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Greece to increase landing price in Santorini for cruise passengers

August 7, 2024 Economy, FEATURED, Tourism, Travel Comments Off on Greece to increase landing price in Santorini for cruise passengers

Greece’s government is considering to increase the landing price in Santorini for cruise ship passengers, following the example of Venice, as the island in the Aegean Sea is under immense pressure by visiting tourists. The increase in the “ticket” price for cruise ship passengers from 2 euros currently, to €10 …

Greece to impose “PVC Recycling fee” on plastic bottles as of June 1

May 24, 2022 Uncategorized 2

A new tax for “recycling” of plastic with PVC will be imposed as of June 1, 2022, the Greek government has announced. The tax will be collected and forwarded to the public revenues with the sole purpose to finance recycling actions. The tax or “recycling fee” is set at 0.08 …

“Bitter” coffee in Greece as special levy to be charged on 1.1.2022

December 21, 2021 Economy 1

“Bitter” coffee in Greece from 1. January 2022 as prices will go up due to a levy the government raises for the benefit of the environment. The price hikes are between 4 and 10 cents for plastic and papers cups and other utensils whether for single use or multiple uses. …

US will not impose import levy on Greek Feta cheese, says Agricultural Ministry

April 11, 2019 Economy Comments Off on US will not impose import levy on Greek Feta cheese, says Agricultural Ministry

The famous Greek feta cheese will continue to enjoy no import duties in the United States, the Agricultural Development & Foods Ministry said on Wednesday, following the revocation of a decision that would have added a 9.6% levy on the product. According to the ministry, the US Customs and Border …

Levy 2%-6% on Tablets, Smartphones, PCs, storage devices, raises total tax at 26%-30%

May 16, 2018 Economy 7

A levy of 2%-6% imposed on smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops and all electronic storage devices raise the total taxes on these devices at 26%-30%. Thee levy is to benefit “third parties”, holders of copyright. A government amendment imposes a 2% tax on purchases of smartphones, laptops, desktops and USB sticks, …

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 …

Government skyrockets prices with levy 2%-6% on computers, tablets, smartphones and cameras

July 18, 2017 Economy 6

A levy out of the blue. Imposed on computers, tablets, smartphones, cameras and scanner machines. Last Thursday, the Greek government lawmakers voted in favor of the legislation brought by Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou. The usual idiots of Greek consumers will have to pay 2% -6% more on taxes. Just like …

Extra Levy on Water for Greece households and farmers for the sake of water companies privatization

May 24, 2017 Economy Comments Off on Extra Levy on Water for Greece households and farmers for the sake of water companies privatization

Not one day passes without an extra charge, a one more charge that empties the Greek pockets and pushes thousands into poverty. Whether unemployed, low-pensioner, vulnerable group of the society, whether employee or entrepreneur, the nightmare of additional financial burden does not stop. Out of the blue, here comes an …

New Airport Levy to be imposed to all airports, lowers children age

March 29, 2017 Tourism 2

The Greek government expands the airport levy of 12 euros for flights departing from Greece to all airports including the regional airports. The levy will start to be imposed after the operation date of the 14 regional airport and until November 1st 2024. After this date, the levy will be …

Greek FinMin considers levy to each PC- and Tablet-purchase

January 19, 2016 Economy Comments Off on Greek FinMin considers levy to each PC- and Tablet-purchase

The Greek Finance Ministry allegedly considers to impose a levy for every tablet and personal compute purchase. Reason for this consideration? The levy will be imposed as a “counter-weight” to the millions of euro that were supposed to be paid for Copy Rights but they vanish in the air due …

Are you afraid, your deposits might undergo a “haircut” Cyprus-style?

March 22, 2013 Economy 20

Some reports and many rumors on internet claim that there is a broader plan to impose bank deposits levies also in other countries, irrespectively of whether these countries will seek a bailout or not. Depositors funds could be used to bail out banks, so to say. Are you afraid that …

Athens Court Rules “Emergency Property Tax via Electricity Bills is illegal”

December 4, 2012 Politics Comments Off on Athens Court Rules “Emergency Property Tax via Electricity Bills is illegal”

An Athens court ruled on Tuesday that the practice to collect the emergency property tax through the electricity bills is illegal. Several consumers’ associations and lawyers’ organizations had filed a complained about the Public Power Company (DEH) collecting the emergency property tax. The several hundred euros of E.P.T levy have been skyrocketing …

Greece Will Levy Ship Owners; Golden Dawn Supported Tax Exemption

November 8, 2012 Economy Comments Off on Greece Will Levy Ship Owners; Golden Dawn Supported Tax Exemption

The additional austerity package adopted by the Greek Parliament on Wednesday includes a provision that will force ship owners, long accused of enjoying lavish fiscal privileges, to pony up at least 140 million euros. The provision initially called for a “voluntary” contribution to the state coffers, but Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras withdrew …

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