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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Dendias on Golden Dawn: 'A vindication for the efforts I made'

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias expressed his satisfaction with the court's ruling against Golden Dawn, viewing it as a historic moment for justice in Greece.

Mar 4 β€’ 10:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Magda Fyssa on the decision regarding Golden Dawn: A great victory for society

Magda Fyssa, mother of the murdered Pavlos Fyssas, hailed the court's decision against Golden Dawn as a historic victory for society and justice.

Mar 4 β€’ 08:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Golden Dawn is a Criminal Organization: Unanimous Conviction at the Court of Appeals, all 42 defendants guilty

The Greek Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld the original ruling that declared Golden Dawn a criminal organization, finding all 42 defendants guilty, including leaders of the far-right party.

Mar 4 β€’ 07:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Golden Dawn: Definitively a criminal organization by the Court of Appeals decision

The Greek Court of Appeals has definitively classified Golden Dawn as a criminal organization, confirming earlier rulings tied to violent actions against migrants and political opponents.

Mar 4 β€’ 06:25 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Crime & Justice

Georgian suspected of espionage following US base in Crete arrested

A Georgian citizen suspected of spying on a US naval base in Crete has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a Greek court for illegal entry into Greece.

Mar 3 β€’ 17:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Read in the Sunday Vima: The Domino of Conviction

A Greek court has convicted four individuals for using the illegal Predator software, with potential political repercussions and implications for the ongoing wiretapping case.

Feb 28 β€’ 13:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

The Prime Minister must speak publicly about the wiretapping

A Greek court ruling has highlighted the importance of respecting individual rights in light of ongoing discussions about the wiretapping of public figures, urging the Prime Minister to address the issue.

Feb 28 β€’ 11:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Solidarity behind Androulakis' fight

Nikos Androulakis prepares to address the Greek Parliament with recent court decisions regarding illegal surveillance scandals bolstering his position.

Feb 27 β€’ 03:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

P. Marinakis on wiretapping: The opposition must decide if it trusts the judiciary

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis commented on the recent court ruling regarding wiretaps, questioning the opposition's trust in the judiciary.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:51 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Including two Israelis.. prison sentences for those convicted in a spyware scandal that shook the Greek government

A Greek court has sentenced four individuals, including two Israelis, to eight years in prison for their involvement in a spyware scandal that emerged in 2022.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alexis Charitsis: Today's judicial decision on wiretaps exposes the government

Greek politician Alexis Charitsis praised the court's decision on wiretap cases as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, while asserting that the government remains exposed in this scandal.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

A. Tsipras on wiretaps: The real perpetrators will find it hard to escape accountability

Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticizes current leaders over a court decision related to wiretapping, suggesting they will ultimately face justice.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Zacharidis after the conviction for the wiretapping: 'Who put these four to do the job?'

SYRIZA spokesperson Kostas Zacharidis questioned the government's involvement in illegal wiretapping following a court ruling on the matter.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

The armaments, Piraeus, and Greek-American relations

The Greek court's ruling on Qatargate's legality confirms continued scrutiny of European Parliament members including Greek politicians.

Feb 21 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supreme Court: Clarifications on Exhumation Requests for the Victims of the Tempi Incident

The Greek Supreme Court has issued clarifications regarding the handling of requests for the exhumation of victims from the tragic railway accident in Tempi.

Feb 20 β€’ 19:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Murder in Domokos prisons: The Bulgarian convict at the Lamia courts

A Bulgarian prisoner accused of murdering a Greek inmate at the Domokos prison has been brought to court in Lamia.

Feb 20 β€’ 09:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Father Antonios: I am unable to pay my fine

Father Antonios Papadopoulos expresses his inability to pay a €60,000 fine levied by the court, citing a lack of legal representation and unfair proceedings.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Ark": The secretary's schedule postponed the decision until tomorrow

A decision by the Three-Member Court of Misdemeanors regarding the founder of the "Ark of the World" and his co-defendants has been postponed due to scheduling issues with the court's secretary.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The trial of Christos Mastoras has been postponed - "I am here to take my responsibilities"

The trial of Greek singer Christos Mastoras for dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol has been indefinitely postponed due to time constraints in court.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Goldman Sachs on Katseli Law: How Banks Are Affected? Estimates

According to Goldman Sachs, the impact of the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Katseli Law loans is likely to be manageable for Greek banks, although details of the decision are still awaited.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:06 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Council of State: 13th and 14th salaries will not be returned to public employees

The Greek Council of State has rejected a case regarding the reinstatement of 13th and 14th salaries for public employees, concluding that their absence does not constitute discrimination or violate the Constitution.

Feb 14 β€’ 17:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Spartans": The 13 defendants acquitted unanimously by the Court of Appeals for deceiving voters

The Greek Court of Appeals unanimously acquitted 13 defendants, including former and current members of the 'Spartans' party, of charges related to deceiving voters.

Feb 10 β€’ 14:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Spartans: Unanimously acquitted in the Appeals Court for deceiving voters

Twelve current and former members of the Spartans party have been acquitted by a Greek Appeals Court of voter deception charges.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Spartans: The prosecutor proposed the acquittal of all 13 accused

The prosecutor has recommended the acquittal of all 13 defendants in the 'Spartans' case regarding electoral fraud allegations involving former lawmaker Ilias Kasidiaris.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Marathon Defense of the Colonel at the Air Court: He 'succumbed' to Flattery Rather than to the Woman - Bait

A Greek Air Force colonel is under investigation for espionage following admissions made during a marathon court session.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Espionage Case: What the Colonel Will Say in Military Court – The Cryptos, Disguises, and Accomplices

A Greek Air Force colonel is in court today, accused of espionage for China, with authorities alleging strong evidence and his own confession regarding the leaking of classified information.

Feb 10 β€’ 06:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

At the Air Court, the 54-year-old wing commander: How the financial aspect of espionage in favor of China was 'upgraded'

A 54-year-old wing commander of the Greek Air Force is being brought before the Air Court in Athens for espionage activities allegedly benefiting the Chinese government, sparking concerns about foreign intelligence penetration into Greece's national security systems.

Feb 10 β€’ 05:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Actor Found Guilty of Rape and Two Attempts - Tears During the Reading of the Verdict

A Greek actor and drama teacher has been sentenced to four years in prison, suspended until his appeal, after being found guilty of rape and two attempted rapes against two women.

Feb 9 β€’ 15:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Sports

Hiliopoulos in his apology for AEK-Olympiakos: I did not threaten or insult Makeli, I said that what is happening is crazy

Hiliopoulos defended himself in court, stating he neither threatened nor insulted referee Makeli during the AEK-Olympiakos match, but expressed his views on the situation as absurd.

Feb 6 β€’ 09:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for Borrowers under the Katseli Law - 50,000 Loans Worth 5 Billion Euros Affected

The Greek Supreme Court's recent decision impacts 50,000 loans valued at 5 billion euros, creating new challenges for vulnerable borrowers and potentially increasing management costs for banks and servicing companies.

Feb 5 β€’ 12:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Case of sabotage on German warships: Thrace Appeals Council decides on the extradition of the 55-year-old Greek who was arrested

The Thrace Appeals Council is deciding on the extradition of a 55-year-old Greek man arrested for allegedly sabotaging German warships, while he remains in custody until a final decision is made.

Feb 4 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Red loans: Supreme Court Plenary's decision on Thursday

The Greek Supreme Court will issue a decision on February 5 regarding the calculation of interest for 350,000 borrowers under the Katseli Law dealing with repayment issues and the management of distressed loans.

Feb 3 β€’ 11:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

End of a legal ordeal: Greek justice acquits 24 humanitarian workers who rescued refugees in Lesbos

A Greek court has acquitted 24 humanitarian workers, including noted activist Sarah Mardini, of human trafficking charges related to their efforts in rescuing refugees on the island of Lesbos.

Jan 16 β€’ 10:25 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
Crime & Justice

Greek Justice Acquits 24 Rescuers Accused of Human Trafficking

Greek courts have acquitted 24 rescuers accused of human trafficking, as the prosecution acknowledged the lack of evidence for the charges filed in 2018.

Jan 16 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Rights groups hail acquittal after seven years of aid workers prosecuted during Greece refugee crisis

A Greek court in Lesbos acquitted 24 aid workers prosecuted for alleged migrant smuggling, ending a seven-year legal battle amidst the refugee crisis.

Jan 16 β€’ 00:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Lesbos: All defendants of ERCI volunteers acquitted after seven years

A court in Lesbos acquitted all 24 defendants, including both Greek and foreign volunteers from the ERCI organization, after a seven-year-long case related to their humanitarian efforts during the refugee crisis from 2015 to 2018.

Jan 15 β€’ 20:50 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
Crime & Justice

Greek court acquits 24 people accused of aiding illegal migration

A Greek court on the island of Lesbos has acquitted 24 former humanitarian workers of charges related to aiding illegal migration and forming a criminal organization, asserting their actions were aimed at providing humanitarian assistance.

Jan 15 β€’ 19:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Lawsuits only electronically, what is changing in the courts

The article discusses the shift in the Greek justice system towards electronic litigation, aiming to reduce the reliance on physical paperwork and improve efficiency.

Jan 15 β€’ 04:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Rula Pispirigkou: New postponement for the appeal of Georgina

The appeal court for Rula Pispirigkou, convicted of murdering her three daughters, has been postponed to September 18, with ongoing legal proceedings regarding her daughter's death.

Jan 12 β€’ 07:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

Georgiadis: I align with the Europeans who say that pushbacks should not be illegal

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis stated his support for European colleagues in asserting that pushbacks of migrants should not be deemed illegal, highlighting the hypocrisy of the left in his commentary on the International Criminal Court and Amnesty International.

Dec 29 β€’ 09:33 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Plevris and Georgiadis criticize Amnesty International and the Hague Court: 'Anti-Western and leftist-controlled'

Greek ministers Plevris and Georgiadis criticize Amnesty International and the Hague Court for their decisions, claiming they hinder deportation processes and challenge states' border security demands.

Dec 28 β€’ 20:15 UTC

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