A monk was injured in an attempt to move the "ultra Orthodox" inhabitants of the monastery who do not recognize the Ecumenical Patriarch and the laws of Mount Athos.

The most dangerous was the situation on the island of Serifos where the locals and tourists ran to the sea to escape from the fire. It had broken out in the forests above one of the beaches on the island. The residents in the area were helping the adults and children board boats to escape from the damaging fire by water. Others were trying to bring the flames under control, using hoses and items at hand.

The two countries will take over the EU presidency in 2014 one after another and they are planning to align their programmes related to the illegal immigration, the economy and energy.

The former Minister said that he was unable to present his pleading because he did not have enough time to prepare it. It is expected that the court will announce its final decision on Friday.