Helliniko site discussed in Parliament

Minister of State Haris Pamboukis on Friday responded to a tabled question by Radical Left Coalition (Syriza) MP Dimitris Papadimoulis on the fate of the former Helliniko airport site in southern coastal Athens. 

 

Pamboukis wondered "whether there is anybody in Parliament who believes that the entire Helliniko site should be turned into a park when the parks in New York City and London are much smaller. It should be clarified whether the arguments presented are in favour of moving forward, or to remain idle". 

 

Responding to a relevant question by Papadimoulis, the minister said that during his visit to Qatar he examined the intentions of likely investors and did not negotiate any specific plan. He underlined that a broad-based consultation, involving more parties and not only the neighboring municipalities, will precede any definitive choice, stressing that the project concerns the entire Attica (greater Athens) region.





ANA