land swap scandal

A court of appeals judge assigned the case of Vatopedi Monastery Abbot Ephraim, rejected a petition on Thursday filed by the defendant requesting to be released, stressing that he does not meet the necessary preconditions. Ephraim requested his release, citing...

Moscow sees political interests behind the judicial decision of arresting and keeping in detention Abbot Efraim of Vatopedi. Just a few minutes after the news of the abbot’s transfer to Korydallos Prison Complex, the Russian Foundation of Andrew the First-called,...

Abbot Efraim of Vatopedi finally arrived in Athens under police guard on Tuesday afternoon, after deciding to surrender himself to the authorities. A large number of the Abbot's supporters and faithful have gathered outside the Αthens Court of Appeal holding...

The Judicial Council of the Court of Appeal in Athens has decided Friday to remand Abbot Efraim of Vatopedi in detention. Abbot Efraim is the key suspect of the land swap scandal between the Mount Athos monastery and the...

Mount Athos Abbot Ephraim of Vatopedi has been summoned to appear before state magistrate in order to give evidence concerning the land swaps between the monastery and the state. The date is set for 29 November, in which Abbot Ephraim will...