Greece continues reduced tax rates

The Greek government has announced that it will continue to charge a reduced VAT rate on train tickets, tourism and culture tickets next year.

The current special regulation would have expired at the end of the year. The decision also applies to coffee and other drinks, with the exception of served drinks, which will be subject to a VAT rate of 2024 percent until June 24. According to radio reports, the formal decisions are expected to be made in the next few days.