A new survey reveals that Greeks trust almost no institution, least of all the media and political parties. Anger, disappointment, and a sense of injustice are defining public sentiment
The hospital chief allegedly solicited payments from patients for enhanced post-surgery care, highlighting long-standing concerns over the policy of 'under-the-table' payments at public facilities
Critics argue that this arrangement blurred the line between state communications and partisan propaganda, raising serious concerns about the use of public and private resources to manipulate public opinion and discredit opposition voices
Georgiadis—one of the accused politicians—called the case a political setup by the former SYRIZA government.
Reportedly, Mavrikis is accused of offering €1 million to influence a supreme court ruling, decades after his conviction in one of Greece’s most notorious political surveillance cases.
Greece gets a failing grade, yet again, according to Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Greece is advancing its judicial system reforms with a voluntary retirement plan for judges and prosecutors, alongside dismissals for those responsible for significant delays in delivering justice.
Suspects charged with demanding bribes to avoid planning office foot-dragging, and up to 20K euros to whitewash building violations, legalize illegal construction
Source of wealth declarations are designed to improve transparency and prevent corruption among Greece's public officials. Yet 98% of Greeks still believe corruption is widespread in the country, according to Eurobarometer.
A total of five suspects, including a local accountant, face felony charges; similar to recent case in Halkida
Police said woman, 49, was nabbed 'red-handed' after receiving a folder filled with 4,000€, ostensibly to 'facilitate' the issuance of a disability pension
A striking 71% of Greeks perceive corruption within political parties, compared to 53% elsewhere in Europe.
Last week's hitman murder of a 54-year-old surveyor in Athens and more 'Mykonos Mafia' incidents prompted Greece to get tougher on crime.