Attica governor and another 10 summoned over Mandra floods

Following months of investigation, the Athens prosecutor's office has summoned Attica Regional Governor Rena Dourou and another 10 officials as suspects in connection with the flash floods in Mandra, western Attica, last November, which resulted in the death of 23 people and the destruction of hundreds of properties. 

The prosecutor, Sotiria Papageorgakopoulou, who oversaw the investigation into the disaster, will be expecting Dourou and the other suspects to explain why critical anti-flood works had not been in place.

Apart from Dourou, those to be questioned include regional officials responsible for flood prevention work, Mandra Mayor Ioanna Kriekouki, officials at the local authority's technical department and other officials at the forestry and zoning services of Aegaleo, the district neighboring Mandra.

The suspects are expected to give their depositions to...