Greece: Coastal Development Bill: Greek Coastline and Beaches Privatisation Threat

Unbelievable bill

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Public outcry

"Stop the sell-out of Greek beaches to private companies"

"It sounds like a bad joke, but this might be the last summer when we can enjoy freely the famous beaches of Greece! Right now the Greek government is preparing a bill to sell off public beaches to private companies. If the bill passes, Greece will be left with cemented, overdeveloped beaches, where every inch of them will belong to companies and access will only be allowed to those who can pay. But we have a chance to prevent this monstrosity before it's too late.

The Ministers of Finance and Tourism think they can get away with their plan because no one’s paying attention. But momentum is building up fast. The last thing the Greek government wants right before the European elections is a huge, public outcry. If we create a tsunami of descent, we can stop the bill before it reaches parliament and protect the natural beauty of Greece for the next generations. Sign now and tell everyone!

The bill not only legitimises existing illegal businesses that encroach the country’s beaches but it even allows companies to cover every inch of public beach in Greece with umbrellas and plastic sunbeds and even build on the beaches and cement the seas!

These world famous beaches have survived thousands of years of history and the Greek people have fought hard so that everyone can freely enjoy the natural treasures of this country. Now it’s our turn to join our voices to preserve this word natural heritage for the generations to come. The only power that can stop this crime is us! Sign the petition now and forward it to friends and family"

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http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Ypoyrgo_Oikonomikon_G_Stoyrnara_Ypografoyme_Ohi_sto_xepoylima_ton_Ellinikon_paralion/?tdcjfbb