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Greece
Greece Accused of Limiting Press Freedom in Combating Fake News
Greece has been accused of limiting the freedom of the press freedom after the government earlier in the week brought before Parliament changes to the penal law that foresees heavy penalties for media that are deemed to spread fake news.
The...
Crime
Twelve Femicides in Greece in Less than A Year: Experts Respond
Femicide, or the killing of women by men, is a worldwide phenomenon, but the 12 femicide cases recorded in the first nine months of 2021 in Greece is a mind-blowing number.
Last May, the Greek public was obsessed with, and...
Crime
Greek Policeman Tortures Love Rival
Charges filed against a Greek policeman who bit, beat, stripped, handcuffed and abandoned a man in an uninhabited area in central Greece.
Crime
Greek Justice Minister Debunks Reports That 17N Terrorists Could Get Early Release
Michael Kalogirou, Greece's Justice Minister, has claimed that reports suggesting that prominent "November 17" (17N) terrorists could get an early release are ''false''.
New provisions in Greece's penal code came into effect on Monday, and there is fear that some...
Crime
Greek Government Backs Down Over Definition Of Rape After Outcry
The Greek government announced on Thursday a “legislative improvement” of a controversial definition of rape included in a reformed penal code, after women's organizations and Amnesty International expressed deep concerns.
Justice Minister Mihalis Kalogirou said in Parliament “in consultation with...
Crime
Greek Parliament Mulls New Penal Code
The Greek government on Monday brought forward for debate proposed legislation on the reformed penal code, which includes the reclassification of certain felonies and misdemeanors.
Some of the new or amended provisions include the following:
- The heads of criminal gangs...
Crime
1,000 Lifers in Greek Prisons
Greece seems to have the largest number of lifers than any other European country, recording an unprecedented record of 1,000.
Other European countries have only a few dozen lifers, such as the Netherlands - with a population of 17 million...