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Greek Mayor Suspended for Two Months Over Fatal Amusement Park Accident
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Greek Mayor Suspended for Two Months Over Fatal Amusement Park Accident

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The mayor of Kassandra, Greece, has been suspended for two months following a fatal amusement park accident.
  • The suspension stems from a duty of care violation related to the inspection of a ride where a 19-year-old died.
  • The mayor, who was deputy mayor for technical works at the time, claims he lacked authority over amusement park permits.

The mayor of Kassandra, Greece, has been suspended for two months after a fatal accident at a local amusement park. The decision by the Council of Elected Local Government Officials follows a referral from the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia-Thrace. The accident, which claimed the life of a 19-year-old, involved the "crazy dance" ride.

The Council of Elected Local Government Officials has recommended a two-month suspension for the mayor of Kassandra, Heraklis Leivadiotis, in relation to the amusement park accident in Halkidiki that cost the life of a 19-year-old.

— Ta NeaReporting on the disciplinary action taken against the mayor.

Heraklis Leivadiotis, who was serving as deputy mayor for technical works in 2023, a year before the incident, is facing disciplinary action for negligence. The council found that he committed a disciplinary offense related to the inspection of the ride, which had been licensed for the summer season that year. The council's recommendation for a two-month suspension was officially communicated to Leivadiotis.

He was disciplined in his capacity as deputy mayor for technical works in 2023, a year before the accident, regarding the inspection of the fatal 'crazy dance' ride, which was licensed for the summer season of that year.

— Ta NeaExplaining the specific period and role under review.

Leivadiotis is expected to appeal the decision to the Council of State. During a hearing in February, his lawyers argued that he had no jurisdiction over permits for restaurants or entertainment businesses, asserting that his responsibilities were limited to technical works and lighting. He also claimed to have no knowledge of an electronic document circulated within the municipality concerning the ride's inspection, due to his lack of authority in that area.

He argued that he had no authority over permits for restaurants or entertainment businesses, stating his responsibilities concerned technical works and lighting.

— Heraklis Leivadiotis (via lawyers)Defense argument during the disciplinary hearing.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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