A special parliamentary debate on surveillance and the rule of law is expected before Easter, as PASOK presses the government for answers over the Predator spyware case and ongoing legal developments.
The agreements grant rights for the exploration and potential exploitation of hydrocarbons in maritime blocks south of Crete and the Peloponnese
Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras criticized a key provision in Greece’s Chevron–HELLENiQ Energy agreement during a heated parliamentary debate. Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou pushed back, insisting the contracts do not transfer sovereign rights.
Greece moves forward with a bill granting Chevron and HELLENiQ Energy exploration rights in four offshore areas, a move the government says could strengthen the country’s energy role and challenge the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement.
TA NEA reveals plans for mobile and stationary counter-drone systems around the prime minister’s office, Parliament and other critical infrastructure, as authorities prepare for the growing threat posed by weaponized commercial drones.
Party leaders debate the findings of a five-month inquiry into the OPEKEPE farm subsidy scandal, with sharp divisions over whether former ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis should face a criminal investigation.
The “Active Battle” bill introduces a unified incident command system and a prevention-focused crisis model, while opposition parties warn of gaps in planning, staffing and coordination
Government calls the proposed collective labor agreements reform a “historic” social pact to boost worker protections, while opposition parties argue the bill falls short on wages and safeguards
Presenting the bill, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris said the government aims to draw a clearer line between legal migration and irregular entry, combining tougher enforcement with reduced bureaucracy for lawful residents.
The deaths of 15 migrants off Chios cast a shadow over the immigration bill debate, with opposition parties calling for full transparency and a thorough investigation
The legislation aims to streamline legal migration, introduce temporary refugee facilities, and strengthen sanctions against human traffickers, while promoting skilled labor and international cooperation
Greece’s parliamentary investigative committee on OPEKEPE voted to conclude its work after the final witness testimony, extending its mandate briefly to allow party findings to be submitted before a final session later this month
A minute of silence honored the five women workers that were killed in a factory explosion in Trikala and the seven PAOK supporters who lost their lives in a road accident in Romania
Latest opinion poll also showed Zoe Konstantopoulou's party as second; support for new parties by Tsipras, Karystianou gauged
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced a full access ban on Iranian diplomatic staff, as diplomatic tensions rise between Tehran and several European countries
Lawmakers from the ruling party and the main opposition clashed physically for several minutes during a tense budget session, forcing the speaker to suspend proceedings
The initiative calls on the Commission to create a voluntary, EU-funded mechanism to financially support member states that choose to provide safe abortion services to women who currently lack access.
In an acrimonious debate that lasted 5 days, 159 MPs voted in favor and 136 against, following sharp exchanges over the farmers' blockades, high prices, and the OPEKEPE scandal
Saleh underlined that Libya’s Constitution is explicit: international agreements may be signed only by governments that have been formally endorsed by Parliament.
Political leaders make their final pitches as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis closes a subdued five-day parliamentary debate, with farmers’ protests, housing costs and subsidy reform at the heart of today’s showdown.