Tsipouro EU price hike

[Maik]

Tax hike on humble Greek drink threatens town's future

A close relative of the Greek spirit ouzo, tsipouro has become increasingly popular during the recession as an affordable alternative to imported drinks, but is now facing a tax increase under European Union rules that could almost double its price.

http://www.sunherald.com/2015/10/07/6453055/tax-hike-on-humble-greek-drink.html

[TonyKath]

Tax hike on humble Greek drink threatens town's future

A close relative of the Greek spirit ouzo, tsipouro has become increasingly popular during the recession as an affordable alternative to imported drinks, but is now facing a tax increase under European Union rules that could almost double its price.

http://www.sunherald.com/2015/10/07/6453055/tax-hike-on-humble-greek-drink.html

Tax increase - didn't know anybody paid tax on it at all!   

Tony

[Maik]

Going by some tavernas and shops, the price has been adjusted upwards to take account of the recent tax hike even though they don't issue proper till receipts... obviously, that money is never going to be declared.

[U4ea]

Gosh, horror! Someone in Greece not paying tax? Whatever next?