ACI Europe warns that proposed EU State aid rule changes for aviation could weaken regional airports and reduce air connectivity, particularly in smaller regions....

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EU member states back the European ports strategy, strengthening the role of ports as critical infrastructure for security, competitiveness and the energy transition....

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The Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, reducing the number of banned airlines to 154 after removing all Kyrgyzstan-certified carriers....

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Greece has submitted a proposal to the EU Transport Ministers Council, calling for faster certification processes for European railway safety systems....

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Greek hoteliers call for immediate action to reduce long waiting times at Greece's land border crossings, warning that delays are threatening road tourism in Northern Greece....

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Greece approved a new Spatial Planning and Urban Development Code, merging 180+ laws into one framework to simplify planning and building rules....

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Commissioner Tzitzikostas outlined the EU's priorities for shipping and ports at Posidonia 2026, focusing on competitiveness, investment, innovation and the green transition....

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Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou outlined Greece’s new spatial-planning strategy linking tourism, renewable energy and environmental protection....

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Greek tourism bodies have called for changes to the revised Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, raising concerns over carrying capacity, investment limits and small-business sustainability....

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STAMA has raised concerns over provisions in Greece’s revised tourism spatial framework that would include Airbnb-style rentals in carrying-capacity calculations alongside hotel beds....

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Greece has launched a draft Renewable-Energy Spatial Framework introducing new restrictions for wind and solar projects while linking energy planning with tourism and industry....

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Greek hoteliers are questioning key provisions of Greece’s revised tourism spatial framework, including bed caps and investment restrictions....

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Accessibility and overtourism were key themes during an EU tourism policy consultation in Athens....

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Airports and airlines report delays and missed flights as the EU’s Entry Exit System rollout causes disruption, prompting calls for greater operational flexibility....

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The EU’s new Entry/Exit System launches on March 30, changing border checks for non-EU travelers and requiring extra time at airports....

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Greece will raise the minimum wage to 920 euros from April 1, impacting 700,000 workers and increasing pay across the public and private sectors....

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Airports and airlines are urging the European Commission to review the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that without urgent flexibility, passengers could face airport queues of up to four hours during the peak summer travel season....

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Thousands of European hotels have launched a collective legal action against Booking .com, seeking compensation after an EU court ruling found its parity clauses breached competition law....

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The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation is urging the Greek Foreign Ministry to reinforce consular services and reduce visa delays in emerging markets to support tourism growth and new air connectivity....

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Greece’s Council of State has issued an interim order halting construction works and suspending environmental approval for a hotel expansion project on Milos pending a court review....

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