31/08/16

[Maik]

Greece launches private TV tender amid controversy

Greece on Aug. 30 launched a multi-million euro auction for four private TV licenses, a process originally due two decades ago and now marked by political infighting.


Eight groups are vying for the four 10-year nationwide licenses, with opening bids starting at three million euros ($3.4 million).

Their representatives will be locked up in an office building with no outside communication until the process is complete, a move prompting angry protests from TV managers.

Authorities say they want to clean up an industry known for workforce exploitation and rumored under-the-table deals between media moguls, bankers and influential politicians, while bringing an end to 25 years of chaotic licensing.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/greece-launches-private-tv-tender-amid-controversy------------------.aspx?pageID=517&nID=103398&NewsCatID=345

[Maik]

Turkish judge escapes to Greece on migrant boat, seeks asylum

Turkey has sacked or suspended around 80,000 people from the civil service, judiciary, police forces and courts following the attempted takeover.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-judge-escapes-to-greece-on-migrant-boat-seeks-asylum.aspx?pageID=517&nID=103389&NewsCatID=351

[Maik]

A 20 year old foreign national heading for Italy was arrested in Sami port yesterday afternoon after trying to board a ferry using forged travel documents.

[Maik]

Heard a speed boat carrying three Russian passengers from Kef to Zakynthos sank off Alykes, Zakynthos, yesterday.  All four on board rescued uninjured.

[Jolly Roger]

Heard a speed boat carrying three Russian passengers from Kef to Zakynthos sank off Alykes, Zakynthos, yesterday.  All four on board rescued uninjured.

Not sure if it was the same boat, but I saw a motorboat leave Katelios harbour yesterday morning with 3 passengers and skippered by a local Greek. I heard later that a boat had overturned and all occupants had been rescued by the coastguard. Passengers taken to Alykanas.