Court ruling for building bonus looms

In a significant development that could impact various stakeholders, the Council of State is expected to announce its ruling on building height bonuses provided by Greece's New Building Regulation before Christmas. 

This update was conveyed to lawyers representing involved parties ahead of Friday's hearing at the country's highest administrative court. The court has stipulated that it will only accept additional evidence for the next 10 days, effectively sidelining a controversial "secret" study commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment on the effects of the building bonuses.

During a meeting with the 13 lawyers representing municipalities, the Ministry of the Environment, construction companies with suspended building permits, and the Technical Chamber of Greece, Council of State President Michalis Pikramenos stated that the plenary's decision would be issued...