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Airbnb and the New Tax Bill: What Changes to Expect – Fines Up to €40,000 for Properties in Central AthensAirbnb and the New Tax Bill: What Changes to Expect – Fines Up to €40,000 for Properties in Central Athens

Airbnb and the New Tax Bill: What Changes to Expect – Fines Up to €40,000 for Properties in Central Athens

The new Greek tax bill introduces major changes for short-term rental properties, including a ban on new permits for Airbnb-style…

3 months ago
Greece Expects €830 Million in Tax Revenue from Short-Term Rentals in 2024Greece Expects €830 Million in Tax Revenue from Short-Term Rentals in 2024

Greece Expects €830 Million in Tax Revenue from Short-Term Rentals in 2024

Greece is projected to collect €830 million in tax revenue from short-term rentals by the end of 2024, up from…

3 months ago
Athens Reintroduces Traffic Control Measures in City CentreAthens Reintroduces Traffic Control Measures in City Centre

Athens Reintroduces Traffic Control Measures in City Centre

Traffic restrictions in central Athens, known as the 'daktylios' system, resumed on Monday and will be in effect until July…

4 months ago
Rent Prices in Athens Surge: Which Areas Are Most Expensive and Affordable?Rent Prices in Athens Surge: Which Areas Are Most Expensive and Affordable?

Rent Prices in Athens Surge: Which Areas Are Most Expensive and Affordable?

Rental prices in Athens have surged significantly, putting increased pressure on households. The southern suburbs, along with central Athens, are…

4 months ago
Flash Floods Hit Central Athens as Storm Atena Strikes GreeceFlash Floods Hit Central Athens as Storm Atena Strikes Greece

Flash Floods Hit Central Athens as Storm Atena Strikes Greece

Flash floods hit central Athens as storm Atena swept across Greece, turning streets into rivers and causing chaos in multiple…

5 months ago
Europa Conference League Final: Hellenic Police Implement Strict Security and Traffic MeasuresEuropa Conference League Final: Hellenic Police Implement Strict Security and Traffic Measures

Europa Conference League Final: Hellenic Police Implement Strict Security and Traffic Measures

The Hellenic Police unveiled comprehensive security and traffic measures for tonight's UEFA Europa Conference League final at the OPAP Arena…

8 months ago
Large gatherings banned in central Athens over fears of Olympiacos-PAOK fan violenceLarge gatherings banned in central Athens over fears of Olympiacos-PAOK fan violence

Large gatherings banned in central Athens over fears of Olympiacos-PAOK fan violence

Greek Police has banned any public outdoor gathering as of 21:00 on Friday (May 21) to 06:00 on Sunday (May…

4 years ago
US Vogue, Daily Mail and Airbnb name Koukaki in Athens one of the “coolest neighbourhoods in the world”US Vogue, Daily Mail and Airbnb name Koukaki in Athens one of the “coolest neighbourhoods in the world”

US Vogue, Daily Mail and Airbnb name Koukaki in Athens one of the “coolest neighbourhoods in the world”

The colourful stores and restaurants, the old and neo-classical buildings, and the picturesque rocky pavements of Koukaki have not gone…

4 years ago
Athens’ famous Ermou cleaned from graffitiAthens’ famous Ermou cleaned from graffiti

Athens’ famous Ermou cleaned from graffiti

You will notice something different the next time you walk down Ermou, the main shopping street in central Athens. According…

4 years ago
Thunderstorm hits Athens on the first day of summer (VIDEO)Thunderstorm hits Athens on the first day of summer (VIDEO)

Thunderstorm hits Athens on the first day of summer (VIDEO)

It was the first day of summer and rather than sunshine and heat, a thunderstorm broke out in Athens. The…

5 years ago
Athens looking to revive historical Merchants’ ArcadeAthens looking to revive historical Merchants’ Arcade

Athens looking to revive historical Merchants’ Arcade

The once busy Merchants’ Arcade in central Athens may soon be revived, as the city’s mayor, Giorgos Kaminis is inviting…

6 years ago