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'Back from the dead': Greek homes in Airbnb fever

Noise, debris, bins and rolling luggage -- that's how some locals see the Airbnb takeover. [AFP]

For Dimitra Dionysopoulou, who lives in the shadow of the Acropolis, there is no mistaking the signs of the Airbnb takeover in her neighbourhood.

"Renovation noise, debris disposal bins on every street, and rolling luggage," said the 50-year-old Athenian mother.

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