Athens and Thessaloniki’s mayors George Kaminis and Yiannis Boutaris called on the government to incorporate a legislative proposal on the creation of crematories outside cemeteries in the Development ministry’s omnibus bill.

“We are surprised once again to find out that invisible forces prevent the country’s adaptation to the international reality and respect for the choices of the people. Greece must not be a laggard in fundamental rights issues,” they said in a statement.