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Please click on the links below to download the files as listed. I hope to be adding more downloadable content in the way of slide shows and Videos shortly.
1. Greece - New Residency Rules 2007
From July 2007 Greece introduced streamlined residency rules in line with EU Directives. Note: these not only apply to both EU citizens of the 27 member states but also cover citizen's spouses and children who are nationals of non-EU countries.
2. Athens News - For a brief and basic explanation, read here how the Athens News covered the Greek Government's Gazetted announcement.
2004/38/EC is the Directive on the right of citizens of the Union to move and reside freely within the Member States, which brings together the piecemeal measures found in the complex body of legislation that has governed this matter prior to enactment of this new directive, effective 30 April 2006. It replaced Articles 10 and 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 , Directive 64/221/EC , Directive 68/360/EC , Directive 72/194/EEC, Directive 73/148/EEC , Directive 75/34/EEC , Directive 75/35/EEC, Directive 90/364/EEC , Directive 90/365/EEC and Directive 93/96/EEC are withdrawn. Download here.
4. Corrigendum DIRECTIVE 2004/58/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 April 2004 - on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States amending Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 and repealing Directives 64/221/EEC, 68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC, 75/34/EEC, 75/35/EEC, 90/364/EEC, 90/365/EEC and 93/96/EEC.
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6. New Changes to Tax Obligations under the Finance Act 2008 affecting any move of UK residents to outside the country.
Whether you are liable to UK tax or to the Greek tax authorities if you move to Greece, depends on many factors. The revised Inland Revenue booklet, IR20 outlines most of the common circumstances that could affect you and is a handy reference guide especially the rule of days permitted to visit UK each year before you are categorized as "tax resident in the UK for tax purposes" even if you live abroad.
Update yourself now on the revised law on tax residence in the UK. Download here.
7. How to Handle BEREAVEMENT / DYING IN CRETE OR GREECE a) For BRITISH CITIZENS: Get information on how to handle death of a British person in Crete or anywhere else in Greece on a dedicated "Dying in Crete" page. Researched by BritsinCrete with the help of the British authorities. Download the information to your desktop for future reference.
Do it here - Bereavement in Crete (Greece): British Nationals and how to handle the necessary arrangements in Crete/Greece and back home in UK. b) For IRISH CITIZENS: Read up on how to handle in Crete or elsewhere in Greece the Repatriation Home of Deceased Friends or Loved-ones who are Irish nationals on a dedicated Irish information page. Researched by BritsinCrete with the help of the Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin.
For the PDF File: Advice on Bringing a Deceased Person's Body from Abroad to Ireland for Burial or Cremation. What to do in Greece and Ireland. Click to download here.
B. "Find Steven Cook - Lost in Malia 2005" Campaign Supported by BritsinCrete
Have YOU seen Briton, Steve Cook, missing while holidaying in Malia Crete in 2005?
Help find Steven and put the family's mind to rest one way or another. Download the PDF version here. (Renewed efforts by the Cooks, May 2008)
10. EMS - Express Mail Service of Postal Items from Crete and Greece EMS - Express Mail Service by Tachimetafores ELTA of the Greek Post Office (Hellenic Post) is a fast and reliable postal service abroad and offers competitive pricing with commercial courier companies. With offices across the island of Crete, this downloadable pdf file provides a useful guide to rates. For further information on postal service on the island of Crete, click to our post and PTT page.
12.List of Licensed Vets on Crete
Until quite recently Crete had a limited number of veterinarians practicising on the island. Today there are about half a dozen for each prefecture. Download the list in English and their telephone numbers.
13. Friends of Animals - Rethymno
Friends of Animals - Rethymno Newsletter. The animal support and shelter group. Download F.A.R. newsletter here.
16. DoggyJava, Coffee to match master' and mistress' taste buds
Consumer research in November 2007 showed acceptance by our doggies of cups of, or should I say "bowls" of, fresh coffee to match our taste buds. The coffee brewer is US-based, and is aptly named "doggyjava". They've won a prestigious award in New Product Innovation. Far away on Crete, I am not sure if that is for marketing to the dogs or humans. The Doggyjava offering is pictured here.
17. Dancing. You'll need a Cretan Sense of Humour
With the greatest of respect to our Irish friends in Crete
.....some Irish Dancing.
18. Halloween! Not really in Greece.
So, 'Chase the Dot' Shock, Horror, Any Time, Instead.
Until recently Greece did not celebrate Halloween. Today you will find it is still the mainly expat communities that "dress their kids up" for scaring the life out of adults and for "door-to-door" trick or treating. But where there is a euro to be made, the Greek kids know how to turn a trick. More and more they join in. Anyway, for light relief leading up to October 31, have a bit of fun .. but, if you have a weak heart this electrifying game is not for you! Participate and View this at your own risk!!
19 - QE2horn.mp3 Horn Blowing - Sound of QE2's Last Voyage
In memory of a true "Queen" (and not the many that hang around street corners these days). This is an mp3 audio file tribute to the illustrious QE2. The mp3 audio was recorded "live" as the QE2's horn blew as she sailed out of Southampton Harbour on her Last Voyage to her final resting place - anchored, as she is now as a luxury hotel in Dubai.
(.mp3 file: Courtesy of the "Daily Worker")
20. March 26, 2009 is the big day for Flying to Crete. Athens Airways started its scheduled flights between Chania and Athens. The video below, shows the Kavala - Athens route opening just a few weeks earlier by Greek TV news. None the less there are excellent shots of the aircraft being used and seat types. Frankly, it looks very similar to the service that Aegean Airways is offering.
While the video is in Greek, the pictures speak for themselves -- you can see the aircraft, the comfort of the seating and the rest.
21. Kids will Be Kids PowerPoint Slide Show
Kids will Be Kids PowerPoint Slide Show. To see the kids slide show that brings a smile to you .. Download your pps file.
Help find Steven and put the family's mind to rest one way or another. 
