Dec 10, 2019

Gentrification in the birthplace of democracy

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The U.S. and China might agree to delay tariffs. Britons go to the polls this week... again. Airbnb is facing protests in Athens, Greece as rents go up.

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Britain prepares for its third general election in five years

by Nova Safo

Dec 10, 2019

Thursday's general election will be the third time in five years that Brits have turned out to vote.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn answer questions during a debate in November in Salford, England.

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Airbnb faces protests in Athens

by John Laurenson

Dec 10, 2019

Protesters against the platform in the Greek capital have taken things up a notch.

In 10 years, the Greek capital has experienced a doubling in the number of visitors.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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