Greece Upgrades Tourism Schools of Higher Education

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Greece has taken the first step for the upgrade of the country’s tourism schools of higher education – known as ASTE, with the signing of a joint ministerial decision, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced recently. Signed by Education Minister Niki Kerameus and ougoing Deputy Minister of Tourism Manos Konsolas, the joint ministerial decision foresees that […]

Covid-19 Drives Athens Airbnb Demand Down in 2020

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Demand for Airbnb short-term rentals in Athens plunged this year driving revenue down by 80 percent, according to the “Covid-19 Industry Pulse Report: Tourism” report released in December by Ernst & Young (EY). The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic resulted in a 76 percent drop in international arrivals to Greece driving demand down and impacting the Greek […]

Greece Announces Cabinet Reshuffle for ‘More Effectiveness’

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Photo © Hellenic Parliament / Aliki Eleftheriou Greece announced on Monday a cabinet reshuffle aimed at making government functioning more effective, particularly in view of the emerging demands. There were few changes made at several ministries with a focus on increasing the number of females in top government positions. Key modifications include moving Kostis Hadzidakis

Greece Announces New Rent Relief for January-February

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Monastiraki Square, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greek businesses forced to remain closed through to January 11 due to extended lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 will not be required to pay rent for the month of January, the Greek finance ministry announced. Property owners will be compensated with 80 […]

National Gallery in Athens Expected to Open in March

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The National Gallery in Athens is expected to open its doors to the public in March, as the project for the revamp and expansion of its premises has entered its final phase. According to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, there have been difficulties and delays due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but the Ministry has set […]

Finance Ministry Issues Guidelines on Moving Tax Residence to Greece

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Photo source: Hellenic Parliament The Greek Finance Ministry issued in late December a series of guidelines aimed at other country nationals wishing to transfer their tax residence to Greece. Investing in Greece is the key requirement for the move based on the ministerial decision which foresees favorable tax treatment and applies to the following categories: […]

UK Nationals Added to List of non-EU Citizens Allowed into Greece

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Photo © Stuart Bailey The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Saturday updated the temporary ban on entry into Greece from outside the European Union, adding the United Kingdom to a list of countries exempt from the restriction. The update follows the UK’s exit from the EU as of January 1, as the country is […]

Greece Goes into Hard Covid-19 Lockdown Until January 11

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Greek Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas. The Greek government has decided to tighten restrictive measures against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic for next week in order to keep the virus infections at low levels and for schools to be able to open safely on January 11th. The tightening of the measures for the week of January 3-10, […]

Greece’s Alimos Marina Concession a Done Deal

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Alimos Marina. Photo source: @cstaikouras.gr One of Greece’s largest concession deals: the 40-year right to manage and exploit the Alimos Marina by a subsidiary of Greek company Aktor Concessions SA was finalized at a handover ceremony on Thursday. The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) granted “Development of New Alimos Marina SA” the concession of

Brexit Not to Cause Much Trouble to Passengers Traveling Between UK and EU

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has compiled important information on the implications of the recently signed Brexit agreement for aviation and travel. Although the UK’s exit from the European Union (a process known as ‘Brexit’) on January 1, 2021, will have a significant effect on aviation, IATA underlines that the agreement has