For more than ten years now, the residents of Katerini have been unable to breathe due to the stench caused by poultry and livestock units located right next to the city’s residential fabric.
Streams, farmland, and the atmosphere are all heavily burdened.
What measures are being taken by the Region and other authorities to address this dystopian daily life?
What exactly is the “Corrective Action Plan” (2023), and why does the Service state it is “unable to return for a new inspection”? What does the relevant circular specify, and what has actually been applied?
In one of the citizens’ appeals, on 2 August 2023, strong odors were confirmed and air quality was found to be compromised after measurements. For one company, Ambrosiadis, non-compliance was recorded, leading to a fine of €12,800. This is cited as just one example of Katerini’s environmental conditions.
Speakers:
a) Simela Eleftheriadou, Forest Engineer – Environmentalist
b) Vicky Zachou, retired Ministry of Justice official
c) Konstantinos Chatziioannidis, Electrical Engineer
d) Alekos Sidiropoulos & Suzan Sidiropoulos, permanent residents of Boston with roots in Katerini
Happy Listening!
Produced and presented by Nikoletta Liakostavrou