11/05/16

[Maik]

The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) on Wednesday ordered the withdrawal of kebab meat manufactured by Evia Farm from supermarket shelves after traces of Salmonella were found in samples of the product.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/208548/article/ekathimerini/news/food-safety-inspectors-issue-warning-over-brand-of-kebab-meat

[Maik]

Russian tourists in Greece this year will reach the 1 million mark, according to the head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Tourism, Oleg Safonov.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/208565/article/ekathimerini/business/visitors-from-russia-set-to-reach-up-to-1-million-this-year

[Maik]

Senior officer in Ben Needham probe recalled to UK after 'drinking session' on Greek island

It has been reported that the senior officer in question is Detective Superintendent Matt Fenwick.

He is also the senior investigating officer in the investigation into Sir Cliff Richard and has previously been heavily criticised for his handling of the raid on the star's Berkshire home in 2014.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/12/senior-officer-in-ben-needham-probe-recalled-to-uk-after-drinkin/

[Maik]

BBC white paper: End of the licence fee? Government orders trial of new subscription model

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/12/bbc-charter-renewal-government-to-lay-out-major-overhaul-in-whit/

[Maik]

Seems Kef is to get 173,500€ from the Interior Ministry to help fight fires, Ithaka to receive 24,600€€. Money to be spent on maintenance of forest tracks, vegetation clearance, equipment and running costs.