zeolites, licences and services – Nikos Lygeros
By bringing this issue to the fore, Greek zeolite
is effectively mobilising the Greek authorities, not only because of the bureaucracy, but because certain factors relating to the environment and human health are of the utmost importance. Greek zeolite
must set an example in this sector, because we have had enough of unacceptable licences being granted in our country in a bizarre manner, creating problems with irreversible consequences. Thrace and Macedonia are constantly under such pressure, and we want Greek zeolite
s to be beyond reproach in terms of procedure as well. It is therefore indeed important that we closely monitor all stages of the licensing process, from the technical study through to extraction and, of course, exploitation.
To demonstrate that our country can operate professionally on an issue of such gravity and strategic importance for the development of Thrace, as well as for the whole country on an international level. This also means that we will not accept any unacceptable delays on trivial grounds. As numerous permits are generally required, the relevant authorities must act responsibly and not cause delays that have repercussions for the whole of Greece. In other words, the submission of applications must be swift and efficient. And this applies to a municipality such as Alexandroupoli, for example. Furthermore, the processing of applications must be rigorous, yet at the same time rational. For this reason, all the relevant bodies, as well as the public, must bear in mind every stage of the process so that we know exactly where we stand, so that the extraction of Greek zeolite in Thrace can finally begin and we can see the first practical benefits in our Thrace, because it deserves it – both as a region with a historical connection to zeolite and as a people who is under pressure from all sides and is fighting tooth and nail to prevent our homeland from being destroyed by unacceptable businesses.
