Following the tragic New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, that claimed dozens of lives, Greece is reinforcing strict fire safety measures in nightclubs, theaters, and other entertainment venues, including mandatory fire-resistant construction, emergency exits based on occupancy, and regular inspections
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Greek authorities carried out joint inspections at health-related businesses in central Athens, imposing fines totalling…
Greece is tightening its measures against electricity theft, with the Independent Authority for Public Revenue…
A sweeping series of tax audits carried out by Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue…
Greek tax authorities (AADE) uncovered over 100 violations in just one week at restaurants, entertainment venues, and service businesses across popular tourist islands. Offenders faced 48-hour closures and fines, with authorities now reviewing multi-year records for potential further violations.
Greece’s beaches face a crisis of illegal occupations, with businesses exploiting public coastlines using sunbeds and beach bars, a new Court of Audit report reveals. Despite 41,737 citizen complaints via the MyCoast app in 2024, only a third were inspected, with hotspots like Halkidiki and the Dodecanese leading in violations. Understaffed authorities, reliant on outdated tools like measuring tapes, struggle to enforce regulations, allowing illegal operations to thrive throughout the summer.
Before July even started, the Greek Ministry of Finance recorded over 3,000 complaints regarding illegal…
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mount Athos near Karyes, prompting concern among monks and authorities. Civil engineers are dispatched to assess minor damages to monasteries, while seismologists monitor ongoing seismic activity for potential aftershocks.
The Athens Municipality has launched a crackdown on illegal rooftop cafes and restaurants in Plaka, the historic “Neighbourhood of the Gods.” With inspections underway to curb noise pollution and unauthorized businesses, Mayor Haris Doukas announced a Task Force to protect the area’s cultural heritage, starting with enforcing strict regulations in this iconic district.
As Easter nears, Greece’s market is buzzing with festive energy. Starting April 10, stores will adopt holiday hours, while the “Easter Basket” initiative, featuring lamb, goat, tsoureki, and chocolate eggs, launched in supermarkets on April 7. With consumers eyeing necessities amid rising costs, retailers hope the season—and early pension payments—will boost sales after a slow start to the year.
Since January, sweeping inspections by tax authorities at some of the most popular nightclubs in…
Greece will implement new, stricter regulations for short-term rentals starting October 1, 2025. The legislation introduces new operating standards, stricter inspections, and increased penalties for non-compliance.
A new bill introduced by Greece’s Ministry of Tourism has removed renovated properties, including former warehouses and basements, from short-term rental platforms. The bill mandates stricter regulations and inspections, and properties must meet primary residential use criteria or be settled before 2011 to qualify. Property owners face hefty fines for non-compliance, raising concerns over the impact on investments in tourist accommodations.
Starting Monday, taxi drivers must have bilingual stickers indicating card payment acceptance or face 1,000 euro fines. The Independent Public Revenue Authority is intensifying inspections as only half of the taxis comply. Passengers can refuse payment if card machines are non-functional.
Greece’s Fire Department has extended the fire ban until 15 November across multiple regions, including Attica, the Aegean Islands, and Crete, due to wildfire risks. Increased patrols will enforce the ban, with strict penalties for violations. Authorities urge public cooperation to prevent fires.
The recent fires in Attica on August 11 did not cause any damage to the…
A new round of inspections by the Environment Ministry began a few days ago on…
