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Greece extends property clearing deadline by one week
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Greece extends property clearing deadline by one week

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greece has extended the deadline for mandatory property clearing by one week, now ending June 22.
  • The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection announced the extension, citing the need to assist property owners and challenging weather conditions.
  • Despite a significant response, the number of declared clearings is lower than last year, with 373,000 declarations compared to 730,000 at the same time last year.

The deadline for mandatory property clearing in Greece has been extended by one week, now set for June 22, according to an announcement by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas. This extension aims to provide property owners with additional time to complete the necessary work and submit their declarations through the digital platform.

Speaking on ERT television, Minister Tournas stated that citizens will have more time to finalize the required tasks. He noted that while the public's response has been significant, it remains lower than last year's figures. As of Sunday evening, 373,000 property clearings had been declared, a notable decrease from the 730,000 declarations recorded by the end of the corresponding deadline last year.

The decision for the extension was deemed necessary to facilitate property owners and also due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions in the coming days, which could make outdoor work more difficult. The government is urging property owners to comply with the regulations to mitigate risks associated with unmaintained plots, particularly during periods of high fire danger.

Citizens will have at their disposal additional time to complete the required work and submit the relevant declarations on the digital platform.

— Evangelos TournasMinister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection announcing the deadline extension.

Unmaintained properties are a significant concern in Greece, especially during the dry summer months, due to the high risk of fires. The mandatory clearing initiative aims to reduce these risks by ensuring that vegetation and combustible materials are removed from properties, thereby creating firebreaks and improving access for emergency services.

While the extension offers relief to some property owners, the lower-than-expected declaration numbers suggest ongoing challenges in compliance. Authorities are likely to continue monitoring the situation and may consider further measures if compliance rates do not improve significantly.

The response of the citizens is significant, however, it remains lower compared to last year.

— Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil ProtectionComparing current compliance rates to the previous year.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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