Greece Becomes Divers' Paradise?

Greece may be elevated to a European divers' paradise following the adoption of the bill on recreational diving drafted by the Mercantile Ministry. The bill is expected to cover a long-running legal gap, which had resulted in banning diving. It is also to give a fresh boost to Greece's economy by attracting foreign exchange. "The new bill aims at making the best of the favourable weather conditions Greece enjoys eight months annually and revealing the country's natural, historical and cultural treasures through the introduction of regular diving for recreational reasons," pointed out Mercantile Marine Minister Manolis Kefalogiannis.