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Parliamentary Committee Revokes Approval of Saudi Arms Deal
The Greek parliament's Committee on Armament Programs and Contracts revoked its agreement to sell military equipment to Saudi Arabia, in an unprecedented move by the body.
The arms deal had been approved by the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and...
Business
Parliament to Vote on Bill Allowing Casinos in Tourist Destinations
Greek lawmakers are preparing to vote on a bill that would legalize three casinos in the popular tourism destinations of Crete, Santorini, and Mykonos, and also allow the country’s current gambling establishments to relocate.
The latter is perhaps the more...
Greece
Union Outcry Forces Greek Gov't to Withdraw Strike Amendment
The Greek government decided to withdraw an amendment on workers' strike and other labour issues only hours after they were tabled in parliament, due to strong reactions from opposition parties.
Regarding the right to go on strike, the amendment said...
Greece
Greek Parliament Turned Orange for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The Greek Parliament was lit in orange on Saturday to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is annually observed on 25 November.
"In Europe alone, 16.5 million women fall victim to violence every year,...
Greece
Parliament Postpones Debate on Saudi Arms Deal Question Until Monday
The Conference of Parliament Presidents on Wednesday announced that a question about Greek arms sales to Saudi Arabia, tabled for Defence Minister Panos Kammenos by main opposition New Democracy, will be discussed in Parliament next Monday.
Parliament President Nikos Voutsis...
Economy
Greek Parliament Approves its 2018 Budget, Showing 0.75 pct Rise in Expenditures
A plenary session on Friday approved the Parliament's budget for 2018, which includes a 0.75% rise in expenditures (to 133,985,000 euros), from 132,985,000 euros in 2017.
The 2018 expenditures fully meet the medium-term budgetary targets.
Ruling SYRIZA's rapporteur detailed further improvements...
Greece
Historical Documents from 1897-1977 Found in Secret Room of Greek Parliament
Unknown archive documents of historical value were found in an unused storage room on the mezzanine floor of the Greek Parliament, House Speaker Nikos Voutsis announced on Wednesday.
The 1,180 documents stored in 172 boxes were mainly cabinet meeting records...
Greece
Greek Parliamentary State Budget Office Warns of Bankruptcy Risk if Debt not Eased
Greece is at risk of bankruptcy unless there is substantial debt relief, warns the Parliamentary State Budget Office, while calling for the need of tax policy change.
In its quarterly report (July-September 2017), the House office claims that debt relief...
Economy
Greek Parliament to Vote on Online Gambling Legalization Bill
The Greek Parliament is set to vote on a draft legislation that includes measures for the legalization and regulation of online betting and gaming activities this week.
The bill aims at providing much needed revenue to the country’s coffers, creating...
Greece
Greek Government Considers Introducing an Assisted Suicide Bill
Justice minister Stavros Kondonis' answer to a parliamentary question by an opposition MP seven months ago, has opened up the question whether the Syriza-led government is considering introducing a bill about assisted suicide.
The question, posed to the minister by...