New “chapter” in short-term rentals in Europe | What the new European Parliament regulation provides | Airbnb’s position

A promising step forward in achieving a balanced ecosystem for short-term rentals (STR) is the new regulation on the exchange and collection of data on STR services, adopted by the European Parliament. A regulation that Airbnb welcomed, stressing that it marks the start of a new “chapter” for short-term rentals in Europe. With 493 votes […]

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Parliament gives its final green light to the EU Digital COVID Certificate

MEPs completed today the legislative work on the EU digital COVID Certificate package to facilitate travel within the EU and contribute to the economic recovery. Plenary passed the new EU digital COVID Certificate Regulations with 546 votes to 93 and 51 abstentions (EU citizens) and with 553 to 91 and 46 abstentions (third country nationals). […]

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EU Digital COVID Certificate: European Parliament and Council reach agreement on Commission proposal

The Commission welcomes today’s provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation governing the EU Digital COVID Certificate. This means that the certificate (previously called the Digital Green Certificate) is well on track to be ready end of June, as planned. Today’s agreement has been reached in record time just two months […]

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EU-Parliament calls for action on recovery: “Our citizens expect bold action”

EU-Parliament President David Sassoli urged EU leaders to take action on Europe’s recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. Sassoli addressed heads of state and government at the start of a video conference of the European Council on 19 June to discuss the recovery plan and the EU’s next long-term budget. “Time is a […]

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COVID-19: European Parliament approves crucial EU support measures

   As part of the EU’s joint response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the European Parliament almost unanimously adopted three urgent proposals in an extraordinary plenary session, on Thursday. The urgent measures to help people and businesses tackle the crisis were voted on in plenary less than two weeks after the Commission tabled its proposals. The […]

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European Parliament to hold extraordinary plenary on 26 March

European Parliament President and political group leaders decided to hold an extraordinary plenary session next Thursday, 26 March to allow for the implementation of special measures. Parliament´s President and Group leaders (Conference of Presidents) held an informal exchange of views on Thursday morning. They approved in written procedure the proposal of EP President Sassoli to […]

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European Parliament approves new copyright rules for the internet

-Internet platforms are liable for content that users upload -Some uploaded material, such as memes or GIFs, now specifically excluded from directive -Hyperlinks to news articles, accompanied by “individual words or very short extracts”, can be shared freely -Journalists must get a share of any copyright-related revenue obtained by their news publisher -Start-up platforms subject […]

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Parliament backs EU directive on use of Passenger Name Records (PNR)

The new directive regulating the use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data in the EU for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime was approved by Parliament on Thursday. It will oblige airlines to hand national authorities passengers’ data for all flights from third countries to the EU and vice […]

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Mitsis Group opens anew urban hotel, Mitsis N’U Piraeus Port,at the heart of Piraeus

Mitsis Group proudly introduces Mitsis N’U Piraeus Port, its first urban hotel at the hub of Piraeus Port, the largest passenger port in Europe and one of the largest worldwide. The hotel offers a home for the world’s travellers, lifestyle and gastronomy enthusiasts to come together. The opening day ceremony on April 6 was done […]

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Global cruise leaders to meet in Genoa on occasion of Cruise Week Europe

–Government Ministers from across Europe, global cruise line leaders, and senior representatives of international institutions to meet at CLIA’s European Summit in Genoa –More than 100 exhibitors to showcase at CLIA’s inaugural Innovation Expo as part of Cruise Week Europe –Unique event for the cruise industry in Europe and globally to meet high-level cruise decision-makers […]

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