Apostolos Gletsos had announced the formation of a party when he was re-elected mayor of Stylida. There were many that thought the announcement was a void communications ploy that would fall by the wayside.

Water shortages are emerging as a dire problem for the islands of the small Cyclades and the Dodecanese, while reserves even on Mykonos are reaching their limits, during the most demanding period of the year.

Citizen protection minister Vasilis Kikilias has heralded new successes in the fight against terrorism.