April 12, 2023
Greece, Politics
Greece’s Parliament approved the new legislation in order to prevent the participation in the elections of criminal organizations under the guise of a political party, such as the far-right. The legislation, which targets the extreme-right National Party-Greeks of jailed former Golden Dawn member Ilias Kasiadiaris, was passed with the vote …
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June 10, 2021
Greece, Politics
U.S. senators Marco Rubio and Bob Menendez introduce legislation for major boost of deference partnership with Greece. Proposed is the sale of F-35 fighter jets originally planned for Turkey. Titled the US-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021, the bipartisan legislation bolsters support for Greek military modernization, authorizing new …
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April 12, 2021
FEATURED, Greece, Politics
The conservative Greek government plans to lift some crucial restrictions regarding the eligibility criteria allowing Diaspora Greeks to exercise their right to vote in parliamentary elections. The changes are planned despite the fact that New Democracy passed the relevant legislation a year ago. Government spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni said Monday noon …
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February 25, 2021
FEATURED, Greece, Social
The Greek government has set up a #MeToo website where citizens can submit complaints get information on sexual harassment and abuse as well as power-based violence, actions taken against abusers and links where victims can seek help. The website metoogreece.gr will soon host announcements concerning initiatives designed to help people …
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November 5, 2020
animals, FEATURED
A legislative amendment to be voted by the Greek Parliament on Thursday turns torture and killing of animals to felony. Acts of extreme cruelty to animals will be punished by up to 10 years imprisonment. The offenses include “poisoning, hanging, burning, crushing, mutilating” animals. The tougher fines and sentences against …
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March 1, 2019
Economy
Greece’s Development Bank “already operates informally,” said Economy and Development Minister Yiannis Dragasakis. He stressed that the Bank is soon to be founded under draft legislation and go in operation right afterwards. The legislation was recently unveiled for public consultation, the bill is expected to be a law in upcoming …
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October 24, 2018
Greece, Politics
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Alexis Tsipras is seeking broader political consent on the extension of Greece’s territorial waters from currently 6 to 12 miles from the coastline. In this sense, he decided to skip the option of Presidential decrees and seek approval of the Parliament. According to original plans, …
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August 1, 2018
Greece, Politics
The Greek government has submitted an amendment to speed up procedures for demolition of illegal buildings and constructions in forests and areas along the coastline. The amendment transfers the handling of illegal buildings from the decentralized local administration to the ministry of Environment and building inspectors. The amendment called “Urgent …
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April 11, 2018
environment
The European Union legislation on Acrylamide goes into effect today, April 11, 2018. With the new legislation, our french fries will be blonde and bland, our french toast pale. From now on, our golden brown sweet corn cobs and vegetable sticks will have to be cooked in boiling plain water, …
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October 5, 2017
Greece, Politics
The Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church urged the coalition government to withdraw a legislation on gender change that is to be voted through the Parliament on upcoming Monday. In a statement the Holy Synod said that the proposed bill challenges the feeling society, it torpedoes the sacred institution …
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August 24, 2017
Economy
Another state effort to bring order into one more field of Greek chaos: the sunbeds on Greek beaches. Illegal spread of sunbeds, tables and chairs, low leasing prices. The Public Properties Secretariat is preparing a bill to increase the leasing price and take the chaos under control. However, also this …
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June 30, 2017
Greece
A decision by the Ministers of Heath and Justice opens the way for the import of medical cannabis products in Greece.The joint ministerial decision was published in the Official Gazette on Friday allows the import of pharmaceutical products containing medical cannabis. These medical products can be used for cases where …
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May 8, 2017
Greece, Politics
The additional austerity measures for 2019-2020 the Greek government agreed upon with the country’s creditors will be brought to Parliament on May 15 for debate. A vote by the Plenary will take place on May 18 2017, just four days before the crucial Eurogroup meeting on May 22. Parliament President …
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March 7, 2017
Greece, Politics
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is scheduled to address Tuesday noon the special parliamentary committee overseeing the initiative of the coalition government for a review of the Greek Constitution. The process of the revision of the Greek Constitution is currently in the phase of public consultation. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented …
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February 2, 2017
Economy
European creditors continue the hard line towards the Greek government with a clear message: The institutions representatives will not return to Athens if the government does not agree to legislate now additional austerity measures for the years 2019 and 2020. Citing an anonymous sources in Brussels, private ANT1 TV reported, …
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April 12, 2016
Economy, Politics
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is rushing to Paris to meet French President Francois Hollande. As the meeting was not planned, Greek media wonder whether the urgent trip to Paris has something to do with the break in Greece-Creditors Review Talks and the Government decision to submit two bills to the …
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April 5, 2016
Politics
Below is a Summary of Greece’s New Asylum Legislation voted last week. The Legislation was approved by the Greek Parliament in order to facilitate the implementation of Eu Turkey Deal. The Bill contains important charges for asylum seekers. Summary in English Greece’s New Asylum Legislation: What Will Change? April 4, …
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March 23, 2016
Politics
While Greece’s European partners awaiting for Greece to pass legislation to accept Turkey as “safe 3rd country” in order to accelerate sending back refugees and migrants arriving after March 20th, Athens does not seem willing to do so. Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili said so during a press briefing on Wednesday. …
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December 24, 2015
Politics
Greece made a huge step towards civil rights, despite the fact that some Greek Bishop had the church bells ring in “mourning” for two days. Greece made a significant step to harmonize the country’s legislation with the legislation of other European countries and officially accept the realities of 21st century: …
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March 17, 2015
Very Mix
“Anyone who commits bullying will be punished with imprisonment of at least six months.” This is the reaction of the Greek government to the tragic death of the first “official” victim of bullying in the country, Vaggelis Giakoumakis. The 20-year-old student committed suicide last month being unable to bear further …
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