Greek Reporter | Qatar's emir seals purchase of Greek private island: local mayor Shanghai Daily (subscription) In statements to local media, Mayor of the neighboring island of Ithaka Yannis Kassianos confirmed the sale of Oxia, an uninhabited island of about 4,200 acres from the previous Greek-Australian owners for 4.9 million euros (6.37 million U.S. dollars). Qatari royals buy another five Greek Ionian islands Qatar's Emir Buys Islets Near Ithaca |