A new political controversy has erupted in downtown Athens with a focus on roadway Queen Olga. Mayor’s intention Harry Duke to overthrow the design of his predecessor’s “big walk”, Kostas Bakoyannishas caused the reaction of three ministries, and has also attracted the support of SYRIZA.
What do the two sides say
The press office of Municipality of Athens blames the Ministries of culture, Environmental and Infrastructure that they are “united to defend the loser of the elections, Mr Bakoyannis”. The municipality stresses that the street belongs to the citizens and not to political expediency, while noting that it will not be behind its decision to respect the will of the residents.
On the other hand, the Kostas Bakoyannis He accuses Mr Doukas of “populism and unreliability”, stressing that he is constantly changing his attitude towards the work, which he had initially depreciated and then accepted. The former mayor says he is pleased that the work he had begun will be completed, stressing that “false words are lost, but the works are left”.
The intervention of the ministries and the support of SYRIZA
In their joint announcement, the three ministries point out that any change in the operation of the road Queen Olga Re -requires approvals by the competent services, as the area is within the declared archaeological site of Athens. In addition, they state that the initiatives of the Municipality have no legal effect.
Finally, the SYRIZA In his announcement he calls on the New Democracy To accept its electoral defeat in the Municipality of Athens and to respect the decisions of the Municipal Authority. Koumoundourou denounces the government’s moves as “unprecedented” and “strangulation of self -government”, stating its support in the municipality of Athens.