Municipality of Zitsa hosts seminar on demographic resilience policies

The Municipality of Zitsa organized an information seminar titled ‘Demographic Resilience Policies’ at the Metamorfosi Cultural Center to address declining birth rates and support families. The event focused on the challenges of low fertility and the specific needs of families with three or more children, particularly within the Epirus region of Greece.

Mayor Michalis Pliakos highlighted the municipality’s proactive stance, noting that Zitsa was the first in the country to provide financial assistance to couples who have children and commit to permanent residency within the municipality. He noted that the new 2026 Municipal Code legitimizes such local government actions.

The seminar included contributions from regional Vice-Governor Vasilis Gorgolis, former University of Ioannina Rector Georgios Kapsalis, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Giorgos Makridimas. Representatives from the Ioannina Three-Child Families Association also discussed the practical difficulties faced by large families and expressed gratitude for the municipal financial support.