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Greece
PM Tsipras: Georgian Citizens' Right to Travel Without Visa to EU a Milestone
The opportunity given to Georgian citizens to travel without visa to the Schengen countries is a milestone for the relations of Georgia with the European Union, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday in a meeting with Georgian...
Greece
Tourism Bodies in Lesvos Decry EC's Decision to Halt Special Visas for Turkish Tourists
Tourism bodies and municipal authorities in the northern Aegean reacted angrily to a letter by Alternate Foreign Minister George Katrougalos informing them that the European Commission rejected the extension of a visa facilitation pilot program that allowed Turkish nationals...
Europe
Nikos Xydakis: Greece Expects up to 2 Mln Russian Travelers to Visit the Country in 2016
Greece's Deputy Foreign Minister, Nikos Xydakis said that the EU and Russia were set to pick up their bilateral talks on easing the visa regime where they left off in 2013, according to an interview to Sputnik news.
Sputnik reports...
Europe
New Visa Dispute Sours Turkey-EU Ties
Within a matter of hours of Turkey’s new government being announced, a major dispute over visas erupted Wednesday between Ankara and the European Union, threatening one of the main foreign policy achievements of ousted prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu.
Turkish President...
Greece
Bild: EU Official Points to Plan B Should EU-Turkey Refugee Deal Fall Through
German tabloid Bild reports on the existence of Plan B to deal with the refugee crisis should the deal between Turkey and the European Union fall through. The alternative plan examines the restriction of migrant flows without the participation...
Greece
Washington Pushes for New Greek IDs by 2017
Washington gave Athens a deadline until April 2017 to retrofit all IDs in order to avoid Greece's expulsion from the Visa Waiver Program for Greek citizens who travel to the US.
The decision is already in action since April 1. In order for...
Europe
Despite Threat, EU Says No Shortcuts for Turkey’s Visa-Free Travel
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday that Turkey must meet all remaining conditions before the EU can open up visa-free travel.
His comments came a day after Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu warned that if the EU does not...
Australia
Increase in Visa Costs for Spouses Will Affect Greeks in Australia
Greeks who are currently moving to Australia may face some economic difficulties after the recent increase in permanent partner and spouse travel visa costs that was announced by the Australian government.
The cost increase was part of the government’s measures...
Greece
The Strength of Greek Passport
Not all passports have the same power. The passport of an American citizen entitles him free entrance to 172 countries without a visa. Citizens of Iraq can visit 31 countries while citizens of Afghanistan have more limited options with 28 countries.
On...
Australia
Olga Kefalogianni in Australia to Boost Greek Tourism
The Greek Tourism Minister, Olga Kefalogianni, visited Melbourne and met with Australian politicians, major tourist agents and Greek organizations.
Kefalogianni attended an event organised by the Greek Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI), which was held in the historical stadium,...