Corner shop culture

"The basic problem is that directorates operate like corner shops." It does not matter what or whom the above allegation was directed against. Is anyone really interested in what exact organization "needs to be purged of the Byzantinism, the shadows and the personal agendas that undermine the common good for the sake of self-interest"?

How rare is it for a board of directors to resign for being at the receiving end of "constant slanderous and offensive attacks" from unionists or others from the same field?

The Ministry of Culture and the Greek Film Center have in recent days been mired in turmoil amid a barrage of resignations and press statements. However, we should not limit our attention to that small segment of Greek society or we will miss out on the big picture. 

A tender declared void is hardly a rare occurrence for the state. Even when the best...