Municipality of Alimos

Municipality of Alimos is a modern seaside Athenian suburb, demarcated north by Hymettus mountain range and to the south by the Saronic sea. Alimos was named after the ancient settlement Alimous. In the classical antiquity era (5th – 4th century BC), in the area that is occupied today by the administrative region of Alimos there was the municipality of Alimos and part of the municipality of Euonymos. Alimos and Euonymos were Attica municipalities that participated with their representatives in the Athenian Parliament of the Five Hundred. Alimos was also the homeland of the great historian Thucydides, and the place where the famous feast of “Thesmoforia” were being held. According to the latest census, the population exceeds 41,000 inhabitants. However, it is estimated that more than 55,000 people live in Alimos. Municipality of Alimos, rich in history (5.000 year history) and culture, provides citizens with good services and has been awarded for its digital services. At the Best City Awards 2023, the unique awards that reward Innovation and Quality of Life in Greek cities, Municipality of Alimos was awarded in Unit 1 Livable City, Smart Mobility, the Silver Award for Smart Crossings / Smart Pedestrian Crossing in Schools & PWD Friendly, for pet facilities, the bronze metal, Innovative Actions for the Care of Stray Animals. For Technologies that improve vehicular, transport and pedestrian traffic, Alimos has been awarded the Gold metal -Manufacture of innovative, original and innovative flashing hazard lights (FLASHING LIGHTS).In Unit2, Green City, Waste Control For Solid Waste Management, Waste collection technologies, Alimos has been awarded the Gold award for Electronic program (software) for analytical recording and processing of waste data of the Municipality of Alimos. In the section of Actions to encourage and inform citizens about recycling, Alimos has been awarded with the bronze award- Circular Economy and Management of Recyclable Materials - The Way to the Future. The Municipality of Alimos won two awards for its actions in the campaign for the European Mobility Week 2021 and 2022. The Municipality of Alimos, according to the EU, impressed the judges for its integrated program of actions, where it highlighted the interaction of citizens and local clubs during the European Mobility Week, including an interactive theatrical interpretation of the "bicycle story" and the transformation of the stations public transport to entertainment venues. Municipality of Alimos creates opportunities for young people to express themselves, voice their ideas, and provide input for projects or programs. It is critical for youth to actually be heard. In the context of environmental protection and under the background of raising awareness and informing citizens on issues related to the Circular Economy and Sustainable Urban Mobility, the Municipality of Alimos organized information events for school students. A lot of events that tackle inequality and discrimination, giving all individuals the opportunity to participate fully in society especially people with disabilities have been organized.