Movement ban in national parks and forests extended until 13 August
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09 Aug 2021
/ 16:30
For the same period, any activity or work that could cause fire is prohibited.
ATHENS. Civil Protection & Crisis Management Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced yesterday that the Legislative Act that came into force on August 6 is extended until next Friday, August 13, at 6am.
According to this Act, it is prohibited throughout the country to move, cross or stay in forests, national parks, Natura areas and groves.
At the same time, any activity or work that may cause fire (e.g. welding or burning of flammable material) is prohibited for the same period.
For each violation, in addition to serious criminal sanctions, a €1,000 fine will be imposed in the first case and a €10,000 fine in the second one.
According to this Act, it is prohibited throughout the country to move, cross or stay in forests, national parks, Natura areas and groves.
At the same time, any activity or work that may cause fire (e.g. welding or burning of flammable material) is prohibited for the same period.
For each violation, in addition to serious criminal sanctions, a €1,000 fine will be imposed in the first case and a €10,000 fine in the second one.
