Greece to impose tax for cruise visitors on popular islands to combat overtourism

It may cost a little extra to visit the Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos as government authorities develop a strategy to curb overtourism on the islands. Greek authorities are planning to impose a tax on cruise ship passengers during the peak summer season, Reuters reported. The tax for tourists taking cruises to Santorini and […]

California beach town to fine homeless people to combat encampments

Officials in Long Beach, California, have announced they will begin fining and potentially arresting homeless people in an effort to tackle the most “problematic” encampments. The decision came after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that cities can ban people from sleeping or camping in public places and arrest them even if there is no public […]

GOP leaders push House members to raise more cash to combat Harris enthusiasm

House Republican Campaign Chairman Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) urged lawmakers in a private conference call on Thursday to step up fundraising efforts and investments as Democratic enthusiasm grows following Vice President Harris’ announcement that she is running for president. Hudson’s plea, the Republican National Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) chairman, comes after the House Democratic Campaign Committee outraised […]