Boiling Cauldron of Red Pepper – The residents are upset after the new episodes in “Pournara” – Residents of the area are worried about their safety and health, says the Mayor
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At the Immigrant Reception Center in Pournarathe people who, after the recent violent incidents, left the Center and tried to find shelter in Kokkinotrimithia have returned, as the Community Leader, Christakis Meleties, reported to KYPE. He also said that the Minister of the Interior, Nikos Nouris, has responded to his request for a meeting within the day. Studies, speaking to KYPE, and noted that every day the situation is getting worse. He explained that the residents of the area are concerned about the safety and healththem, as well as for the safety of their properties, while, as he said, they are also concerned about the possibility of the development of criminality, in terms of illegal activities with drugs and prostitution.
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He will raise these issues in the meeting with the Minister of the Interior, continued the Community Leader, emphasizing the request to move the Center from the area. “A small community cannot shoulder such a burden,” said Mr. Meleties, adding that he has also requested a meeting with the President of the Republic.
