Milan: Major corruption scandal in the Planning Department – Skyscrapers were built with affidavits instead of building permits
The scandal concerns extensive building activity in Milan bypassing legal procedures and involves the city's mayor
ELSTAT: “Dive” of over 40% for building permits in March – Over 29% in the first quarter
Total construction activity shows a 29.1% decrease in the number of building permits, a 43.2% decrease in surface area and a 33% decrease in volume in the period January - March
Rhodes: Almost €500,000 found in the house of the head of the Urban Planning Department – The price list of the scheme
The urban planner had a strong preference for Hermès and Louis Vuitton bags – They asked for up to €100,000 to "clear" a case involving serious violations – The "lettuces," "grease," and the "cousins"