The Independent Authority for Public Revenues (AADE) in Greece has released a new guide clarifying the tax status of short-term rentals. Leases up to 59 days are considered short-term and treated as ‘Airbnb’, while those over 60 days qualify as…
A fire at an Airbnb used by the New Year’s Day attack suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar in New Orleans is suspected to be connected to the deadly incident that killed 15 people. Investigators found evidence linking the flames at the rental…
A couple discovered a 9mm pistol with a magazine containing 16 bullets in their Airbnb rental in Glyfada on December 28. They immediately informed the homeowner, who contacted the authorities. The weapon has been sent for forensic examination. The apartment…
Spain has initiated an investigation into Airbnb for not removing thousands of rental listings, which are accused of exacerbating housing shortages and inflating real estate prices. The country’s Consumer Rights Ministry is conducting the probe as part of a broader…
Chios has more than 5,000 available beds for tourists, with approximately half in hotels and half in private accommodations. Notably, Airbnb listings are also increasing. Recent data shows that on a random day in May 2024, 62.9% of properties had…
In an interview, Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni discussed how stricter regulations on Airbnb will affect the tourism sector. She highlighted the distinction between casual rental of properties and commercial operations, noting the government’s efforts to impose standards on…
A collective in Florence has mobilized against overtourism, symbolized by key boxes on buildings, as Italy introduces a new law requiring property owners to verify tenants’ identities in person. The initiative arises from growing discontent with short-term rentals like Airbnb,…
The Colosseum in Rome is witnessing the return of gladiator battles for the first time in 1500 years, facilitated by a promotional event hosted by Airbnb. As iconic sights in Rome undergo changes, local correspondent Franco Battel discusses the impact…
Samantha Cook and Ryan Swain were excited for a stargazing break in North Yorkshire, only to discover upon arrival that they had been victims of an elaborate scam. Having booked a deal online, they arrived to find an empty field…
Airbnb has announced plans for a unique ‘gladiator experience’ at Rome’s Colosseum, offering 30 guests the chance to participate in mock battles. This event, aligned with the release of ‘Gladiator II’, has sparked criticism over the impact of short-term rentals…
Clément Eurly, the managing director of Airbnb for France and Belgium, expressed strong opposition to a parliamentary decision reducing the rental period for primary residences from 120 to 90 days per year. He argues that the measure has no positive…
As part of the Salon des maires de France, Airbnb has introduced a national data portal designed for French cities, providing local officials access to important metrics about short-term rentals. This launch coincides with new legislation aimed at better regulating…
