Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/14/324 (28.03.14) |
Publication Date | 28/03/2014 |
Content Type | News |
On 27 March 2014, the European Commission announced that is taking Greece to Court for a failure to provide adequate protection for endangered sea turtles. The case concerns developments in Kyparissia Bay in the Western Peloponnese, one of the most important nesting beaches for caretta caretta loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean, and an area protected under EU legislation. A high number of developments and construction activities are being tolerated and given permits in the area, and the developments are having a significant negative effect on the endangered turtles. On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission is referring the case to the EU Court of Justice. |
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Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-324_en.htm |
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Subject Categories | Environment |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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