Another serious incident of attack on workers in the Municipality of Athens was reported this time in Kypseli last Saturday night.

The worker was attacked with buns and kicks when he told the passing vehicle driver not to overtake the garbage truck he had stopped.

Cleanliness workers, realizing the risk of energy pregnant, told the driver to wait as the space was inadequate for safe crossing.

According to a statement by the municipality, the attack occurred shortly before midnight, in the area of ​​Agios Nikolaos Acharnes of the 6th Municipal Community in Kypseli, a IX vehicle carrying three passengers.

However, instead of complying, the passengers came out of the vehicle and began to shout, escalating the intensity of the situation.

Indeed, the verbal attack was immediately transformed into physical violence, resulting in attacked punches and kicks to a cleaning worker.

“This incident follows a recent, equally serious incident, where a worker of the Athens Municipality’s Green Directorate was attacked with a knife from a drug addict in performing his duties,” the Municipality of Athens said in a statement.

“It is imperative to show utter respect for the difficult task of municipal officials,” he says.

In detail the announcement of the Municipality of Athens:

It is imperative to show utter respect for the difficult task of municipal employees
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, shortly before midnight, a serious incident took place on Niovis Street in Kipseli, in the area of ​​Agios Nikolaos Acharnes of the 6th Municipal Community. An IX car, which had three passengers, attempted to overtake a garbage truck during the collection.

Cleanliness workers, realizing the risk of energy pregnant, indicated passengers to expect, as the space was inadequate for safe passage. However, instead of complying, the passengers came out of the vehicle and began to shout, escalating the intensity of the situation. Unfortunately, the verbal attack was immediately converted into physical violence, causing them to attack fist and kicks to a cleaning worker.

This incident highlights the particularly difficult and often dangerous conditions under which the employees of the Municipality of Athens are called upon to work in the field of cleanliness. In addition to adverse working conditions, they often face unacceptable behavior and attacks, which makes their work even more painful. Indeed, this incident comes after a recent, equally serious incident, where a worker of the Athens Municipality’s Green Directorate was attacked with a knife by a drug addict during his duties. The police, who recorded the incident, was immediately called, while the Cleanliness Directorate together with the Legal Service started the necessary procedures.

Employees of the Municipality of Athens are at the forefront of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making constant efforts to keep our city clean and functional. It is imperative that we have complete respect for their difficult task, to adhere to the rules that ensure the smooth functioning of the services and, in the end, to work together to make our city a better place to live.

Respect for their work and observing the rules is not only an obligation, but a sample of culture and collective responsibility.

The Municipality of Athens will defend by all legal means the safety and dignity of its employees, sending a clear message that violence has no place in our city. “