
Airbnb in Greece: €5,000 Fines and Strict Inspections Shake Up the Short-Term Rental Market
New rules from October 1, 2025 – Ban on new licenses in central Athens extended until 2026
New rules from October 1, 2025 – Ban on new licenses in central Athens extended until 2026
As the meltemia winds batter the Aegean and temperatures climb toward 40°C, authorities issue a very high fire risk alert for Attica, Crete, Central Greece, and the North Aegean.
New diplomatic note strengthens Greece and Cyprus's legal stance amid rising Eastern Mediterranean tensions
Athens, Crete, and the Dodecanese lead the way in international traffic growth, according to INSETE data.
The heatwave, among the strongest the country has seen in recent years, has brought persistent clear skies, minimal rainfall, and dangerous levels of heat stress — especially in urban areas like Athens and Thessaloniki.
In a bold step for environmental protection and national rights, the Greek government defies Ankara’s objections and upholds European obligations in the Aegean and Ionian Seas.