Educating young minds for a kinder future for animals
Education is a cornerstone of our charity’s work and stands alongside hands-on animal care as an equally important pillar of our mission. While providing direct care to animals in need is essential, we strongly believe that long-term and sustainable change begins with education—particularly when that education involves children. Elisa Geskou, veterinarian and Equine Care Programme Coordinator, firmly believes that meaningful behaviour change can […]
Important step towards protecting carriage horses in Greece
There has been a positive and long-awaited development for the welfare of horses used to pull carriages in Greece. In December 2025, the Ministry of the Interior issued a new Ministerial Decision (65274/2025 – FEK number 6947/Β/22-12-2025) updating the legal framework for animal-drawn vehicles, replacing older and outdated regulations that had been in place for many years. The updated rules introduce clearer licensing, […]
Greece appoints a Special Secretariat for the Protection of Companion Animals
We are very pleased to see the news that Marsha Dimopoulou, animal rights lawyer and professor at Zero Stray Academy has been announced as the Head of the Special Secretariat for the Protection of Companion Animals in the Ministry of Interior, on the initiative of the Greek Prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The purpose of the […]
DEMAND PROTECTION FOR EQUINES OF GREECE
European legislation mandates that all equines are registered and identified by an identification document, such as an equine passport, which is crucial to the traceability and surveillance of horses, donkeys and mules. In 2018, after a two year campaign led by Greek equine charity, Ippothesis, animal welfare organisations achieved their goal of the introduction of […]
NEW COMPANION ANIMAL LEGISLATION: OUR VIEW
The Greek government has brought forward new, draft legislation on Companion Animals. Together with the rest of the welfare community in Greece, Animal Action Greece Hellas broadly welcomes the intention behind this legislation, and we have submitted our comments and suggestions to the government in order to assist with the successful implementation of this ambitious legislation…
A new era for companion animal welfare in Greece?
A new draft bill on the welfare of companion animals was presented at a Cabinet Meeting on the 24th of February. It has been named “Project Argos”…
New circular clarifies the ‘code of practice’ for the welfare of horses, donkeys and mules
Animal Action Greece Hellas and Ippothesis are very pleased to announce that the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued a circular to Greek Police Authorities clarifying the ‘code of practice’ for the welfare of horses, donkeys and mules (Equids). This will help enforcement of welfare standards for animals against those who don’t […]