White Coast hotel development controversy in Milos

The expansion of the White Coast hotel in Milos has faced significant legal and regulatory challenges. Initially, the project was set to resume in early 2027 after the Council of State rejected an application to annul environmental and construction permits. This legal challenge, brought by the Municipality of Milos and other parties, had previously caused a temporary suspension of construction activities.

However, the National Transparency Authority (EAD) has since recommended the immediate revocation of the hotel’s building permits. A 90-page investigation by the EAD identified several irregularities, including the use of an agricultural dirt track instead of a legal public road, discrepancies in construction calculations that granted the project an extra 502 square meters, and claims that construction began before permits were officially issued.

The EAD has referred the matter to the Prosecutor’s Office to investigate potential criminal liability and has called for disciplinary action against the former head of the Milos Urban Planning Department. Additionally, the Authority suggested extending the current freeze on new building permits and construction works on Milos to prevent further unauthorized developments.