crete The popular town of Chania on the island of Crete has – starting today – imposed tighter restrictions in efforts to restrict the further spread of Covid-19, Greek authorities decided. More specifically, there is now a cap of nine people at public or private events and gatherings, masks are mandatory at all times […]

Greek PM Set to Announce Relief Measures, Tax Cuts in Thessaloniki

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo Source: Primeminister.gr A solidarity contribution, tax cuts, as well as insurance payment deferments and retroactive social security benefits are among the measures set to be announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis next month as part of the government’s plan to support Greek businessowners, employees and citizens

More Covid-19 Measures Announced for Mykonos and Halkidiki

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Photo source: General Secretariat for Civil Protection Greek health authorities on Wednesday announced extra precautionary measures on the popular island of Mykonos and in Halkidiki aimed at curbing the further spread of Covid-19 as the number of coronavirus infections rose to 269 on Tuesday. New restrictions for both destinations include: – mandatory mask-wearing indoors