From family apartments to public schools, properties across Greece could be blocked from sales, transfers, and renovations unless unauthorized buildings which violate the building code are legalized by 2026

A furor erupted this week with news and photos showing construction at the famed Sarakiniko Beach; contractor reportedly had 7 valid building permits, which isle's mayor decries in comments to Mega Channel

Sarakiniko Beach is one of the country's natural wonders and among the most Instagrammed locations in the world.

Issued building permits will remain valid, and ongoing or paused construction projects can proceed as planned until the decision is published in Jan. 2025.