Greek Real Estate Brokerage Fees Without a Written Contract
A question with practical consequences A real estate broker accepts an instruction by telephone, does the work and finds tenants. The leases are signed, but the principal refuses to pay....
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Greek Court Files and Data Protection Liability Under AP 912/2026
Greek Supreme Court decision 912/2026 examines court archives under article 38 of Law 4624/2019 and sets aside a conviction for inadequate reasoning. Producing a document from a criminal case file...
CMR Vehicle Damage Claims and Thessaloniki Judgment 20570/2026
Jurisdiction at the place of taking over, the carrier's presumed liability, wilful misconduct and the limits of a claim decided in the carrier's absence International road carriage of a private...
EMEAT Registration in Greece in 2026 and the Defence Registry Dossier
Companies considering Greece’s defence sector should first assess whether registration in the Unified Registry of Defence Sector Enterprises (EMEAT) applies to them. It is an administrative registration, not a general...
Greece Retirement Visa 2026: I.8 Requirements, Costs and Renewal
Greek law does not provide a separate visa category called a retirement visa. The route commonly described by that term is the residence permit for third-country nationals with sufficient means...
The AI Act After the Digital Omnibus: What Applies Now, What Was Deferred and What...
A Deferral Is Not a Pause On 27 July 2026, the Digital Omnibus on AI, Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, entered into force, just six days before the date on which the...
Greece Golden Visa 2026: Investment Requirements, Application Process and Legal Considerations
The Greece Golden Visa enables eligible non-EU nationals to apply for a renewable Greek residence permit through qualifying investments. Legislative reforms have changed the minimum property investment amounts, introduced special...
Public Liability, Institutional Negligence, and Systemic Accountability in Greece
The Tempi railway tragedy constitutes one of the most significant public liability and institutional accountability cases in modern Greek legal history. Beyond the immense human and social impact of the...
Bulgarian Plates & Tax Abuse
The use of Bulgarian vehicle registration plates by individuals permanently residing in Greece has become an increasingly scrutinized legal and regulatory issue involving tax exposure, customs compliance, insurance validity, and...
Court of Appeal Piraeus 38/2025 - Auction Abuse
Recent Greek jurisprudence continues to demonstrate increasing judicial scrutiny regarding the lawful limits of compulsory enforcement procedures and creditor conduct during auction proceedings. Court of Appeal Piraeus Decision 38/2025 represents...
Primary Residence Protection In Greece
The legal framework governing the protection of primary residences in Greece has undergone substantial transformation during recent years, particularly following banking sector reforms, insolvency restructuring measures, and the modernization of...
Residence Permit in Greece: A Comprehensive Legal Guide for Foreign Nationals 2026
Table of Contents Introduction The Legal Framework Governing Residence Permits in Greece Who Requires a Residence Permit in Greece? Principal Categories of Residence Permits The Application Procedure for a Greek...