In a radio interview with ERT Kavala, Markopoulos addressed recent statements by Simitsidis about the Eleftheres baths development, arguing that the criticism overstepped acceptable boundaries. According to Markopoulos, Simitsidis lacks the authority to serve as an evaluating body for the project. The exchange reflects ongoing local debate about management and decision-making processes surrounding the thermal facilities in the region. Further details about the specific nature of Simitsidis's original comments were not immediately available.