The Ombudsman’s Findings on the cultural and environmental degradation of Meteora
The Ombudsman examined complaints raising a wide range of environmental issues regarding the area of Meteora and addressed the administration, asking for legal procedures to be followed. The issues raised were arbitrary building works in Holy Monasteries, land clearance, road works, waste water discharges and waste disposal. During the course of the investigation, issues of insufficient protection of the site were highlighted.