The boom of Airbnb in Athens has transformed the city's central neighborhoods into thriving tourist hotspots, driving up rent prices and displacing local residents. While tourism fuels economic growth, it also creates challenges for the city's infrastructure and social fabric, prompting debates over sustainable management and regulation.
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The reopening of Greece's 40% tax rebate for international film and TV productions has been postponed to January 2025 due to budget constraints. Despite the delay, productions planning to shoot in Greece have been assured they can still access the rebate. The local film industry has expressed frustration over the funding backlog, urging government action to prevent negative cultural impacts.
Danis Katranidis, the acclaimed actor and director, has passed away at the age of 75. Known for his distinguished career in theatre, Katranidis made significant contributions to Greek drama and revitalized the Honey Theatre, renaming it the City Theatre. His death was announced by Spyros Bibilas, and tributes have poured in from the cultural community, including a statement from Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni.