The Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, Speaking to SKAI, he stood at the end of the occupations at the universities, but also on three critical news issues: the increase in traffic, the course of interrogation of the Tempe tragedy and the OPEKEPE case.
Mr. Chrysochoidis stressed that for the first time “After decades there is not a single space occupied, no small hall at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.” As he said, it is “conquering students, knowledge and ultimately of the University itself”. He emphasized that for many years society had tolerated occupations because of “ideologies and perceptions that had nothing to do with the interests of children and education”.
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About traffic accidents, he admitted that there was an increase, but noted that “Police alone is not enough.” He explained that for years the helmet’s compulsory obligation was not systematically implemented: “Why isn’t the police officer reacting? Because he was also part of a culture. ” He said, however. “By the end of the year all Greeks who use a scooter will wear a helmet.”
For the investigation of the Fire Brigade about the causes of the Tempe accident, where no traces of combustion were found in the engines and wagons of the commercial train, the Minister said: “I don’t think it was late for the finding. Let us keep an interrogation of the loss of dozens of young children. It is one of the most tragic accidents in Greece and Europe. Let’s respect the investigator and let’s not get worse a difficult task. “
Finally, in the OPECEPE case, he said that an investigation was ordered by the Organized Crime Prosecutor for a criminal organization, fraud, co -operation, synergy or moral perpetuation, as individuals caused great financial damage. “We are talking about amounts exceeding 10,000 euros, which must be refunded”, He said, adding that thousands of VAT IDs are already being investigated and first announcements are expected soon.