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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

The spread of rented lounge chairs on Greece's beaches brings a pledge to increase inspections

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Greece's finance minister promised Wednesday to intensify inspections of beach bars and other businesses renting out seaside chaise lounges and umbrellas, following complaints that non-paying island beachgoers can't find a spot on the sand.

Finance Minister Costis Hadzidakis issued a statement saying breaches of the law will not be tolerated. “I have given instructions ... for inspections to be stepped up,” he said.

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