Saudi arms deal
Greece
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...
Greece
Greek Gov't Under Pressure as MEPs Vote for Saudi Arms Embargo
The European Parliament on Thursday called for an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia amid the "world’s largest famine" in neighbouring Yemen.
The vote puts additional pressure on the Greek government; which is under attack by the opposition and international...
Greece
PM Stands By Defence Minister Over Controversial Saudi Arms Deal in Parliament Debate
Prime minister Alexis Tsipras dutifully stood by his Defence minister and coalition partner Panos Kammenos in a fierce parliamentary debate over the controversial Saudi Arms deal. They were both hammered by opposition parties, and the term "scandal" was often...