Greece enforces strict rules on short-term rentals, removing non-compliant listings and expanding area restrictions.

STORY: The surging cost of rent and a shortage of housing in cities such as Athens has prompted the government of Greece to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals. It's part of new 2.4 billion euro plan ...

Greece just introduced a new, official certification for hotels and rentals—the “Pet-Friendly Tourist Accommodation” label—to ...

Holiday lets in Greece must have proper lighting, electrician’s certification and fire extinguishers among other regulations (Getty Images) Greek authorities have voted in favour of new short-term ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Lawmakers in Greece began debating proposed legislation on Friday to toughen rules for short-term rentals amid a surge in tourism, including a ban on using converted storage ...

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Alex Pettas, 54, an architect and a landlord in California since 1998. In April 2024, Pettas purchased an apartment in Athens, Greece, and has ...