05/10/15

[Maik]

In the year up to the end of July, British visitors spent more than 1 billion euros in this country, which constitutes an annual increase of 37.2 percent. The number of tourism arrivals from Britain soared by 29.3 percent to exceed 1.3 million, which also means that per capita spending by Britons in Greece has risen this year.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/202181/article/ekathimerini/business/revenue-from-uk-tourists-soars-37-pct

[Maik]

Most taxpayers declare monthly incomes of less than 1,000 euros

http://www.ekathimerini.com/202180/article/ekathimerini/business/most-taxpayers-declare-monthly-incomes-of-less-than-1000-euros

[Maik]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34440759

[Maik]

British holidaymakers 'actively avoiding muslim countries'

Three out of four British holidaymakers are actively avoiding Islamic countries following recent acts of terrorism, according to a new survey by travel deals company Travelzoo.

Almost the same number said the migrant situation had put them off travelling through the Channel Tunnel or by Eurostar.

Working with consumers and travel agents, Travelzoo identified Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Greece and Thailand as the traditionally popular tourist spots British people are now most afraid of visiting.

http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2018772


 

[Maik]

Unconfirmed but gather these are the motor vehicle tax rates for 2016:

For vehicles first registered before 01/11/2010 it depends upon engine capacity:

       51 -    300 ml      22 €
     301 -    785 ml      55 €
     786 - 1,071 ml    120 €
  1,072 - 1,357 ml    135 €
  1,358 - 1,548 ml    240 €
  1,549 - 1,738 ml    265 €
  1,739 - 1,928 ml    300 €
  1,929 - 2,357 ml    660 €
  2,358 - 3,000 ml    880 €
  3,001 - 4,000 ml 1,100 €
           > 4,000 ml 1,320 €

For vehicles registered after 31/10/2010 it depends upon CO₂ emissions:

    0-100 (gr. / km.) 0.00 €
101-120 (gr. / km.) 0.90 €
121-140 (gr. / km.) 1.10 €
141-160 (gr. / km.) 1.70 €
161-180 (gr. / km.) 2.25 €
181-200 (gr. / km.) 2.55 €
201-250 (gr. / km.) 2.80 €
    > 250 (gr. / km.) 3.40 €

[Maik]

Civil defence 'air raid' sirens will be tested across Greece tomorrow at 11:00 for one minute. In practice, this seems to mean they might be heard in Argostoli, elsewhere on Kef the first you're likley to know is when the bombs drop. But if I hear a good rumour I'll be sure to post it on GGi... once I'm safely somewhere else 
 

[TonyKath]

Civil defence 'air raid' sirens will be tested across Greece tomorrow at 11:00 for one minute. In practice, this seems to mean they might be heard in Argostoli, elsewhere on Kef the first you're likley to know is when the bombs drop. But if I hear a good rumour I'll be sure to post it on GGi... once I'm safely somewhere else 
 

 

Tony

[TonyKath]

British holidaymakers 'actively avoiding muslim countries'

Three out of four British holidaymakers are actively avoiding Islamic countries following recent acts of terrorism, according to a new survey by travel deals company Travelzoo.

Almost the same number said the migrant situation had put them off travelling through the Channel Tunnel or by Eurostar.

Working with consumers and travel agents, Travelzoo identified Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Greece and Thailand as the traditionally popular tourist spots British people are now most afraid of visiting.

http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2018772


 

I mean, Kef was chocca with migrants, muslims, terrorists, ebola cases, zombies, werewolves etc etc when we were there in September.

Tony