miltiadis papaioannou
Greece
Former Greek Financial Prosecutor Claims His Job Was Obstructed By Govt Officials
In an interview on Greek newspaper “Proto Thema,” and fifteen months after his resignation, former financial prosecutor Spyros Mouzakitis claimed that his work was obstructed by government officials. He further made special reference to the loans given to political parties when...
Greece
Justice Minister's Office Targeted in Arson Attack
The private office of Greek Justice Minister Miltiadis Papaioannou has been targeted in an arson attack a day after an attempted escape at a maximum security prison.
Police say no one was hurt on Tuesday, at 11p.m., when a home-made...
Economy
Greece Seeks Settlement With Siemens On Bribery Charges In Coming Days
Greece has authorized its finance and justice ministers to seek an out-of-court settlement with German conglomerate Siemens AG (SI) in the coming days over bribery allegations, a senior government official said Thursday.
"Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos and Justice Minister Miltiadis...
Greece
Personal Drug Use Decriminalized but Heroin Dealers Get Life Sentence
The Greek Minister of Justice, Miltiadis Papaioannou, presented the new government bill concerning drug use. It has been the main topic of conversation amongst the Council of Ministers on 6th September. The bill defines the decriminalization of drug use...