Penalties for non-compliance are severe. The Greek government is tightening restrictions on short-term rentals, sparking concern among Airbnb hosts and property owners. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair that he is prepared to expand a ban on new listings beyond Athens to other popular destinations, with a final decision expected within the next two months. Authorities have already frozen new permits for central Athens and are considering similar measures for both mainland and island destinations where housing shortages have reached critical levels. At the same time, the Ministry of Tourism is enforcing strict new safety and quality requirements for properties listed on short-term rental platforms. According to government plans, the suspension on new Airbnb-style rentals will remain in place until at least 2027, in an effort to ease pressure on the housing market. However, research from...