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Judge's Death May Result in 2nd 'Indefinite Adjournment' of Siemens Bribery Case

The trial of Greek former transport minister Tassos Mantelis, who has been indicted for allegedly accepting bribes from Siemens slush funds, may well become another Siemens-related case that is quietly dropped -- or in this case "indefinitely adjourned" --...

Greek Judges Threaten MP's With Wage Cuts, Taxes

Angry that their pay is going to be cut as part of new austerity measures, Greek judges – who have been performing only minimal work since Sept. 17 so as not to violate laws forbidding them to strike –...

Judges, Doctors Start 2-Week Protest

Greek judges and hospital doctors have started working to rule over planned austerity cuts in the most serious confrontation between unions and government since a three-party coalition was formed three months ago. For the next two weeks judges are only...

Greek Judges Will Strike Over Pay Cut Plan

Angry they are included in a group of professionals whose so-called "special salaries," will be cut, Greek judges said they will strike from Sept. 17-22, slowing down a court system already clogged with delays up to 10 years. After a...