Ioannina City Council Maintains 2024 Sanitation and Lighting Fees with Minor Reductions
The City Council of Ioannina has voted to keep the sanitation and lighting fees at 2024 levels, with slight reductions in specific areas. The opposition criticized the reductions as a deception, while the local government defended its decision as an effort to balance rates. Tensions arose over a decision regarding increases in outdoor seating fees, leading to further accusations of manipulation by the opposition. The local government argued that fee increases in other municipalities range between 40% and 100%.