The Greek government is suspending the issuance or renewal of residence permits for investment purposes for citizens of the Russian Federation, the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum said on Monday. Known as the “golden visa” program, the scheme grants five-year residency rights to investors who purchase property valued at a minimum of 250,000 euros. […]
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Saturday expressed concern on the impact the Russia-Ukraine conflict will have on Greek tourism, considering that the industry is a major nation-wide generator of income. Speaking to Mega channel on Saturday, Kikilias said that 25 percent of Greece’s GDP comes from tourism. “Right now we are waiting to see how […]
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Photo source: @VKikilias The Greek tourism ministry is closely monitoring the Russia-Ukraine crisis in order to address the potential backlash on tourism in terms of inbound travel and rising energy costs. Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said it was vital to first evaluate the situation before announcing any actions. In an interview











