The government yesterday received a letter from the European Commission warning of legal action unless measures are taken to ensure that a landfill at Fyli, western Athens, meets European standards.
The letter, drafted by European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas, was sent following inspections at the site of the landfill, which was opened earlier this year after Attica’s main landfill at Ano Liosia reached saturation.
According to Dimas, the new landfill does not comply with European legislation governing waste management, is inadequate in its design and is being overloaded.
(Kathimerini)