Ahmet Bozkurt, owner of the Isias Grand hotel, and architect Erdem Yilmaz have been sentenced to prison for their roles in the collapse of the hotel during the February 2023 earthquake that killed 72 people. The sentences, 18 years for…
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has launched a public consultation platform effective from December 16, 2024, to December 31, 2024. This initiative follows the announcement from the President of the Council of State regarding provisions of the New…
In a significant development, a court has released twelve defendants involved in a corruption case related to two building departments in Halkidiki. Of the twelve, three were released unconditionally, while others face various conditions including travel bans and financial guarantees….
The plenary session of Greece’s Council of State has deemed provisions of the new building regulations unconstitutional, citing significant alterations in residential environments due to increased building heights. This ruling impacts hundreds of properties nationwide. Lawyer Andreas Papapetropoulos highlights the…
The Council of State in Greece has deemed most provisions of the New Building Regulation unconstitutional, as announced by Chief Justice Michalis Pikrammenos. The ruling affects future building permits but will not be retroactive for permits already issued. The court…
