×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Wednesday
11
Feb 2026
weather symbol
Athens 15°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Greece

New government to cut “red tape” for seaplanes to Greek islands

The "target" for the first test flights has been set for the spring of 2020

Newsroom July 31 02:29

 

The latest effort to finally commence seaplane routes to various Greek isles and coastal destinations without airports will, according to reports, emanates from the new infrastructure and transports ministry leadership, with the goal being to further simplify the regulatory and licensing framework in the east Mediterranean country, naftemporiki.gr reports.

>Related articles

Mind the Greeks: Bringing Greek knowledge to the world stage

Mitsotakis–Erdoğan statements: “Time to remove every threat coming from the past,” said the Prime Minister regarding the casus belli (updated)

Geopolitical real estate: Turks, Israelis, Iranians, Lebanese and Americans rush for properties in Kolonaki and the Athenian Riviera

Establishing permanent seaplanes routes in Greece has been an over two-decades-old endeavor, one usually quashed by ubiquitous bureaucratic “red tape” in the country, and most recent concerns of commercial viability.

The latest “target” for at least pilot routes to begin has been set in the spring of 2020, with the ministry promising to cut the number of licenses required, while also issuing necessary joint ministerial decisions to clarify the new regulatory framework for take-off and landing points.

Read more HERE

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#bureaucracy#economy#greece#greek#holidays#islands#politics#red tape#Seaplanes#tourism#travel#vacations#visit
> More Greece

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

European Parliament adopts sweeping proposals to address housing crisis

February 11, 2026

Instagram chief to testify in court over youth social media addiction

February 11, 2026

At Votanikos, Alafouzos, Hatzidakis, and Doukas: “Panathinaikos’ stadium is progressing according to schedule”

February 11, 2026

NATO launches Arctic Sentry to strengthen its presence in the Arctic

February 11, 2026

Accessibility problems for people with disabilities at banks and ATMs — Letter to the Hellenic Bankers Association

February 11, 2026

Chaos and violent brawling among MPs in the Turkish parliament during the swearing-in of the new Justice and Interior ministers

February 11, 2026

Alpha Bank report: Greece’s housing paradox—High home ownership amid a deepening crisis

February 11, 2026

Mind the Greeks: Bringing Greek knowledge to the world stage

February 11, 2026
All News

> World

European Parliament adopts sweeping proposals to address housing crisis

Special Committee calls for 10 million new homes, faster permits and targeted support for young people and middle-income families

February 11, 2026

Instagram chief to testify in court over youth social media addiction

February 11, 2026

NATO launches Arctic Sentry to strengthen its presence in the Arctic

February 11, 2026

Chaos and violent brawling among MPs in the Turkish parliament during the swearing-in of the new Justice and Interior ministers

February 11, 2026

An armed man opened fire and took students & teachers hostage at a school in Thailand – Reports mention injuries

February 11, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα