Athens Mandates Land Cleaning by June 15, Imposes Fines for Non-Compliance

Athens is gearing up for the summer fire season with a clear directive from the Municipality of Athens: clear your plots. Property owners, legal custodians, tenants, and usufructuaries are mandated to clean their land and submit a declaration online by June 15. This proactive measure is crucial as the fire prevention period approaches, aiming to collectively safeguard the city.

The municipality, under Mayor Haris Doukas, is emphasizing a shared responsibility in maintaining cleanliness. "We keep our spaces clean throughout the coming months. All together, we contribute to Athens welcoming the summer more prepared and safer," stated the mayor. This initiative targets not only dry vegetation and debris but also dead trees and flammable materials, ensuring a comprehensive approach to fire risk reduction.

Penalties for non-compliance are significant, with fines of 500 euros for those who fail to clean their properties and an additional 100 euros for those who do not adhere to preventative measures post-cleaning. Submitting false declarations carries a hefty penalty of 5,000 euros and potential imprisonment. The municipality is also conducting its own clearing operations in public green spaces, demonstrating a city-wide commitment to fire safety.

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The start of the fire season is approaching, and together we are launching a joint effort to clean up the plots. By June 15, we remove dry grass and make our declaration on gov.gr. But we don't stop there. We keep our spaces clean throughout the coming months. All together, we contribute to Athens welcoming the summer more prepared and safer.