In collaboration with the municipalities of Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, and Larissa, Smoke Free Greece is piloting a programme to designate and enforce smoke-free outdoor zones around playgrounds and schools.
Each municipality will install clear signage, provide staff training for enforcement officers, and report quarterly on compliance rates. Smoke Free Greece will supply educational materials for community outreach and handle media communications.
The pilot runs through December 2026, with an evaluation to be published in early 2027.