Author: Marianna Kakaounaki

Investing in a second home in Greece through the Golden Visa scheme seemed like a dream come true for a Turkish couple. However, the reality turned out to be a nightmare when they faced vandalism and threats from anarchist groups in the Exarchia neighborhood of Athens. The couple, along with other foreign buyers who purchased apartments in the same building, found themselves under siege with their properties being vandalized and prohibited for use. The developer, Destiny Ependitiki MIKE, and its founder had faced accusations in the past, raising concerns about the area’s gentrification. Despite their efforts to rent out or…