EU may fine Cyprus over Grass Snake
October 9, 2010 by Cyprus Reptiles Editor · Leave a Comment
In the Cyprus Mail By Patrick Dewhurst Published on September 26, 2010 TAXPAYERS could soon be lumbered with a multi million euro fine, when the European Union takes the government to court for disobeying an ecological conservation directive, the Green party said yesterday. In a statement, Green Party MP George Perdikis slammed the government’s decision [...]
EU Legal Action
February 8, 2010 by Cyprus Reptiles Editor · Leave a Comment
EU Legal Action The European Commission will take the Cypriot Government to court for failing to protect the Cypriot grass snake. Statement This case concerns the lack of protection of the Cypriot grass snake (Natrix natrix cypriaca) which is an endemic priority species, listed at Annexes II and IV of Directive 92/43 and needs [...]
