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New measures on Airbnb in Greece add extra costs for owners

Greece’s Tourism Ministry is initiating a new draft bill that brings extra charges and stricter requirements for short term rental properties, such as those listed on the Airbnb accommodation platform. The additional cost is estimated to range from 500 to 600 euros. Properties rented out for short-term leases are obliged …

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Two earthquakes shake Athens on Wed evening

Two earthquakes rattled Greek capital Athens within two hours early Wednesday evening causing concern among locals and visitors. The earthquakes were low on the Richter scale, however due to their shallow focal depth were felt across the 4-million residents city. One stroke with 2.6 Richer at 5:10 pm and the …

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SYRIZA left with 26 MPs after one more resignation

One more MP of SYRIZA left the party bringing its seats in the Parliament down to 26. MP Rania Thraskia, a former TV persona, announced on Tuesday she is leaving the party to become an independent lawmaker. “I will continue my parliamentary work unwavering, as I have done until today …

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Inflation in Greece at 2.4% in Nov; food prices further up

Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in November 2024 increased by 2.4% compared with November 2023, the independent statistical agency ELSTAT announced on Tuesday. In September 2023, the annual rate of change of the CPI was 3.0%. The CPI in November 2024 compared with October 2024, decreased by 0.4%. In November …

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“Christmas Basket” available in supermarkets Dec 11- Jan 3

Greece’s Development Ministry announced that the “Christmas Basket” available in supermarkets throughout the country will be offered again during the festive season. It is mandatory for the supermarkets. The government initiative of several items to be offered at reduced prices i supermarkets, known to the public as “Household Basket”, is …

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Athens Metro workers on work stoppage on Dec 13

Athens Metro Employees’ Union (SELMA) announced a work stoppage on the Metro operation in the Greek capital on Friday, December 13, 2024. The work stoppage is scheduled from 21:00 until the end of the shift. In the announcement, the Metro workers  stated: “The SELMA workers’ union, due to protracted and …

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Visit of Greek PM to Lebanon postponed

The official visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Lebanon has been postponed for a few days. According to sources from the Air Force General Staff, the government aircraft presented a technical fault and it is not possible for the Prime Minister  to visit Lebanon on Friday. The visit …

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