The contentious draft legislation was approved by 159 deputies out of 293 participating in the vote - 153 from the ruling party and three independents voted in favor; four MPs were absent

DM Dendias did not attend the debate, instead he spoke across the street at a previously scheduled event, where he said the ministry and armed forces will not treat the monument as an object of political posturing and social division; it unites Greeks now and forever

Half of the Nitijela building in Majuro was burnt down overnight, leaving the structure unusable, while Taiwan pledges support to the Pacific island nation

The bill is focused on restructuring of the railway sector, and particularly long-demanded safety improvements.

These measures aim to foster fairer banking practices and enhance the availability of affordable housing and credit.