Tourism accommodation revenue seen growing 5-8%
Direct takings from tourism in the accommodation business, that is activities related to hotels and short-term rentals, exceeded 15 billion euros last year.
Less paper, more efficiency
Greek citizens will no longer need to submit birth and family status certificates for public services, as the government automates document retrieval through Gov.gr.
Police officer killed in road accident
An off-duty police officer was killed in Athens early Tuesday morning when his motorcycle crashed into the side of the road.
Summer hours of reduced power rates
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) announced on Monday that from Tuesday the summer timetable for the bizonal cheaper-rate electricity tariff (previously known as the “nighttime” tariff) will begin to apply.
Reduced VAT on electricity in Cyprus
A reduction in value-added tax on electricity bills in Cyprus will take effect on Tuesday.