Europe
Greece Takes Action Against Overtourism, Short-Term Leasing
- Government will increase pensions, minimum wages, cut taxes
- Golden visa will be given for €250,000 investment in start-ups
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced measures aimed at addressing the negative impact of overtourism as visitors continue to arrive in record numbers in the post-pandemic era.
The government has been “very concerned” about an influx of cruise passengers during certain months of the year and will begin charging fees, Mitsotakis said Saturday during his annual speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair. It will also increase a tax related to the climate-crisis on accommodation.