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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"Anxiety and yearnings…"

N. Dendias expresses concern about the New Democracy party's polling performance despite a likely scenario for a third term for Prime Minister Mitsotakis.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Society may disagree,' says new president of TRE-SP about the use of electronic voting machines

The newly appointed president of TRE-SP, José Antônio Encinas Manfré, stated that society has the right to disagree with the use of electronic voting machines, emphasizing the importance of respecting the law.

Feb 27 • 21:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Turkey: Öcalan's Call for 'a New Political Era' – 'Democratic Transition Requires New Laws'

The PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan advocates for a new political era in Turkey, urging the state to adopt democratic reforms.

Feb 27 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OPEKEPE: The report of the Investigative Committee has been delivered to the Speaker of the Parliament

The report of the Investigative Committee concerning OPEKEPE has been delivered to the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis.

Feb 27 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Book about Brazilian democracy receives international edition in English

A new English edition of the book "A Democracia Equilibrista" discussing Brazilian democracy is set to launch internationally after its original Portuguese release.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Healthy examination of 23-F

The declassification of documents related to the failed coup attempt of 23-F provides a clear view of who conspired against democracy but brings no new revelations regarding the event.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Presidency defends new Electoral Act, slams opposition claims as ‘reckless’

The Presidency of Nigeria has dismissed opposition allegations against President Bola Tinubu regarding the new Electoral Act 2026, labeling these claims as reckless.

Feb 26 • 20:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] A Democracy Memorial Hall on the Elementary School Playground?…“Will It Take Away Space for Children to Play?” Opposition Arises

There is controversy in South Korea after reports that a new Democracy Memorial Hall may be constructed on the playground of Deoksu Elementary School in Seoul, leading to concerns about the loss of recreational space for children.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Samaras - Mitsotakis: Confrontation on national issues with an eye on the next day of New Democracy

The article discusses the political dynamics between former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and current Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis within the New Democracy party, highlighting Samaras' uncertain political future.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis on wiretapping: I will continue the fight until the end, everyone will be held accountable, no matter how high they are

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis asserts his commitment to fighting against abuses of power and calls for accountability following a recent court decision on surveillance practices.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Apostolaki: The Investigation was Orchestrated by New Democracy as a 'Cleansing of Responsibilities'

Milena Apostolaki accused New Democracy of orchestrating the investigation into the OPEKEPE scandal as a cover-up of responsibilities rather than a means of uncovering the truth.

Feb 26 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Curtains with nails for the OPEKEPE investigative committee – The next steps

The Hellenic Parliament's investigative committee into OPEKEPE concluded its five-month sessions with opposing reports from the ruling majority and opposition parties.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

KKE Report in the Inquiry Committee for OPEKEPE: Conscious Decision of ND to Avoid Investigation of Ministers' Criminal Responsibilities

The Greek Communist Party (KKE) accuses the ruling New Democracy party of deliberately avoiding accountability for ministers involved in the OPEKEPE scandal.

Feb 26 • 10:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alexandre Devecchio: 'From the extreme left to the extreme center, the same contempt for democracy'

The sociologist Geoffroy de Lagasnerie argues in his new essay against the very principles of democracy, suggesting a shift toward a more authoritarian ideology framed as progressive.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charis Doukas: Open window for coalition government if my proposal is not voted

Charis Doukas discusses important urban infrastructure projects and internal party dynamics ahead of the Pasok conference regarding cooperation with New Democracy.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC
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National & Local

Charis Doukas: Open Window for Coalition Government if My Proposal is Not Voted

Charis Doukas emphasized the importance of his proposal at the PASOK conference, concerning non-cooperation with New Democracy, while highlighting traffic-reducing urban projects.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis' 'thank you' to the 'Lady of the Delta' (video)

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his gratitude to Artemis Papakostidou, known as the 'Lady of the Delta,' during a speech at a New Democracy pre-conference event.

Feb 25 • 20:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: "Security is a prerequisite for freedom and a majority achievement"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented a cohesive security plan at the 2nd Pre-Congress of New Democracy in Alexandroupoli, linking it closely to freedom and social prosperity.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: The Unified Digital Registry for Monitoring Corruption Cases Has Been Voted

The Greek Parliament has passed a bill to establish a Unified Digital Registry for monitoring corruption cases, with the ruling New Democracy party in favor and the opposition against it.

Feb 25 • 19:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

MERA25: Political targeting behind the trial of Varoufakis

The Greek political party MERA25 has expressed strong opposition to the trial of its secretary, Yanis Varoufakis, accusing the government of manipulating the justice system for political reasons.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Government – Samaras Clash: The Accusations and the 'Out of Touch' Statements

A new conflict has emerged between former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and the New Democracy party over national issues and a recent agreement with Chevron for oil exploration in Crete.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sławomir Mentzen as Emperor. 'Rzeczpospolita' reveals what powers he has gained

The article discusses the new powers that Sławomir Mentzen has acquired within his political party, which have raised concerns about democratic integrity in Poland.

Feb 25 • 12:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Saxony-Anhalt: The fight against the AfD makes democracy poorer

The article discusses the implications of new legislation in Saxony-Anhalt aimed at strengthening democratic resilience against the AfD without directly naming the party.

Feb 25 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The battle of the dolphins in the ND, shadows of scandal and what the market whispers

Internal political tensions within Greece's New Democracy party are rising, as recent comments by key party figures suggest potential vulnerabilities and anxieties about electoral prospects.

Feb 25 • 07:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Agricultural Payments: Findings Without Convergence – The Different Conclusions of the Government and Opposition

The government and opposition parties in Greece have reached starkly different conclusions regarding an investigative committee examining the case of OPKEPE.

Feb 25 • 04:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

N. Dendias' anxiety about the New Democracy party's polling performance, his notable absence from Evros

Greek Defense Minister N. Dendias' absence from a New Democracy pre-conference in Evros raises questions amid discussions about the party's polling performance.

Feb 25 • 03:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fammelos: "The report of New Democracy is a deception towards the Greek people"

Sokratis Famellos, the president of SYRIZA, has called for a Preliminary Investigative Committee to examine potential criminal responsibilities of two former ministers, criticizing the New Democracy party's report as deceptive to the Greek people.

Feb 24 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Evros on Wednesday: He will also visit the areas affected by the floods

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to visit the Evros region tomorrow, where he will inspect flood-affected areas and ongoing infrastructure projects.

Feb 24 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK's report on OPEKEPE: The goal of the Inquiry Committee is cover-up – Criminal responsibilities for Voridis and Avgenakis

The PASOK party claims that the Inquiry Committee was not used to seek the truth, but rather as a means for the New Democracy party to prevent legal scrutiny of its former ministers.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Preliminary investigation for Voridis, Avgenakis requested by the opposition – The findings for OPEKEPE

The opposition demands a preliminary investigation into the OPEKEPE scandal, indicating significant political implications and responsibility that extend beyond individual officials.

Feb 24 • 16:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

ND Report on OPEKEPE: No Criminal Responsibilities for Voridis and Avgenakis

A parliamentary committee found no criminal liability for former ministers Voridis and Avgenakis regarding the OPEKEPE organization, attributing identified issues to long-standing, cross-party practices.

Feb 24 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

KKE: Requests the continuation of the work of the investigative committee on OPEKEPE

The Greek Communist Party (KKE) calls for the continuation of the investigative committee's work regarding the OPEKEPE scandal, accusing the ruling New Democracy party of deliberately avoiding accountability among its ministers.

Feb 24 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

OPEKEPE: Joint report by SYRIZA and the New Left - They demand a preliminary inquiry for Voridis and Avgenakis

SYRIZA and New Left legislators have called for a preliminary investigation into two government officials due to allegations of a significant public spending scandal involving the European Union's agricultural funding.

Feb 24 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

P. Marinakis: The issue surrounding Dendias' statements has been exaggerated – There is no government in a second term with such resilience

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that the debate stirred by Nikos Dendias' criticism of ND's polling performance has been exaggerated in recent days.

Feb 24 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Implications of M. Lazaridis' Comments on N. Dendias: If I Were a Senior Minister, I Would Not Make These Statements

M. Lazaridis criticizes fellow party member N. Dendias over his recent remarks regarding the polling performance of their party, New Democracy.

Feb 24 • 12:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Emergency plan for new prisons 'democratic deviation'

The Swedish government's proposal to rapidly increase prison capacity is criticized by the Legal Council for bypassing democratic processes.

Feb 24 • 12:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Third term for Mitsotakis, but citizens see it without a parliamentary majority – What they say about Tsipras, Karytsianou

A new survey indicates that while 53% of citizens believe a third term for New Democracy is likely, there are significant doubts regarding achieving a governmental majority.

Feb 24 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Alexandroupoli on Wednesday for the 2nd pre-conference of New Democracy

The upcoming pre-conference of New Democracy in Alexandroupoli will host Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and has a theme focused on security in Greece.

Feb 24 • 09:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poll Results: 53% See a Third Term for New Democracy – Who Would Vote for Tsipras and Karystianou

A recent poll indicates that 53% of respondents consider a third term for Greece's ruling New Democracy party likely, with the party leading in voting intentions markedly over its rivals.

Feb 24 • 08:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poll Interview: 53% Predict a Third Term for New Democracy – How Many Would Vote for Tsipras and Karystianos

A recent poll shows that 53% of respondents believe in the possibility of a third government term for Greece's New Democracy party, led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with a significant lead in voter intention over other parties.

Feb 24 • 08:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Silent End of Tax Exemptions and the Risk to Associative Democracy

Brazil's new tax law threatens historical exemptions for the non-profit sector, which have been vital to the country's associative model.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

OPEKEPE: The parties' findings, the last meeting of the investigation committee

The investigation committee on OPEKEPE concludes its sessions after nearly five months of intense debate and witness testimonies, with political parties preparing to submit their findings for discussion in the Greek Parliament.

Feb 24 • 03:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Red wants a new power investigation - receives support from Frp

The Red party in Norway is proposing a new power investigation in the Storting and has garnered support from the Progress Party (Frp) as well as the leader of the first power investigation.

Feb 24 • 03:21 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

New electoral law, a mega prize with 0.1% more

Italy's new electoral law allows a coalition to gain a significant advantage in seats with just a 0.1% higher vote share than their opponents.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Liberals accept Tory budget changes on sweeping cabinet power proposals

The Canadian federal Liberals accepted a Conservative proposal to add restrictions on new cabinet powers aimed at enhancing competitiveness, amid concerns over the implications for democracy.

Feb 23 • 21:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Günther's New Approach: Sugar is not an Enemy of Democracy

The article discusses the CDU's (Christian Democratic Union) stance on the proposed tax on sugar, emphasizing a focus on freedom and personal responsibility over regulation.

Feb 23 • 16:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

We Are Mexico

The article discusses the formation of a new political party in Mexico, called Somos México, amidst ongoing electoral challenges and government reforms that threaten democratic integrity.

Feb 23 • 10:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Min-seok, at the National Policy Briefing at Incheon Gyeyang, stated, 'The Democratic Party should lead AI democracy'

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok emphasized the importance of adapting to new circumstances while safeguarding national interests during a policy briefing in Incheon, suggesting that the Democratic Party should take a leadership role in AI democracy.

Feb 23 • 10:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

C. Tsoukalas: The Prime Minister flies a kite all year round - We didn't wait for Clean Monday to realize it

The spokesperson for PASOK, Costas Tsoukalas, criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for allegedly spreading lies and inaccuracies in his recent social media post, emphasizing his failure to address significant issues within the New Democracy party.

Feb 22 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kostas Skandalidis in VIMA: The ND wants to liquidate Pasok because it is afraid of it

Kostas Skandalidis discusses the expansion efforts of Pasok and its implications in an interview, addressing reactions to the names mentioned and the party's relationship with ND and other left-center parties.

Feb 21 • 05:37 UTC

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