V. Kikilias for Zakynthos Shipwreck: We are giving a solution to a chronic problem

“We are giving a solution to a chronic problem that was perpetuated” stressed the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias, speaking in Parliament about the amendment, which introduces regulations for the tourist development and protection of the area “Zakynthos Shipwreck”. As Mr. Kikilas noted, the Shipwreck has been damaged due to bad weather, while the beach remains closed. The Shipwreck of Zakynthos is the second most photographed destination in Greece, and it is the duty of the organized State to legislate to ensure access to the area based on the safety of residents and visitors and to make the Shipwreck a sustainable tourist product of high quality, he said. Mr. Kikilias. Describing the provisions of the amendment, which were included in the bill for the Standard Tourist Destinations, he said that for this purpose we are setting up a five-member Committee with the participation of both ministry officials and local government bodies, as well as productive bodies, which will overcome bureaucracy. and will act as the contracting authority for each project, taking at the same time all the necessary provision, for the observance of legality and the protection of the environment. “We are here to provide solutions, not to perpetuate problems,” said Mr. Kikilias.

Responding to opposition lawmakers who criticized the fact that the amendment was not discussed during the drafting of the bill by the relevant parliamentary committee, Mr. Kikilias said that he carefully studied what was submitted to the consultation by the Church, the region. , the chamber, the hoteliers etc., and the political leadership decided to separate the part of immediate, urgent need to protect, restore and guard the Shipwreck with studies and projects, from anything else.

There is nothing in the provision that concerns the ownership of the area, whether it belongs to the Church, the municipality, the region, to individuals, the emir or someone else … I have never interfered in matters of the judiciary. I bring an order exclusively for the immediate and urgent needs, which has the second most photographed destination in Greece, the Shipwreck of Zakynthos, stressed Mr. Kikilias.

Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ