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São Paulo's city government has notified rental platforms, including Airbnb, to block listings of popular housing to comply with regulations.

Airbnb has announced it will remove listings of popular housing if notified formally by the São Paulo City Hall, following regulations that prohibit short-term rentals of social housing.

Ongoing discussions in Latvia about applying VAT to businesses using foreign digital platforms like 'Booking' and 'Airbnb' highlight significant concerns from small enterprises about financial burdens and regulatory complications.

Anonymous tipsters have exposed illegal rentals in Oslo, leading to restrictions on several rental companies.

A drug dealer was arrested in Marseille while riding a scooter, leading to the seizure of nearly a kilogram of cocaine from a nearby Airbnb.

Airbnb has introduced a 'Reserve now, pay later' feature in Mexico to enhance financial flexibility for travelers ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Airbnb is offering a US$750 bonus to new hosts renting out properties in the U.S. during the 2026 World Cup to capitalize on the anticipated high demand for accommodations.

An Airbnb user expresses discomfort over a common bedroom item in rentals, asking hosts to reconsider its use.

In 2023, Airbnb hosts in Mexico City had a typical income of 92,000 pesos, marking a significant increase from previous years, as reported by Ángel Terral, the company's general director in Mexico.

Canadian homeowners are projected to earn significant income by renting their properties during the FIFA World Cup, with potential earnings ranging from $2,700 in Toronto to $4,200 in Vancouver.

The Barlochan cottage, featured in the finale of the series Heated Rivalry, will be available for rental through Airbnb starting in March.

The city-owned housing company Heka in Helsinki is terminating lease agreements for 14 apartments found to be illegally subletted to tourists.

Property owners in Greece earning from short-term rentals via Airbnb must finalize their rental and income data by February 28 to avoid penalties.

Eleven top officials of the International Criminal Court, including eight judges and three prosecutors, are facing US sanctions due to their investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan and for other reasons.

An investigation highlights how apartments funded by Brazil’s Minha Casa Minha Vida program in São Paulo are being used as short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb instead of serving as permanent housing.

In São Paulo, many apartments financed by the Minha Casa Minha Vida housing program are being used as short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb, rather than serving their intended purpose as affordable housing.

A Danish company named Landfolk is launching a summer house portal to provide authentic vacation rentals in competition with Airbnb.

Despite being officially closed by the Valencia City Council, over 130 tourist apartments are still listed on online platforms like Airbnb and Booking.

Athens experiences high occupancy rates in the short-term rental market, yet the average income per listing is notably low compared to global counterparts.

Athens has a high occupancy rate for short-term rentals, yet the annual income per property remains low despite its numerous listings.

The article highlights the dominance of Booking over Airbnb and Expedia in the global tourist accommodation market, reporting significant financial performance in 2025.

A study by Fedea suggests enhanced coordination among government administrations to effectively manage the growth of tourist rentals, especially platforms like Airbnb.

Airbnb is providing a $750 incentive to recruit new hosts in 16 North American cities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Airbnb introduces a new payment option allowing Greek travelers to reserve accommodations without immediate payment.

Heka emphasizes the importance of swiftly addressing disturbances and lease violations to protect both landlords and tenants.

Fans of the new movie 'Wuthering Heights' starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi can now spend the night in Cathy’s bedroom at Thrushcross Grange.

An entrepreneur renting a city-owned apartment has removed it from Airbnb after it was highlighted that short-term rentals violate the city's housing rules.

The CEO of Heka, Helsinki's housing company, Maria Aspala, emphasizes immediate actions against unauthorized subleasing of rental apartments on platforms like Airbnb.

The municipality has extended the exemption for motorcycles from access restrictions in urban areas until 2027 amidst political maneuvering ahead of elections.

The article discusses the changing dynamics of short-term rentals in Italy, analyzing the profitability and regulations affecting landlords.

Tiina Ylikangas from Rovaniemi is turning her home into an Airbnb during the Christmas season to earn money for a luxury trip to Jamaica.

Residents of Rovaniemi generated significant revenue from short-term rentals, with Airbnb hosts in December earning a total of approximately €21.6 million.

Airbnb is promoting 'destination dupes' as alternatives to overtouristed locales for more authentic and peaceful travel experiences.

'Living in a hotel': a dispute is emerging over transforming Brazil's largest residential building, the Copan, into Airbnb accommodations.

There is a growing trend of transforming the Copan building in São Paulo into Airbnb rentals, prompting disputes between residents and incoming tourists.

Airbnb rental prices in Texas, particularly around AT&T Stadium, have surged dramatically ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with rates reaching as high as $6000 per night.

A violent altercation involving TikTokers Miku and Triin Saadi took place at an Airbnb in Tallinn, leading to police intervention.

Entrepreneur Nikos Drandakis transitions from his successful ride-hailing app taxibeat to a new venture in the car rental market.

Planning for accommodation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is showing clear shifts in demand, with longer stays, multi-destination trips, and a growing preference for shared accommodations.

An unusual Airbnb listing is available for rent just as the premiere of the much-anticipated film adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel "Wuthering Heights" approaches.

As the Winter Games in Milan Cortina officially start, there is a noticeable lack of short-term rental bookings, leaving hosts struggling compared to traditional accommodations.

French authorities have charged four individuals with espionage on behalf of China, including two Chinese citizens arrested while renting an apartment via Airbnb in the Gironde department.

Two Chinese nationals have been placed under investigation for allegedly trying to intercept satellite communications while renting an Airbnb in southwestern France.

French authorities have formally charged four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for allegedly attempting to intercept military communications from a rented Airbnb in southwestern France.

Four individuals were detained in the southwestern Gironde region and charged with transmitting information to a foreign state that could harm national interests.

A replica of Cathy's bedroom from Wuthering Heights is now available for free booking on Airbnb at Holdsworth House in West Yorkshire, where celebrities stayed during filming.

In Spain, one in five short-term rentals is illegal, with the Ministry of Housing identifying over 86,200 tourist and temporary flats that lack the necessary rental registration since July, out of which 20.9% of applications have been rejected and must be removed from online platforms like Airbnb or Booking.

Despite stricter regulations, Airbnb's revenues continue to show resilience, with tax income from short-term rentals increasing significantly in recent years.

The mansion featured in the opening sequence of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' is now on the market for approximately $30 million.

Spain's Ministry of Consumer has imposed a €64 million fine on Airbnb for issues related to advertising tourist accommodations.