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The European Union May Ban American Travelers This Summer

2020-06-24 by Phil Butler

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

As Europe’s touristic destinations open their borders for travelers from July 1st, EU regulators mull over banning American travelers.

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EU May Force Visa Reciprocity With US and Canada

2016-04-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport

European Commission officials are mulling over whether or not to temporarily suspend American and Canadian citizens’ right to enter EU states without a visa. In possible move to force the two North American countries to offer reciprocity for EU states; Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and two other EU member states, the commission entered into debate to move forward the stalled talks on the subject.

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10000 Passengers in Souda Set New Cruise Record for Chania

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More than 10,000 passengers arrived in Souda, Chania, as cruise ship visits reached unprecedented levels in one day in July.

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Cretan Hospitality Turns Turkish Influencers into Raki-Drinking Storytellers

2025-07-01 By Kostas Raptis

A group of Turkish journalists and influencers visited Crete from June 21 to 26, 2025, experiencing authentic Cretan hospitality as part of a campaign by the Region of Crete.

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14.3% Surge in Cruise Passengers in Heraklion

2025-07-01 By Iorgos Pappas

Cruise passengers arriving at Heraklion surged by 14.3% in the first half of 2025, hitting 190,606 visitors.

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Optional Health Insurance for Third-Country Pensioners: Terms and Procedures

2025-07-01 By Maria Papadaki

Living in Greece is a dream for many, but navigating health insurance can be confusing. Between the public EFKA system, private options, and changing requirements for residence and tax status, it’s easy to get lost in translation. As an accountant who’s helped many expats navigate Greek bureaucracy, I’ve created this guide to explain what you […]

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Aegean Announces Major Seven-Year Bond Issue

2025-06-30 By Kostas Raptis

Aegean Airlines begins a public offering for a seven-year bond on Monday, aiming to raise up to € 250 million.

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