Athens: can city authorities save it from overtourism?

Athens, like many of Europe’s capital cities, is crowded with tourists, much more than what the city can comfortably handle. Athens welcomed more than 7 million tourists in 2023, and experts predict a 20% increase in 2024.

Locals are not happy: short-term rentals are pushing them out of their own city, and changing the city’s landscape.

@negynegynegy‬ went to the Greek capital to talk to politicians and policymakers about making a city liveable for both its residents and visitors.

This shortdoc is part of our “Stories Breaking Borders” series. To watch other films in the series, check out our channel.

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