Municipalities

4 October 2026

Since 1833, Dimos [Δήμος], translated as Municipality, has been the lowest level of government within the organizational structure of the state. From the beginning, it was assigned to maintain records relevant to the residents of its area of jurisdiction. A Municipality records births, marriages and deaths through its Registry Office. It also keeps the Municipal Register…

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