The Greek Current

Over-tourism and its impacts on Greek society


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With another summer tourism season in full swing, the question of over-tourism and sustainability - particularly in tourist hotspots like Athens and the Cyclades islands - is once again at the forefront. It seems the government is also beginning to address these concerns, with Prime Minister Mitsotakis announcing plans to limit the number of cruise ships visiting popular islands. Yannis Palaiologos, a journalist at large with Kathimerini and the co-editor of the "Sustainable Cyclades" project, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the latest warnings about over-tourism and sustainability, the response from Athens and locals, and its impact on the social fabric of the country - particularly on the islands.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

«Ο υπερτουρισμός διαλύει την κοινωνική συνοχή»

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Greece to Cap Number of Cruise Ships at Its Most Popular Islands

Barcelona to ban apartment rentals to tourists in bid to cut housing costs

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Rama pushing it with Athens over Beleri

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