Dodecanese MP of New Democracy, Giannis Pappas, has called on Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis to extend lease agreements for neighboring businesses operating on beaches and coastal areas until early August.
Pappas noted that although the tourist season in the Dodecanese began in March, many beaches still lack umbrellas and sunbeds due to delays in concession procedures. According to him, the situation has caused concern among tourism professionals and complaints from visitors, while fears of booking cancellations have also emerged.
He attributed the delays to pending approvals from competent authorities, the increased workload of public property services, and ongoing issues with the electronic platform handling the procedures.
