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Holy Synod of Church Supports Anti-Racism Bill

The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece issued a statement expressing its support for the new, controversial, anti-racism bill. The new bill proposes stiffer penalties for individuals and political parties engaging in racism or incite racist violence, and...

New Photos Reveal Colors in Ancient Amphipolis Tomb

Most of the earth around the two sphinxes found under the apse at the Casta Tumulus in Amphipolis has been removed, the Culture Ministry announced, revealing the upper register of a marble lintel with frescoes under the sphinxes' base. The...

One Week Postponement for Anti-racism Bill

The Parliament’s second summer session has postponed the discussion regarding the anti-racism bill for one week, after the request of Greece 's Justice Minister Charalambos Athanassiou. Meanwhile, former chamber secretary Takis Baltakos stated that this anti-racism bill is unconstitutional and...

Greece Shapes Foreign Policy Based on Respect for International Law

Greece shapes its foreign policy - which is strategically stable in the recent decades - based on respect for international law and the defence of its national interests, the Foreign Ministry said in an announcement on Monday. "In the European...

Karatzaferis' Comeback in Greek Politics

Popular-Orthodox LAOS party president Giorgos Karatzaferis appeared on Greek television this morning, to respond to rumors that he is considering returning to New Democracy party. Karatzaferis clarified that his goal is to come to an agreement over a new policy, “to...

Greek Armed Forces Protest Merging of Pensions; Prepare For Strike

Members of the Greek armed forces protested in Athens on Wednesday morning against the Greek government's plans to merge their auxiliary pension funds with others. According to the president of the Panhellenic Federation of Police Officers, Christos Fotopoulos, Greek police officers...

Greek Parliament Passes Amendment in Media Bill

The Greek Parliament approved on Tuesday an amendment allowing for media group mergers "for purposes of economies of scale... provided it does not hinder competition." The amendment was criticized by left-wing opposition parties, with Greece's main opposition party SYRIZA and the Communist...

Guardian Calls Manolada Case Court Ruling 'Scandalous'

In an extensive article about what happened on Wednesday, July 30, after the court decision to acquit the accused farmers who shot at and injured 28 strawberry pickers from Bangladesh in Manolada, British newspaper The Guardian spoke with members...

SYRIZA Leader Meets with Cyprus President

Greece and Cyprus should be the pillars of regional stability and security, main opposition SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday after a meeting with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades. "I had the opportunity to be briefed by President Anastasiades on...

Tsipras: Brutality in Palestine Must End

The brutality Palestine is experiencing must end, Greek main opposition SYRIZA party leader Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday during a rally and march to Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece, to protest the Israeli army military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The...