Yiannis Tsironis
Greece
Greece to Approve Use of Medical Cannabis
The Greek parliament is expected to approve the medical use of cannabis in the coming weeks, a deputy minister has said, adding that the change would attract investment to the country.
"In a few weeks' time, an amendment will be...
Greece
Greek Deputy Minister Proposes Heroin Legalisation For Medical Purposes
As with morphine, heroin is also a psychotropic substance and should be legal, but always under strict state control, said Deputy Rural Development Minister Yiannis Tsironis.
In an interview with Ta Nea newspaper published on Friday, Tsironis said that, "All...
Greece
Cannabis on Balconies? Greek Minister Calls for Legalization
The Greek government has initiated a debate over the legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes.
Deputy Minister for Agriculture Yiannis Tsironis, said that cannabis should be cultivated legally, "even on someone’s balcony", provided that the user pays a fee to...
Greece
Minister Says that Authorities are to Use Drones to Locate Illegal Buildings
Greece’s problem with unauthorized buildings will be dealt with by using drones and high precision satellite imaging, Alternate Minister for the Environment Yiannis Tsironis said on Monday.
“Control mechanisms will be strengthened by electronic means, such as drones and high...
Economy
Varoufakis to Green MEPs: 'Our Aim Is a Comprehensive Agreement'
The Greek government's aim in the negotiation with creditors is a comprehensive agreement that is economically and socially viable, Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said in a meeting with a delegation from the European Parliament's Green group.
The meeting was...
Environment
Greece's Bathing Waters of 'Excellent Quality'
"The quality of water in Greece's seas and lakes is known and constitutes a competitive advantage of the country," Alternate Environment Minister Yiannis Tsironis said.
From the 1540 bathing waters, 1518 were assessed, as 22 points were monitored for the...