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The cityscape of the center of the Greek capital can be seen with Acropolis in the background. The country faces a worsening housing shortage that has become a serious social problem making it extremely unaffordable for ordinary households. While the Greek Government blames Golden Visa Scheme and has plans to tighten the rules, many people also blame the short-term rentals like Airbnb.

The cityscape of the center of the Greek capital can be seen. The country faces a worsening housing shortage that has become a serious social problem making it extremely unaffordable for ordinary households. While the Greek Government blames Golden Visa Scheme and has plans to tighten the rules, many people also blame the short-term rentals like Airbnb.

A banner hangs in a metro station under construction in Exarcheia Square that reads: "Airbnb equals Homeless Locals". The country faces a worsening housing shortage that has become a serious social problem making it extremely unaffordable for ordinary households. While the Greek Government blames Golden Visa Scheme and has plans to tighten the rules, many people also blame the short-term rentals like Airbnb.

In an aerial view the cityscape of the center of the capital can be seen. The country faces a worsening housing shortage that has become a serious social problem making it extremely unaffordable for ordinary households. While the Greek Government blames Golden Visa Scheme and has plans to tighten the rules, many people also blame the short-term rentals like Airbnb.

In an aerial view the Academy of Athens can be seen. The country faces a worsening housing shortage that has become a serious social problem making it extremely unaffordable for ordinary households. While the Greek Government blames Golden Visa Scheme and has plans to tighten the rules, many people also blame the short-term rentals like Airbnb.

In an aerial view the cityscape of the center of the capital can be seen with Acropolis in the background. The country faces a worsening housing shortage that has become a serious social problem making it extremely unaffordable for ordinary households. While the Greek Government blames Golden Visa Scheme and has plans to tighten the rules, many people also blame the short-term rentals like Airbnb.

The Athens Riviera Tower is being built. The construction of the 200-meter tall 50 floor skyscraper, is being developed on the site of the former Elliniko airport and is aspired to be the tallest residential seaside skyscraper in the Mediterranean. In the meantime Greece is at rock bottom in social housing, while the cost of buying or renting a house is rising exponentially and far outpacing any growth in incomes.