POLITIS: “Millions in the sea” In its front page lead, the daily reported on the alleged irregularities surrounding the procurement of four patrol boats by the police and army.
Politis said the police, who were responsible for the tender procedure, received the boats despite them not meeting the specifications. The daily said the boats were tested by Greek experts and found to be slower than what the tender conditions specified.
PHILELEFTHEROS: “World terror hysteria” The daily commented yesterday that the terrorist attack in London has spread panic in Europe and across the Atlantic in the USA as information about a new hit is increasing. Thousands of police officers across major cities in Europe and America are standing by with their finger on the trigger in a bid to impress a climate of security among the public. Panic spread to Birmingham on Saturday night when authorities were forced to evacuate thousands of civilians after information that explosives had been placed in a hotel and a bus.
ALITHIA: “Reshuffle summer style”. Advisors to Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis advise him the most appropriate time for a government reshuffle is the summer period. They advise the same for President Tassos Papadopoulos. The difference between the two leaders is that Karamanlis will have it easier because he will take the decisions on a personal level, and he is used to taking difficult decisions at any period, whereas Papadopoulos has to take in the opinions of the government partners.
THARROS: “Good news for Cypriot victims”. Doctors treating Philipos Patsalos, 52, and Daniella Kolia, 19, at the Royal Free hospital for injuries sustained after the terrorist attacks in London are expressing reserved optimism for their recovery. Patsalos underwent further surgery, showing improvements on his general condition and his leg. Kolia was due to undergo surgery yesterday, while 15 people are still in a serious condition from the attacks.
HARAVGHI: “On the lookout”. Terror is reigning in Europe after Thursday’s terrorist attacks in the heart of London. While London is counting the dead and injured, agents from 32 different countries are in the capital helping the British Secret Service capture those culprits responsible for the attack. But fear wasn’t just in London recently, with 20,000 people evacuated from the main square in the city of Birmingham after police received a threat.
SIMERINI: “The Virgin Mary saved me”. The Greek driver of the bus which blew up in Tavistock Square in Thursday’s terrorist attacks has reportedly stated that it was the Virgin Mary, who is always beside him, who saved his life. The driver of the bus, Giorgos Psaradakis, says he saw bodies with no arms and legs and decapitated heads when the vehicle exploded. Psaradakis, who is marred to a Cypriot and who has become a crucial witness for the Metropolitan Police, spoke to British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Saturday.
