Europe Greece Starting in September, some civil cases will be taken away from judges and decided by lawyers, in an attempt to decongest the courts and decide cases faster; the country ranks 146th in the world for the speed with which courts decide cases
Europe Greece Greek directors and producers withdrew their films from the Oscar nomination process for foreign films due to 'political interference' after the Ministry of Culture abruptly changed the members of the selection committee
Europe Greece Promises made to restore the rule of law and effectively tackle squatting in Mykonos have not been kept; urban planning abuses continue unabated and there have been very few cases of illegal constructions being terminated or serious fines being imposed
Europe Greece In the wake of the fires that have ravaged Attica in recent years, experts insist that successful reforestation requires meticulous studies targeting the specific areas that were burnt
Europe Greece Olive oil production is expected to be moderate to good depending on weather conditions over the next three months, though high temperatures and drought are causing concern among producers