Brussels, 26/02/2016 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 25 February, the European Commission decided to send a reasoned opinion to Greece for its inadequate protection of species and habitats in the areas of the pan- European network Natura 2000, contrary to the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC).
Under this directive, the member states were obliged, within a period of six years, to appoint protected areas in their legislation and to adopt the necessary measures to improve the state of habitats and...