Critics Slam Passing of Slovak Government Bill to Dissolve Public Broadcaster – Balkan Insight

Slovak Minister of Culture Martina Simkovicova and Slovak National Party leader Andrej Danko shake hands after the approval of the law on STVR in parliament in Bratislava on Thursday, June 20, 2024. TASR PHOTO – Jaroslav Novak The Slovak parliament’s approval on Thursday evening of a controversial government bill to dissolve the public service broadcaster …

Short-term rental pros and cons debated in San Diego – The San Diego Union-Tribune

No compromise on home vacation rentals Chris Cate’s argument for continued support for short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) in residential zones (“Time for council decision, clarity,” Aug. 20) is based on future effective enforcement of profound noise violations created by renting vacationers. Noise complaints are, understandably, a very low priority for police. Police arrive hours late …

Tybee Island STVR ordinance could take effect soon – WSAV-TV

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – A controversial new ordinance could possibly be taking effect soon. It policing the property management of short term vacation rentals (STVRs) on the majority of the island. The ordinance, originally proposed in February, would reduce the number of short-term rentals in residential districts. The ordinance passed its first reading in …

Tybee ordinance limiting short-term rentals passes 4-1 – Savannah Morning News

In August 2021, Tybee Island set a 90-day moratorium for issuing short-term vacation rental permits in residential areas with the intention to gather information on issues, concerns and potential next steps using public input. Now, nearly three years later, those seeking permits for STVRs residential areas still can’t obtain them, and those with permits can’t …

New City Administrative Hearing Officer Working Way Through Unpermitted STVRs – The Chattanoogan

New City Administrative Hearing Officer Jim Exum said he is working his way through a pile of over 270 unpermitted Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs). “We’re making good progress,” attorney Exum told members of the City Council at a budget hearing. Attorney Exum said most of those cited to appear before him go ahead and …

Tybee City Council passes ordinance to remove half the islands short-term rentals – WTOC

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) – For years Tybee Island has been locked in a debate over short-term vacation rentals known as STVR’s. Thursday night that debate came to an end after nearly 3 years. City council voted 4-1 to rezone more than half of the island with the goal of slowly removing short term vacation …

4-bedroom Tybee Island home on a double lot with STVR license for $1.6M – Savannah Morning News

REAL-ESTATE Experience the timeless allure of Tybee Island at 4 18th Terrace. Located on a double lot, this charming cottage, steeped in history since 1938 and modernized in 1995. Listed by Taavo Roos, Seabolt Real Estate. Photos Courtesy Seabolt Real Estate Experience the timeless allure of Tybee Island at 4 18th Terrace. Located on a …

Hamilton County considers ban: Do short-term vacation rentals belong in neighborhoods? – WTVC

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Hamilton County Commission is set to vote on a ban for short-term vacation rentals located in residential parts of the county. STVR owners we spoke with Thursday say they see how some may consider them a disturbance. But they hope people can also see how they are a great opportunity …

UPDATE: Short-Term Vacation Rental resolution pulled from Hamilton County Commission meeting – Local 3 News

UPDATE: The Hamilton County Commission pulled a resolution to change short-term vacation rental rules. Res. No. 424-33 states the following: “A Resolution amending the Short-Term Vacation Rentals (‘STVR”) Regulations as adopted by Resolution Numbers 423-27, 423-39, and 923-35, by prohibiting the ownership and operation of same within residentially-zoned areas of Hamilton County, Tennessee.” Commissioners voted …

Slovakia's populist government to replace public broadcaster – BBC.com

24 April 2024 By Rob Cameron, BBC News, Prague Slovak Culture Ministry The Slovak government has approved a proposal to abolish the public broadcaster and replace it with a new body, prompting renewed fears for the independence of the media under Robert Fico’s populist-nationalist coalition. The cabinet backed a culture ministry proposal to abolish the existing Radio …