After much excitement, a group of Roma left a model airfield in Dobl-Zwaring after just two days. Representatives of the hikers have also been camping in Grambach, not far from here, on the grounds of the Chamber of Commerce since this week.
Threats to media representatives, powerless local politicians, angry landowners: the fact that a large group of Roma and Sinti quickly settled on the model airfield in Dobl-Zwaring caused a lot of excitement. Then, on Wednesday evening, they suddenly disappeared again.
Chamber of Commerce: “No approval”
Also since Monday another Roma group has settled in Grambach, south of Graz, on a meadow in the commercial area. The owner is the Chamber of Commerce. “We can confirm that there is no permission from our side and we strongly reject this unlawful use. We are in contact with the relevant authorities and will take the necessary legal action,” a statement to the “Krone” said.
“This has never happened to this extent in our community,” says Adi Kohlbacher, deputy mayor of Raaba-Grambach. However, no incidents have been reported so far. It is also unclear how long the Roma will remain in Grambach.
Community representatives from Dobl-Zwaring, but also Lieboch, complain about a lack of control. It is not possible to take criminal action against the illegal use of pastures; in most cases, civil proceedings for interference with property fail. The state government announced this week that it will review the introduction of stricter regulations. In other states, such as Lower Austria or Tyrol, wild camping may be prohibited.
Source: Krone
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