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.

The Smile of a Child foundation has received a mammoth bequest from the deceased owner of Titania Hotel, Kostantinos Malamos. The deceased had learned of the financial difficulties the foundation was in and decided to include it in its will.