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Crime
Greece Approves Bill for Tougher Penalties on Crime, Fake News
The Parliament of Greece approved on Thursday a controversial justice ministry bill that introduces tougher penalties for serious crimes and the spreading of what the bill says is fake news by news organizations and social media.
Ruling New Democracy party's...
Greek News
Greece Suspends Parliament, Declares Day of Mourning for Fofi Gennimata
The Greek Parliament has decided to suspend its workings for a week on Monday following the death of socialist leader Fofi Gennimata earlier in the day.
It was the “smallest tribute” the House can pay to the president of center-left...
Greek News
Greek Parliament Debates Defense Pact with France
Lawmakers in Greece are debating on Thursday the recently signed defense agreement with France in a deal described by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis as "historic."
The deal, signed in Paris on September 28, states that Greece will buy three advanced frigates,...
Culture
Greek MEP Alexis Georgoulis Defends Arts, Culture in Europe
Greek Member of the European Parliament Alexis Georgoulis has secured the passing of a resolution in the Culture Committee of the European Parliament which seeks to defend working conditions for all artists in the EU.
The popular Greek actor turned...
Diaspora
Greek Left Votes Down Bill to Remove Diaspora’s Voting Restrictions
Greek leftist parties voted against an amendment that would have removed all restrictions for the Diaspora to vote in national elections.
Greek News
Medical Marijuana Approved for Production and Sale in Greece
The Greek Parliament voted in favor of a bill to legalise the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana in Greece on Friday.
Crime
#MeToo Greece: PM Vows to Apply Stricter Laws for Sexual Abuse
Mitsotakis announced on Thursday that he will bring about new legislation to tighten sex abuse laws and help victims, while endorsing the #MeToo movement.
Diplomacy
Greek Parliament to Vote on Extension of Territorial Waters in Ionian Sea
A bill to extend the territorial waters of Greece westwards was brought to the Greek Parliament on Friday.
The bill is titled "To establish the width of the territorial zone in the marine area of the Ionian and the Ionian...
Greece
Greek MPs With Medical Backgrounds Ready to Volunteer in Hospitals
At least twenty-one members of the Greek Parliament have expressed their will to work on a voluntary basis for Greece's National Health Service (NHS), known in Greece as ''ESY'' to help fight the ravaging second wave of the coronavirus...
Greece
Greece Marks Armed Forces Day with Spectacular Video Display
Greece marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday with a spectacular video projected onto the Hellenic Parliament facade highlighting the history and struggles for the protection of the homeland since ancient times.
The video brought back to life special moments and...