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Athens News Agency: News in English, 07-01-18
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[01] PASOK criticises gov't on public security
[01] PASOK criticises gov't on public security
Main opposition PASOK party spokesman Petros Efthymiou on Thursday
sharply criticised the government for its policy in the public security
sector, as well as Public Order Minister Vyron Polydoras for the policy
he is following with the police.
"All Greeks are aware that over the past three years an increase in
common crime has prevailed. The very data, that bear the signature of
Mr. Vyron Polydoras, bear witness that common crime is increasing
steadily and so in the city and in the countryside, and indeed in the
countryside in a double way, the citizen feels this lack of protection
for his security. At the same time, hooded people are acting with more
unaccountability than ever, as Athens experienced last night and at the
same time leading services, such as the counter-terrorism service, are
becoming the victim of the same disease of this three-year period,
which is the partisanship of the state," Efthymiou said.
According to PASOK's spokesman, "throughout the entire state, and in
the police as well, the partisanship of ND is disorganising the
operational capability of the Greek Police."
Lastly, referring to statements made by Polydoras after meeting Prime
Minister Costas Karamanlis, Efthymiou said "today, Mr. Vyron Polydoras
briefed the prime minister and declared that he is absolutely satisfied
with the operational performance of the police. At the same time, the
Greek people are judging the operational and political inadequacy of
the public order ministry specifically and strictly. But today as well,
it became obvious who is responsible for this dissolution: It is the
prime minister himself who is covering up for his minister."
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