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Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism: What changes for hotels, outside-plan development, islands and short-term rentals

The government has released 12 questions and answers regarding the new framework—new plot sizes of up to 16 stremmata, restrictions in the coastal zone, and what is planned for tourism investments

Forbes: The Best Destinations in the world to live after retirement, including four cities in Greece

The American magazine weighs up the cost of living, healthcare, taxation, safety, and requirements for permanent residency — See the full list of 24 countries

Spatial planning for tourism: The new rules for investments, Airbnb and out-of-plan construction

From 16 to 8 acres the plot sizes for hotels – The Joint Ministerial Decision institutionalises the new framework for the spatial development of tourism, with stricter terms in saturated destinations, special provisions for the islands and transitional arrangements for existing investments – Hoteliers insist that the core of the restrictions remains unchanged

Greece wins over European tourists as 29% plan a visit, with demand growing beyond summer

A new GNTO survey across ten European markets finds strong interest in visiting Greece beyond peak summer, with safety and hospitality rated highly, though value for money remains a comparatively weaker point requiring further attention

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