"Towel Movement": 918 checks and 336 violations in 20 days

The increase in checks on the beaches, caused by protests and complaints from activists of the Towel Movement, continues.

According to an announcement by the Ministry of Finance (which includes real estate services), “during the period from July 21, inspections were carried out on 918 businesses and individuals, in 39 regional departments, with a focus on the tourism sector. Indicative inspections were carried out on 85 enterprises in Crete, 110 Cyclades, 178 in Ionian, 35 in Halkidiki.

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Based on the results of these inspections, 336 violations were identified regarding:

• excess of the occupied area outside the leased area,
• occupying the beach area without concluding a formal lease agreement (unauthorized use).

Sanctions imposed, depending on the severity of the violation, by local real estate agencies include: fines, removal of umbrellas, demolition of arbitrary buildings within the common embankment and beach area, breaking agreements with tenants.

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However, it should be noted fines for unauthorized use of the beach or violation of the conditions insignificantfor example, in Rhodes and Mykonos, and correspond to only a minimal part of the profit from the work of illegal enterprises.

According to the Ministry of Finance, “all heads of competent services were mobilized, who were urgently called to work (having canceled vacations). This was done in order to conduct timely inspections of the maximum possible number of beach tenants. Inspections are carried out, including on complaints filed by citizens.”

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Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis noted that “control will continue with greater intensity.” “We will carry out checks immediately, no matter what,” the official said.

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“I note that inspections will continue with the same and greater intensity throughout the country and throughout the entire tourist season. At the same time, we are moving forward. Relevant legislation will be reviewed in the near future, aimed at the benefit of all citizens and businesses that comply with the law,” said Mr. Hatzidakis.

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