Euboea regional issues: tax service downgrades and flood damage

The Euboea branch of the ADEEDY labor union has issued a formal complaint regarding the planned downgrading of tax services in Euboea and Boeotia. The union argues that these changes represent a policy of centralizing authority and removing essential public services from regional areas, which weakens local communities. They specifically noted that the closure of tax offices in Istiaia, Karystos, and Limni, alongside the downgrading of services in Chalkida and Kymi, increases travel time and costs for residents, professionals, and small businesses.

Separately, the Euboea Chamber of Commerce has highlighted the critical state of the road network in Northern Euboea following recent flooding. Vice Regional Governor Giorgos Kelaiditis met with Chamber officials to discuss necessary repairs and the need for immediate funding. Kelaiditis also met with the Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Kostas Katsafados, to advocate for the credits required to implement restoration projects and to emphasize the need for more resilient infrastructure due to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.