Squatting

Authorities removed squatters from the premises of Democritus University of Thrace in Komotini, northeastern Greece, during a police operation on Saturday morning.

A group of individuals had been occupying a space within the university premises since Friday morning. Police intervention occurred at the request of the university's rector authorities. There was no report of arrests.

Nearly a third had also been homeless

At dawn, the police proceeded to evacuate the area from the squatters - A short time later, young people proceeded to re-occupy!

As the Avgi storm brings a cold front and heavy rainfall throughout Attica, Athens authorities have been placed on high alert to deal with emergencies.

Specifically, homeless shelters throughout the capital are expecting increased traffic through to the 31st.

The government could not have asked for better promotion of its bill allowing the establishment of private universities than that provided by the squatters at public universities.

Lawlessness, extensive graffiti, and violence are due to a minority that is holding them hostage.

The Municipality of Athens was put on alert on Wednesday as a cold snap descended on the Greek capital, mobilizing the services responsible for the protection of more vulnerable citizens and the homeless.

Nadezhda Bacheva, Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Municipality overseeing "Social Activities and Integration of People with Disabilities," spearheads a heartfelt initiative aimed at providing sustenance and warmth for those living on the streets during the upcoming holiday season.

The prices of newly built houses in the high-demand districts of Athens have now risen above the all-time record set in 2008.

In the southern suburbs the prices of new constructions are 30% higher compared to 2008, while in the center of Athens and in the northern suburbs the increase amounts to 20% over 2008 prices.

Police in Cyprus were dispatched on Monday night to quell a brewing riot at a residential complex in Chloraka, a village some 3 kilometers from Paphos, on the island's southwestern coast, that has reportedly been taken over by migrant squatters.

The prices of second-hand homes have been rising at a faster pace than those of newly built properties over the last six months.