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Greek Political System Goes to War over Novartis Case

A fierce battle is expected to take place in the Greek parliament on Wednesday as political leaders speak and vote on the formation of a special committee on the Novartis case. Indicative of the intentions of the 10 political figures...

European Commissioner Avramopoulos Files Suit against 2 Novartis Witnesses

European Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Dimitris Avramopoulos on Friday filed a suit against two of the three protected witnesses in the Novartis case. Avramopoulos, a former health minister, is suing the witnesses for perjury, slander and defamation as they...

Former PM Samaras Sues Tsipras over Novartis 'Conspiracy'

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras filed a lawsuit on Thursday against current premier Alexis Tsipras over what he describes as a conspiracy to implicate him in the Novartis scandal. In a statement, Samaras targets Tsipras, saying he is responsible...

Novartis Claims Greek Scandal Debate 'Politicized'

Novartis, the Swiss pharma giant at the heart of a huge corruption scandal in Greece on Monday said it would take "fast and decisive action" to prevent future breaches of trust. In a statement, it said Novartis "continues to cooperate...

Greek PM Says Drugs Overpricing Cost €23B

Greece's ruling SYRIZA's parliamentary group meets on Monday amid important political developments, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said. The Greek premier was talking amid a high-profile scandal involving the Novartis pharmaceutical giant and some Greek politicians. "Responsibility, democratic consistency, constitutional loyalty,...

Parliamentary Committee on Novartis Case to be Decided after Clean Monday, House Speaker says

The preliminary parliamentary committee to investigate the Novartis case will be decided after Clean Monday, Feb. 19, said House Speaker Nikos Voutsis on Sunday. Speaking at ATHENS 98.4 radio, the parliament president said that even though there is a statute...

Greek Parliament to Probe Novartis Scandal

Athens will recommend a new parliamentary committee to investigate the Novartis scandal, a government spokesman has confirmed. Dimitris Tzanakopoulos told reporters on Friday: “The committee's only task will be to explore the charges and contribute to the discovery of the...

Bank of Greece Chief: They Try to Destroy Me

"They try to destroy me with obvious lies and anonymous witnesses," said Bank of Greece Governor Yiannis Stournaras after allegations of his involvement in the Novartis scandal. Stournaras said that there is an orchestrated effort to remove him from his...

Novartis Scandal Rocks Greece

The case of the Novartis pharmaceuticals giant and allegations that former top government officials -- including two prime ministers -- were receiving bribes has shaken Greece's political world. On Tuesday a file from the Supreme Court Prosecution Office was tabled...

Hot List of Names in Novartis Scandal Case Tabled in Greek Parliament

The file on Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis that concerns allegations of corruption and bribery and is currently being investigated by prosecutors will not be made public. However, party representatives and other interested parties will be able to read the file...