The controls that have been launched throughout Greece by the competent authorities for violations on the beaches, are not for the public. This is emphasized by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, in his post on his personal Facebook account, on the occasion of today’s arrest of three businessmen in Naxos.
The businessmen in question placed umbrellas and sunbeds again, even though the authorities had ordered them to remove them as they did not have a permit.
Here is Kostis Hatzidakis’ post in detail:
“Well, it seems some people haven’t gotten it: We mean everything we say about beach enforcement! Already today they paid for it with 3 immediate prosecutions of corresponding businessmen in Naxos, who apparently did not realize that the hundreds of checks we carried out in a few days were not for show. And they went and illegally set up their umbrellas and sunbeds again.
New complaint in Mykonos: We paid 520 euros for two cocktails and some disgusting squid
As the Minister responsible for Public Property I have clear direction from the Prime Minister to enforce legality, where there is provision of services on the beaches. And this applies to all public property, of course. But personally, you will allow me to say that I have no reason to compromise with old-party notions of the type “who cares, this is Greece, every miracle lasts 3 days, etc.”.
In the context of this perception, the General Secretariat of Public Property was established after the elections. And since the appointment of the new General Secretary on July 21 until today, the controls are close to 1,000, while the identified violations exceed 350.
We did not claim that we solved all the problems of Greece within 4 years. However, just as the government clashed in Mykonos before the elections over the known arbitrariness, so it will clash over the beaches: For the sake of respecting the law, upgrading the country’s tourism product, protecting the public interest.
And can I tell you something else? Our economic policy over the last 4 years is considered an example of success in Europe, that the digital revolution is implemented, that a series of social problems are solved such as the payment of pensions and that we do not definitively solve issues such as the enforcement of the law on the beaches ! With employee leave revocations, with staff transfers, with coordination of the relevant Services and with strict supervision of the whole effort, we will succeed here as well. The rest were more difficult…”
Latest News
Gov’t Eyes Return of Power Subsidies Amid Spike in Rates
According to reports, the government will resume an electricity subsidization program, given that forecasts cite disruptions – i.e. higher rates
ELSTAT: 6.3% Increase in Output Price Index for Agriculture and Livestock
The 6.3% rise in May 2024 is largely driven by an 8.8% increase in the crop output group, particularly due to changes in olive oil prices, and a 0.5% increase in the animal output group.
Balkans Blackout Highlights Climate Threats to Power Grids
The surge in electricity demand during the heat wave and the power deficit in Balkan markets have driven up prices in the Greek wholesale electricity market.
Greece in Top 4 Destinations Favored by European Tourists
Greece was selected by 5.9% of respondents who were asked where they would vacation this year, up from 5.4% in the same survey last year
Scope Affirms Greece’s BBB- Ratings; Revises Outlook to Positive
The international ratings firm raised Greece to investment grade in early August 2023
First Seaplane Test Flights to Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros
After decades of on-again, off-again efforts to schedule regular seaplane routes to Greece's numerous island and coastal destinations the prospect now appears within sight
ELSTAT- Overall Import Price Index for May 2024 up 2.8% y-o-y
The same price index had decreased 20.8% from May 2022 to May 2023
Over 7 in 10 Employees Feel Their Contributions Are Not Appreciated
Specifically, the option "Subjective opinions are prioritized over objective data" ranked highest in importance for young employees, with a score of 3.89 out of 4
OECD: Job Vacancies on the Rise in Greece
By the fourth quarter of 2023, job vacancies per unemployed person had risen by more than 4, with the index reaching 446 units compared to 100 units in late 2019
OTE Group: FTTH Program Advancing in Semi-Urban and Rural Areas of Greece
This initiative will provide ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 1Gbps to over 350,000 households and businesses in semi-urban and rural areas across the country