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Everyday rules: consumer rights, travel, imports, funerals and public services, with sources for every figure.
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Unverified rules in this version: 21
eu-low-value-import-costs
Low-value parcel import cost estimate
Estimate import VAT and new EU charges for an online order up to €150 from outside the EU.
Status: verifiedLast checked: v2026-10-24
Rule
customs-duty
Κανονισμός (ΕΕ) 2026/382, άρθρο 2· Εκτελεστικός Κανονισμός (ΕΕ) 2026/1200
For eligible B2C distance sales from outside the EU, the temporary duty is €3 per item/tariff line in consignments with intrinsic value up to €150, from 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028. Multiple identical products grouped on the same tariff line count as one item.
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union-handling-fee
Κανονισμός (ΕΕ) 2026/2108, άρθρο 20· κατ’ εξουσιοδότηση πράξη για το ποσό τέλους
The Union handling fee is €2 per item from 1 November 2026. The distance-sales importer or declarant is liable, not the consumer.
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import-vat-ioss
Οδηγία 2006/112/ΕΚ, άρθρα 85–86· καθεστώς IOSS· ΑΑΔΕ E-Commerce
Import VAT uses the Greek rate for the goods. The taxable base includes customs value and duties/related costs; transport can be included. If VAT was correctly charged through IOSS at checkout, it is not charged again at import.
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carrier-fees
ΑΑΔΕ — E-Commerce, τέλη εκτελωνισμού και αμοιβές μεταφορέων
Postal and courier brokerage fees are contractually set by ELTA or the carrier; there is no single customs tariff for them.
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- Guidance on the €3 customs duty and Union handling feeEuropean Commission, Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs UnionThe €3 duty applies from 1 July 2026 per customs item/tariff classification. The €2 Union handling fee per item starts on 1 November 2026. The importer or declarant is liable, not the consumer.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/382 — €3 duty on low-value itemsCouncil of the European UnionIntroduces a temporary €3 duty per item in consignments with intrinsic value up to €150 from 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/2108 — Union handling feeEuropean Parliament and Council of the European UnionArticle 20 establishes the handling fee per item and makes the customs debtor or declarant liable for it.
- E-commerce — VAT, IOSS and carrier chargesΑνεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων / Independent Authority for Public RevenueVAT applies to imports regardless of value. Under IOSS it is paid to the seller at checkout. Postal and courier brokerage fees are contractually set and are not customs taxes.
- Directive 2006/112/EC — VAT taxable amountCouncil of the European UnionArticles 85–86 include customs duties and related costs up to the first destination in the taxable amount on import.
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
luggage-claim
Lost or delayed baggage claim
Estimate a claim value, its SDR cap and the reporting deadlines.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v1.0.0
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BAG-01
Montreal Convention Article 22(2), revised 28 December 2024
Liability for destruction, loss, damage or delay of baggage is limited to 1,519 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per passenger, not per bag.
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BAG-02
Montreal Convention Article 31
Written complaints for baggage damage must be made within 7 days of receipt; for delay, within 21 days after the baggage is placed at the passenger’s disposal.
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- 2024 revised limits under the Montreal Convention 1999International Civil Aviation Organization
- Air passenger rightsEuropean Commission
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
eu-pet-travel-2026
EU travel with a pet
Check microchip, rabies, passport and treatment requirements for dogs, cats and ferrets.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v2026-10-24
Rule
microchip-before-rabies
Κανονισμός (ΕΕ) 2020/688, Παράρτημα VII, όπως τροποποιήθηκε
The microchip must be implanted or read before the rabies vaccination. The animal must be at least 12 weeks old at its primary vaccination.
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rabies-waiting-period
Πρωτογενής εμβολιασμός λύσσας — αναμονή 21 ημερών
At least 21 days must pass after primary rabies vaccination before travel. A valid booster does not start a new waiting period when given before the previous vaccination expires.
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eu-pet-passport
Ιδιωτικό ταξίδι μεταξύ κρατών μελών
For travel from one EU country to another, a dog, cat or ferret needs a valid European pet passport. Dogs travelling to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway or Northern Ireland need Echinococcus treatment 24–120 hours before entry.
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- Travelling with pets in the EUΕυρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή — Your EuropePrivate travel within the EU without sale or change of ownership.
- Pet movements within the EUΕυρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή — DG SANTE
- Pet passport and microchip registrationΕθνικό Μητρώο Ζώων Συντροφιάς
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
passport-and-id-planner-2026
Passport and national ID issuance
Official passport and ID fees with a check of the new document requirements.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v2026-10-24
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passport-fee
Ν. 5135/2024 — ισχύει από 1.12.2024
The official fee for an initial issue, renewal or issue after loss/theft is €80 for applicants aged 14 and over and €71 for applicants under 14. Replacement for damage, full pages or changed details costs €58.
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identity-card-fee
Τύποι παραβόλου 4485, 4486 και 2043
A new ID costs €10 (or €5 for large families) plus a €0.50 Hellenic Police stamp.
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new-id-for-passport
Κανονισμός (ΕΕ) 2025/1208, άρθρο 5 και οδηγίες Διεύθυνσης Διαβατηρίων
From 3 August 2026, an ID that does not comply with Regulation (EU) 2025/1208 is not accepted for passport issuance. An exception applies to IDs that remain valid until 31 August 2031 under Article 5; confirm the specific card's validity with the authority.
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- Greek passport issuance feesΔιεύθυνση Διαβατηρίων και Εγγράφων Ασφαλείας
- Passport application documentsΔιεύθυνση Διαβατηρίων και Εγγράφων ΑσφαλείαςFrom 3 August 2026, restrictions apply to identity cards that do not comply with Regulation (EU) 2025/1208, subject to the Article 5 exception for cards that remain valid.
- National identity card issuanceΕλληνική Αστυνομία
- Regulation (EU) 2025/1208 on identity cardsΕυρωπαϊκή Ένωση
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
funeral-allowance
Funeral costs and the e-EFKA allowance
The amounts e-EFKA reimburses for funeral expenses by former fund and category, with the claim deadline. The amount covers part of the cost, not the whole funeral.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v0.1.0
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FUN-01
e-ΕΦΚΑ Circular 1/2026
For a person insured with or retired from the former ΙΚΑ-ΕΤΑΜ the funeral-expense amount is €883.92 from 1 January 2026, after the 2.4% adjustment.
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FUN-02
e-ΕΦΚΑ Circular 2/2026
For the former ΤΑΞΥ the amount is €883.92, and €441.96 for an indirect family member.
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FUN-03
e-ΕΦΚΑ table of funeral-expense amounts
The other former funds have their own amounts depending on the deceased's status (directly insured person, pensioner or indirect member). The category must be chosen correctly.
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FUN-04
Gov.gr and Μίτος procedure for funeral expenses
The amount is usually due to the person who arranged and paid for the funeral, not automatically to the spouse or next of kin. The funeral home invoice must be issued electronically under the claimant's tax number.
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FUN-05
e-ΕΦΚΑ FAQ: funeral expenses
The claim period runs from the death and differs by fund: 5 years for ΙΚΑ-ΕΤΑΜ, ΤΑΞΥ, ΟΠΑΔ, ΕΤΑΑ and most ΤΑΥΤΕΚΩ sectors, 1 year for ΟΑΕΕ, ΝΑΤ, ΕΤΑΠ-ΜΜΕ and ΤΑΥΤΕΚΩ/ΔΕΗ, 2 years for ΟΓΑ.
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- e-EFKA circular 1/2026e-ΕΦΚΑ / Taxheaven
- e-EFKA circular 2/2026e-ΕΦΚΑ / Taxheaven
- Table of funeral-expense amountse-ΕΦΚΑThe page was unavailable during the check; the amounts were cross-checked against a reproduction of the table. For special funds confirm the category with e-EFKA.
- Payment of funeral expensesGov.gr
- FAQ: funeral expensese-ΕΦΚΑ
- Payment of funeral expensesΜίτος (National Registry of Administrative Procedures)
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
cremation-burial-comparison-2026
Burial and cremation cost comparison
Compare two actual quotes and add costs not included in them.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v2026-10-24
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quote-based-comparison
Σύγκριση προσφορών — χωρίς ενιαίο νόμιμο τιμολόγιο ταφής ή πλήρους τελετής
The tool compares only user-entered quotes and additional costs. The Ritsona crematorium fee shown in the source is a separate dated charge and is not added automatically because it may already be included in a quote.
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- Cremation order form and service feesCrem Services SA — Κέντρο Αποτέφρωσης Νεκρών ΡιτσώναςThe form posted in 2024 lists a €629.03 cremation charge plus 24% VAT (€780). This is the crematorium fee, not the full funeral cost; ask for the current price.
- Cremation center servicesCrem Services SA — Κέντρο Αποτέφρωσης Νεκρών ΡιτσώναςCremation services are arranged through funeral homes.
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.
greek-election-seat-allocation
Greek parliamentary seat projection
Project the 300 parliamentary seats from vote shares using the 3% threshold and seat-bonus rule.
Status: unverifiedLast checked: v2026-10-24
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ES-01
Presidential Decree 26/2012, Article 99(1)
Electoral formations with at least 3% of valid votes nationwide participate in seat allocation.
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ES-02
Presidential Decree 26/2012, Article 99(2) and (4)
At 25% or more, the bonus starts at 20 seats and increases by one seat for every 0.5 percentage point, up to 50 seats at 40%. A special rule applies to coalitions of cooperating parties.
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ES-03
Presidential Decree 26/2012, Article 99(3); Article 98(3)
Proportional seats use integer quotas and the largest remainders. A drawing of lots resolves an equal remainder that decides a seat.
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- Circular 30/2024 — Presidential Decree 26/2012, Articles 98–100Υπουργείο Εσωτερικών / Hellenic Ministry of InteriorArticle 99 sets the 3% threshold, proportional allocation, bonus and coalition rule. Article 98 provides for a drawing of lots when remainders tie.
Known conflicts
No conflicts have been recorded for this rule set.