Greece: Housing Crisis Hits Hard

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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.

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.

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.

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Hydra Island A Sustainable Tourism Spot In Greece

HYDRA, GREECE - JUNE 30, 2023:
In an aerial view passenger crafts arrive and depart from the port of Hydra, an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on June 30, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JUNE 30: In an aerial view a passenger craft arrives in the port of Hydra, an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on June 30, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JULY 2: Passenger crafts arrive and depart from the port of Hydra, an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on July 2, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JULY 1: A cat rests in the port of Hydra, an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on July 1, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JUNE 30: An aerial panoramic view of the port of Hydra, an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on June 30, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JUNE 30: A herd of horses and donkeys used for transportation stand in the port of Hydra, an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on June 30, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JULY 1: In an aerial view, Hydra an island characterized by the total absence of cars stands on July 1, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JULY 2: In an aerial view, the Mandraki beach stands in an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on July 2, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JULY 1: The tables in the stone paved alleys are filled with tourists in the evening, in an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on July 1, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JULY 1: The tables in the stone paved alleys are filled with tourists in the evening, in an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on July 1, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JUNE 30: An aerial panoramic evening view of the port of Hydra, an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on June 30, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JULY 1: In an aerial view, the amphitheatre-like Hydra town, located in an island characterized by the total absence of cars stand on July 1, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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HYDRA, GREECE - JUNE 30: A traditional fishing boat departs from the port of Hydra, an island characterized by the total absence of cars, on June 30, 2023 in Hydra, Greece. The Greek travel industry will bring the local economy an income of 39.2 billion euros this year, according to the Economic Impact Research of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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The Port Of Patras In Greece

PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22, 2023:
In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.


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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - APRIL 22: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on April 22, 2023 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 29: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on November 29, 2022 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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PATRAS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 28: In an aerial view, the port of Patras stands on November 28, 2022 in Patras, Greece. The Port of Patras is the western gate of the country and plays an important role in the economic life as an important import and export centre.

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Price hikes hit traditional spit-roasted Greek Easter lamb

 The famous Varvakios food market in Athens full of people, as the traditional Easter Sunday meal is approaching. The numerous shoppers, however, are disappointed as the rising prices also hit their favourite traditional delicacy, spit-roasted Easter lamb. Athens, Greece, 21 April, 2022. 

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A man carries on his shoulder a whole lamb he has just bought from the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit their favourite traditional delicacy.

Whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

Whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

Greek olives are being sold at a store in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

A man carries on his shoulder a whole lamb he has just bought from the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit their favourite traditional delicacy.

A butcher is seen cutting meat into smaller pieces as whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

Whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

A woman butcher is seen cutting meat into smaller pieces as whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

A variety of nuts is being sold at a store in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

Whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

Whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

Whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

Whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

A couple carry a whole lamb they have just bought from the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit their favourite traditional delicacy.

Whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

The famous Varvakios food market in Athens full of people, as the traditional Easter Sunday meal is approaching. The numerous shoppers, however, are disappointed as the rising prices also hit their favourite traditional delicacy, spit-roasted Easter lamb.

A butcher is seen cutting meat into smaller pieces as whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

A butcher is seen cutting meat into smaller pieces as whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

A woman butcher is seen cutting meat into smaller pieces as whole slaughtered lambs and goats are hung ready for sale in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

The governor of Attica, George Patoulis (M) addresses the Press while inspecting the prices in the famous Varvakios food market for the traditional spit-roasted Easter meal. The rising prices have hit the Greek favourite traditional delicacy.

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Greece: Thousands take to Athens' streets in protest of price hikes

Thousands take to Athens' streets in protest of soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society. Protesters demand Immediate measures against price hikes in energy, gas, electricity, petrol and basic foodstuffs.

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Senior woman pensioner seen marching holding a banner that reads “Price Hikes" in protest of soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society.

Senior woman pensioner protests holding a banner with slogans against soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society.

A pensioner gestures as thousands march holding banner with slogans against soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society.

A pensioner gestures as thousands march holding banner with slogans against soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society.

A pensioner gestures as thousands march holding banner with slogans against soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society.

Pensioners protest holding banner that reads: “No involvement of Greece in the war. Increase wages and pensions. Decrease prices of basic needs”

Pensioners protest holding banner that reads: “Soaring prices steal our pensions and our lives! Take measures now!”

Pensioners protest ahead of the Parliament holding banner that reads: “No involvement of Greece in the war. Increase wages and pensions. Decrease prices of basic needs”

Pensioners protest holding banner that reads: “No involvement of Greece in the war. Increase wages and pensions. Decrease prices of basic needs”

Pensioners protest ahead of the Parliament holding banner that reads: “Soaring prices steal our pensions and our lives! Take measures now!”

Greek workers protest against price hikes holding banners that read: “We demand decrease in electricity and natural gas prices”

A woman protests in front of the Ministry Of Development holding banner with slogans against soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society.

A woman demonstrates against price hikes holding banner that reads: “We demand decrease in electricity and natural gas prices”

A pensioner gestures as thousands march holding banner with slogans against soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society.

Activists hang a giant banner in the facade of the Ministry of Development with slogans against price hikes while thousands protest in the streets.

Senior woman pensioner protests holding a banner with slogans against soaring unbearable prices that plague Greek society.

Activists hang a giant banner in the facade of the Ministry of Development with slogans against price hikes while thousands protest in the streets.

Pensioners protest marching in the streets holding banner that reads: We Cannot Stand Price Hikes! Increase our pensions! No involvement of Greece in the war!”

 

 

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