Mykonos is one of the world’s hottest vacation destinations, drawing more than two million visitors a year. Since the end of Greece’s decade-long financial crisis in 2018, investors have come to the island in droves, eager to cash in on a gold mine of development for luxury properties, sprawling hotels and high-wattage nightclubs. However, a darker side of the island’s recovery has recently come to light with the attack on a state archaeologist who had been documenting building violations. The Greek government has responded with a swift crackdown, suspending most new building permits and ordering the closure of some beach clubs. Despite the controversy, Mykonos remains a popular destination for tourists from around the world, drawn to its Instagram glamour and cultural heritage.
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