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Municipal Police force getting a makeover
The Interior Ministry is moving ahead with changes to the Municipal Police force, deeming that the existing framework needs to be adapted to meet the needs of the country's cities and their residents. It is also planning to hire more than 1,200 new officers.
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Pedestrians banished from sidewalks
Pedestrians apparently have no place to go in Athens. Instead of enjoying the right for carefree strolls or hurried walks, and pushing a stroller or a wheelchair, they encounter all kinds of obstacles, from shop tables, chairs, trees and cars, while balancing on broken, slippery, upturned slabs.
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Ban on tables, chairs on central Panepistimiou Avenue
No new permits will be issued for the placement of table and chairs on central Panepistimiou Avenue while the existing ones will be revoked for the next two years, according to a decision on Monday by the Athens City Council.
Bulgaria: No more Dogs on the Beach in Varna
From May 15, the ban on walking pets on the beaches on the territory of the municipality of Varna came into force. The restriction will be valid only during the summer season - until October 1.
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Crackdown on spread of chairs and tables in public spaces
Seeking to send a message to proprietors encroaching on public space with illegally placed chairs and tables, the Municipality of Athens has already singled out 10 catering establishments that have repeatedly failed to comply with the rules and is initiating procedures for their temporary closure for a period of 1-5 days, implementing recently passed relevant legislation.
Sofia’s Mayor: Kindergartens and Schools in Sofia Will Not Close
Kindergartens and schools in Sofia will not be closed - this is the proposal of the Sofia Operational Headquarters, which we will send to the Minister of Health and the regional headquarters, which has the authority to introduce measures in the municipality.
Mayor's plan to charge ‘foreigners’ 10 times higher water bill sparks debate
As nationwide concerns over a potential new influx of irregular migrants have grown in recent weeks, a Turkish mayor's controversial proposals and new statements over refugees have precipitated a fresh debate in the country.
Scooters removed from Thessaloniki seafront
Municipal police in the northern port city of Thessaloniki conducted an operation on Wednesday to remove electric scooters from several parts of the seafront which are not allowed to circulate, as part of the measures introduced to battle the coronavirus.
The city police collected 59 scooters belonging to a private rental company.
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Ambitious Grand Walk project gets under way
The first phase of the plan to create an extensive network in Athens for pedestrians and bicycles, called the Grand Walk, began on Thursday on Vasilissis Olgas Avenue and Irodou Attikou Street. There was a strong Municipal Police presence to inform drivers and passers-by about the changes, while special signs are expected to be put in place today.
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Free parking in Athens to limit use of public transportation
In an effort to encourage citizens to avoid public transport as part of the push to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the City of Athens will allow free parking in slots marked P-69 for 14 days as of Wednesday.