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Greece Extends Entry Ban on Some Non-EU Nationals, Including US, Until July 31

The ban on entry into Greece of non-EU citizens has been extended until July 31, according to a new aviation directive (NOTAM) coming from the national authorities. Following the decision of the European Union to remove Serbia and Montenegro from...

Greek Post to Charge 15 Euros For Parcels Sent From Non-EU Countries

The Hellenic Post (ELTA) announced last week that it has began charging at least 15 euros for each parcel with a customs declaration received from a non-European Union country. This new decision will hit customers who buy electronically from countries...

Greece Enables Non-EU Entrepreneurs to Come and Do Business in the Country

An amendment facilitating the entrance of foreign, non-EU nationals who are entrepreneurs to Greece was brought before the Greek Parliament on Tuesday. The amendment, which is attached to the Foreign Ministry's draft legislation entitled "Regulations for the United Kingdom's withdrawal...

New Rules Say Non-EU Visitors Need International Driving Licence to Rent Vehicles

New rules say visitors from non-European Union countries are now only allowed to rent a vehicle in Greece if they have an International Driving Permit. Would-be drivers must also produce a license issued by their home country, according to the...

Greece Extends €250,000 “Golden Visa” Program by 3 Months

The "Golden Visa" program in Greece has been extended for an additional three months, allowing individuals who are not citizens of the European Union to acquire residency by purchasing a  property for €250,000. After this period, the minimum cost required...

EU Court Likely to Rule Against Denmark in Feta Cheese Case

An advisor of the top European court announced that Denmark violated European Union law in a dispute with Greece over feta cheese on Thursday. Advocate General Tamara Capeta of the Court of Justice of the European Union stated that  Denmark...

Nearly 5,000 Ukrainian Refugees Have Fled to Greece Since Start of War

Nearly 5,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Greece since Russia invaded the country in late February. According to figures released by the Greek government, 4,649 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine have arrived in Greece as of Monday. Additionally, 869 Ukrainian refugees...