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France, Greece, and Portugal May Impose Housing Tax on British Expats Following Spain's Move

France, Greece, and Portugal are considering following Spain's lead by implementing a 100% housing tax on British expats. Spain's initiative,…

15 January 2025

Cyprus Aims to Join Schengen Area by 2025, States President Christodoulides

Cyprus plans to address all necessary technical requirements to join the Schengen area by 2025, as stated by President Nikos…

11 January 2025

New Travel Requirements for Non-EU Nationals

New travel requirements are coming for non-EU citizens visiting Europe. The Entry/Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation…

5 January 2025

Apocalypto Star Rudy Youngblood Released from Greek Jail After Confrontation

Apocalypto* star Rudy Youngblood has been released from a Greek jail following a week-long detainment after an alleged confrontation with…

4 January 2025

Actor Rudy Youngblood Detained in Greece

American actor Rudy Youngblood, known for his role in "Apocalypto," faces deportation from Greece after an altercation with police and…

3 January 2025

From Hollywood to Greek Jail: Rudy Youngblood Detained

Apocalypto" star Rudy Youngblood is being held in a Greek jail after his visa expired and he was found carrying…

3 January 2025

Turkish Airlines Push for More Flights and Visa Expansion Amid Tensions

In the midst of ongoing tensions involving airspace violations, Turkish authorities are advocating for an increase in air travel and…

15 December 2024

Greece Faces Critical Labor Shortage, Needs 300,000 Foreign Workers

Greece faces a critical labor shortage, urgently needing over 300,000 foreign workers to support its economy. Bureaucratic hurdles hinder recruitment…

4 December 2024

Romania and Bulgaria Poised to Join Schengen Area in January 2025, Streamlining European Travel

Romania and Bulgaria are poised to join the Schengen Area by January 2025, streamlining travel across Europe. This expansion promises…

25 November 2024

Say Goodbye to Passport Stamps: Europe Goes Digital for Border Control

Starting November 10, 2024, say goodbye to passport stamps when traveling to Europe. The European Union is replacing traditional stamps…

22 August 2024

90% Inflation: Turkish Diners Flee to Greece for Affordable Meals

Soaring restaurant prices in Turkey are driving local tourists to vacation in neighboring Greece. Social media is flooded with Turks…

19 July 2024

Greece Gets Easier Access to China: Embassy Announces New 5-Year Visas

Great news for Greek travellers! The Chinese Embassy in Greece has announced a new visa program starting Wednesday. Eligible Greek…

10 July 2024

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Welcomes Turkish Tourists to Lesvos

Lesvos, Greece - Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed 92 Turkish tourists arriving on the passenger ship "Esref Jale" to the…

19 April 2024

Migrants’ agreement with Italy, Constitutional Court paves way for ratification

Italy and Albania's migrant agreement is set to be ratified after the Constitutional Court of Albania deemed it constitutional. The…

30 January 2024

Greece’s Golden Visa program is the "world’s most sought-after globally"

Greece’s Golden Visa program has been described as the "world’s most sought-after globally" after the country received a total of…

28 December 2023

Breakthrough Fast-Track Visa Initiative Strengthens Greek-Turkish Tourism Relations

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled the initiative during a joint press conference with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Athens last…

12 December 2023

How to apply for Greece’s digital nomad visa

The Greek Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), issued under Law 4825/2021, allows non-EU citizens to live and work in Greece legally.…

28 November 2023

Turks could soon receive 1 year visas for the Greek islands

Greece will reportedly offer a one-year visa-on-arrival program for Turkish citizens visiting the Aegean islands, including Rhodes and Kastellorizo, local media reported.…

1 November 2023

Acropolis and other major sites now have contactless automated VISA ticket machines!

Visa announced on Thursday that six contactless automated ticket vending machines had been installed at four major archaeological sites in…

10 August 2023

New requirements coming in 2024 for Americans travelling to Europe

Those wanting to travel to the majority of countries in Europe will be affected. If you previously travelled to Europe…

25 July 2023

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