Fighting against Airbnb in Europe's major cities: Residents feel "surrounded" by tourists

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Cities across Europe face housing crises due to short-term rentals like Airbnb, leading to local protests and rental shortages.

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Concerns are rising about short-term rentals, specifically Airbnb, in major European cities beyond Vienna. In Málaga, Spain, a city that has become an Airbnb hotspot, finding long-term rental apartments is difficult because there are significantly more units available for short-term lets than for permanent leases.

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