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Samos: Tourists and locals evacuated as forest fire is ranging (videos) UPD

August 24, 2019 environment Comments Off on Samos: Tourists and locals evacuated as forest fire is ranging (videos) UPD

A big forest fire is raging on the island of Samos and authorities have ordered the evacuation of two hotels as well residents of the area of Mesokampos near Pythagorio. The fire broke out in a forest in Mesokampos short after 5 o’ clock Saturday afternoon. It spread quickly and …

Drowning of three children on a day raise questions about pools safety

August 2, 2019 Tourism 4

In two separate incidents, three youngsters drowned in swimming pools of hotels on the islands of Rhodes and Crete on a single day. An 8-year-old child drowned in the swimming pool of a hotel in Hersonissos on the island of Crete on Wednesday afternoon, the same day where two teenager …

Reduced VAT for food, social services, hotels goes into effect as of May 20

May 20, 2019 Economy Comments Off on Reduced VAT for food, social services, hotels goes into effect as of May 20

Greece’s Independent Public Revenues Authority has issued a circular with regards to the new decreased Value Added Tax that goes into effect as of Monday, May 20, 2019. The circular analytically describes the sectors affected by the decreased V.A.T. It affects hundreds of food items, catering services but also hotels …

Archaeological Council revokes decision on 9-story hotel by Acropolis

March 14, 2019 Archeology, Culture Comments Off on Archaeological Council revokes decision on 9-story hotel by Acropolis

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council rescinded its decision approving the construction of a nine-story building in the south of Acropolis. The approval was issued on 25 September 2018, however, a strong protest by local residents forced the CAC to rethink it. In a statement, the Archaeological Council said it conducted an …

Residents protest construction of 10-story hotel at the foot of the Acropolis

February 20, 2019 Archeology 2

Investment at any price? A wall of hotels around Acropolis? Construction of a 10-story hotel at the foot of the Acropolis Hill is springing high, construction for a 9-story one is to start soon. Locals protest. residents and civic societies are protesting the construction of a 10-story hotel building in …

Hotels in Athens “evict” MPs due to increased touristic demand

February 27, 2018 Greece, Politics 2

Lawmakers and ministers from several Greek regions are at risk to be “evicted” as hotels in downtown Athens claim “increased touristic demand.” According to daily Estia, at least one hotel in the city center has notified the relevant department of the Greek state that the 36 MPs will have to …

Gov’t submits bill for tax levy in hotels and touristic accommodations

November 21, 2017 Tourism, Travel Comments Off on Gov’t submits bill for tax levy in hotels and touristic accommodations

Together with the Budget 2018, the Greek government has submitted also the provisions for the tax levy in hotels and rooms to let – apartments. The levy will go into effect as of 1. January 2018. The levy will be as follows: – € 0.5 per room per day for …

Kos earthquake: Airport traffic with minor delays, sea traffic with small boats via Kalymnos & Nissyros

July 21, 2017 Tourism Comments Off on Kos earthquake: Airport traffic with minor delays, sea traffic with small boats via Kalymnos & Nissyros

Transportation to and from the island of Kos is at 90 percent through the airport, Athens News Agency reported on Friday after the earthquake 6.6R caused serious damage at the port of the island. Smaller boats transfer passengers from and to Kos via the islands of Kalymnos and Nissyros, which …

Moria: Refugees, migrants reluctant to get on ship board or move to hotels

January 13, 2017 Refugees, Very Mix 2

Refugees and migrants at the hot spot of Moria seem reluctant to be provisionally hosted on bord of the Greek Navy ship deployed for his purpose or to move to hotels leased by the UN Refugees Agency UNHCR. So far, only 61 migrants, all males, have accepted the offer and …

Crazy little thing called V.A.T. & total confusion of its implementation on 6 Greek islands

October 12, 2015 Economy 1

The wonderful world of Greek taxes labyrinth and its implementation. Remember the measure that scrapped the reduced Value Added Tax in six Greek islands? Less than two weeks after the implementation of the V.A.T. hikes and the total confusion prevails as to what rates to implement. The measure caused dozens …

Wealthy debtors don’t pay for electricity, but the “little Greeks” can live in the dark for several months

August 25, 2015 Society 1

An unidentified number of Greeks seem to suffer from heavy deficiency of “collective consciousness“. They absolutely refuse to share common beliefs and moral attitudes which usually operate as a unifying force within a society, especially in times of a crisis, and it is often expressed in form of solidarity. I …

Gordon Ramsay to help Brits in Greece – Deadline April 10th 2014

April 9, 2014 Very Mix Comments Off on Gordon Ramsay to help Brits in Greece – Deadline April 10th 2014

This is a reminder for British owners of restaurants, hotel sand bars in Greece. Multi-Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay is coming to Greece and lend a helping hand to those in need of his assistance. The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, April 10th 2014. If you are interested in the …

Gordon Ramsay seeks Brit-owned restaurants in Greece

February 27, 2014 Very Mix 8

World famous Gordeon Ramsay, celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality is coming to Greece! And he is looking to help Brit-owned restaurants benefit from his expertise. KTG received the following press release by Ramsey’s producers with the request to help spread the world. Press Release GORDON RAMSAY IS COMING …

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