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Tuesday, October 7, will see the first supermoon of 2025, known as a “Harvest Moon”. If the weather permits, it is expected to be the biggest and brightest view of the Moon this year as its orbit brings it to its closest approach to the Earth; the last such event was in November 2024. December […]
The short-term property rental market in Greece, represented by companies such as Airbnb and Booking.com, is entering a new era, as, from Wednesday, October 1, a new law came into force which establishes strict terms and conditions for property owners who rent in this way. The new law provides for compliance checks by the Ministry […]
In Greece, it is the law that at designated times during the day, excessive noise is prohibited. From October 1, the ‘Summer Quiet Hours’ end and the ‘Winter Quiet Hours’ come into force. The new designated quiet hours are 15:30 to 17:30 and 22:00 to 07:30. These run until March 31, 2026 when the summer […]
During the second week of September (8 – 14 September), the “Zero tolerance for not wearing a helmet” campaign by the Greek Police, which is aimed at universal compliance by drivers and passengers of two-wheelers, as well as ATV’s and users of Light Personal Electric Vehicles (electric scooters), 2,600 violations were confirmed by drivers as […]
Major upgrades are planned for Greek airport infrastructures and air traffic control systems to address the problems of outdated security and persistent flight delays. Greece ranks among the top European countries for flight delays, which has damaged the country’s aviation reputation and hindered tourism. Among the worst airports in the country is Athens International, which […]
Anyone arrested in Greece for suspected arson is now being prosecuted under the new, stricter provisions of the latest law passed by the government. The changes mean that not only for intended arson, but those who cause a fire through clear negligence that causes death or ecological destruction, will be charged with a serious felony that carries […]
According to the law in Greece, dogs are allowed access to unrestricted and open beaches, even permitted to swim in the sea; however, the dog is required to be on a lead and under control at all times, and any excrement is picked up and disposed of by the owner. On organised beaches, by law, […]
The Greek government’s “Zero Tolerance for Not Wearing a Helmet” campaign came into force this year, countrywide on July 1, aiming at the universal compliance of owners and riders of two and three-wheeled vehicles, All Terrain Vehicles and including Light Personal Electric Vehicles to wear helmets. Police in all regions will be increasing the checks […]
The new charge on cruise ship passengers disembarking at ports in Greece comes into effect from today, Monday, July 21. The rule, confirmed last year by the government, requires every passenger disembarking from a cruise ship at a port in Greece to pay a special fee. The amount of the fee varies depending on the […]
