The latest in a series of antagonistic verbal confrontations by Polakis had him telling a minister's legal adviser that her 'crooked mouth' belied disrespect, disdain
Army NCOs are required to standby for the needs of the Evzone Guard
Regarding private insurance and state aid for natural disasters, the deputy minister clarified that the goal is for them to work together harmoniously
According to reports, at least half a million vehicles in Greece are uninsured, while the number of those without inspections is unknown
The bill envisions that Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) will use digital means to ensure vehicle owners possess insurance and have passed inspection, and conduct controls every 2 months instead of every 5-10 years
The no-confidence motion was tabled days after an explosive front-page story in the weekly "To Vima” on Sunday cited doctored audio tapes leaked to the press immediately after the deadly Feb. 28, 2023 Tempi rail collision
The unexpected political development comes amid an ongoing three-day debate in Greece’s Parliament over a no-confidence motion tabled in the legislature on Tuesday.
Parliament debate expected to commence on Wednesday and conclude the next day
Today's session on Tempi rail disaster investigation, will begin with statements from the parties’ rapporteurs, while all opposition party leaders are expected to speak
As expected, all 158 deputies belonging to ruling New Democracy (ND) voted in favor, along with an independent MP
The law will be put to a vote on Friday and will effectively allow for the operation of private universities in Greece
Ruling party deputies provide majority vote, with all opposition MPs against
PASOK party leader spoke in Parliament, asking, rhetorically, why the justice system hasn't yet summoned Grigoris Dimitriadis to testify in the explosive case
"In this way, we both safeguard democracy and secure the interests of the Greek People, in the best possible way," the head of the Greek Orthodox Church said in an interview
A surge in inflation after the pandemic, the highly successful “Golden Visa” scheme and the ubiquitous “AirBnB” effect behind shortage of 212,000 units, according to one estimate
The PM also pledged schoolsin Thessaly hit by Storm Daniel would be fully restored by September thans to donations by Greek shipowners
Despite opposition from within ruling ND party and other political quarters, the draft bill is expected to be tabled this month and achieve ratification
He said a Hellenic Navy frigate will serve in a 'purely supportive and defensive role'
Ongoing debate within PM's inner circle over same-sex marriage issue and the accompanying prospect of legalizing adoption by same-sex couples
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