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Ministry of Economy and Finance: 13 questions on the tax bill – The 12 tax cuts, incentives and reforms
Ahead of the new tax bill, the Ministry of Economy and Finance answers 13 questions to make it more clear what changes are coming in this section. The 12 tax cuts that are being enacted, the incentives given to businesses and all the reforms to the tax law.
The 13 questions and answers on the new tax bill
Airbnb: What changes with the new tax bill – Fine up to €40,000 for new properties in the centre of Athens
The new tax bill provides for stiff fines for those who ignore a regulation that bans new permits for Airbnb-type short-term rentals in downtown Athens for all of 2025.
SYRIZA elections: Decisive 65%-35% victory amid confusion, Kasselakis’s influence in question
With conflicting results to the end and in an episodic manner, the election of Syriza’s Syriza Progressive Alliance’s first, powerful internal party crash test, as the majority and “Casselistas” faced off in the most decisive ballot box since that of Alexis Tsipras’s succession in September 2023.
The Municipality of Athens has decided to permanently revoke the license of the bar on Vouliagmenis Avenue
The decision follows an incident last Saturday night when underage patrons were hospitalized after consuming alcohol at the bar in question.
October 28th: How will metro and trams operate tomorrow due to the parades
Traffic restrictions will be imposed on metro and tram services tomorrow Monday by order of the Hellenic Police, due to the parades to celebrate the National Anniversary of October 28th 1940.
According to an update from STASY:
Athens mayor criticizes previous administration’s financial handling
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas criticized the previous administration's handling of the municipality's finances during a meeting Wednesday that was held to discuss the 2023 financial report, noting that it was a "financial year to be avoided."
Athens municipality to combat mess made by contractors in roadworks
The Municipality of Athens announced on Thursday that it will take measures against mess made by contractors in sidewalk and road works.
According to the municipality, joint teams from the municipal police and the regular police will now carry out inspections to identify potential violations.
28th Athens Cycling Tour: Changes to the Tram timetable on Sunday
Due to the 28th Athens Cycling Tour, the schedules on Tram Line 6 “Pikrodafni – Syntagma” on Sunday (20/10) from 7 AM until the end of the Cycling Tour will have “FIX” station as the terminal stop.
Additionally, traffic regulations will be in effect in Athens on Sunday.
SYRIZA faces extended deadlock: “Kasselists” threaten departure as Rena Dourou makes a comeback
In a harshly worded policy decision, the Political Secretariat of the Syriza Progressive Alliance yesterday disapproved of the former President’s digital platform, Stefanos Kasselakis, and together with his move to call for mass registration of his supporters and while mobility appears in the last hours from executives, beyond the “87”, with a view to the Congr
Upcoming role assignments in PASOK: Androulakis restructures parliamentary group
Nikos Androulakis has scheduled a reshuffling of forces within the parliamentary group and the establishment of a Political Headquarters at Harilaou Trikoupi for early next week. This will involve not only some members of the younger generation but also his three competitors from the recent leadership election.