The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

Athens Mayor Doukas promises action against overtourism in historic Plaka

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas pledged to combat overtourism in the city, which hosts 700,000 residents and 8 million visitors annually. Doukas announced plans to impose restrictions on new tourist-related developments in the historic Plaka district, declaring it over-saturated. He aims to preserve the city's authenticity while managing its rapid growth amid rising concerns over infrastructure strain.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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