30/05/18

[Maik]

Greece to receive 19.2 bln euros in EU development funds for 2021-2027

Greece is set to receive 19.2 billion euros from a European Commission development budget for 2021-2017, according to proposals published by the EU's executive arm on Tuesday.

Brussels has gone ahead with changes to its Regional Development and Cohesion Policy for 2021-2027, shifting a large chunk of support funds from central and eastern Europe to countries such as Greece, Spain and Italy.

http://www.amna.gr/en/article/261871/Greece-to-receive-192-bln-euros-in-EU-development-funds-for-2021-2027

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Kountoura: 50% hike in Chinese tourists expected in 2018

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Greece this year is expected to rise by more than 50 percent, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura told Athens-Macedonian News Agency on Tuesday.

This year's hike comes after a 35 percent rise in Chinese tourists visiting Greece last year.

http://www.amna.gr/en/article/261903/Kountoura-50-hike-in-Chinese-tourists-expected-in-2018

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Drone rules made law to reduce threat to aircraft
Law introduced banning drones from flying above 400ft and within 1km of an airport

The government has announced measures to tackle the dangers drones can pose to people, aircraft and airports.

From 30 July, drones will be banned by law from flying above 400ft and within 1km of an airport boundary, because of fears they could damage the windows or engines of planes and other aircraft during takeoff or landing.

From 30 November, pilots of drones that weigh 250g or more will have to register with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and will be required to pass a safety test online.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/may/30/drone-rules-made-law-to-reduce-threat-to-aircraft