Athens has implemented a one-year ban on registering new apartments for short-term rentals to address a housing shortage for permanent residents. The number of short-term rental beds has surpassed hotel beds, leading to criticism from the hotel sector and concerns from residents about rising housing costs. The law affects several districts and offers tax breaks for property owners switching to long-term rentals. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the need for regulation to balance tourism revenue with housing rights.