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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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Mitsotakis' remarks on "penny-pinching patriots": "I may have been offensive regarding lentils"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis criticized the opposition and some right-wing parties in a speech at the parliament regarding Cyprus and national defense issues.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
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Kefaloyiannis: Upgrade of Canadair - Improvement of Operational Efficiency

The Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Yiannis Kefaloyiannis, informed the Parliament's Committee on Production and Trade about plans to upgrade seven Canadair CL-415 aircraft to enhance firefighting capabilities.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
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Live the discussion in Parliament about the Middle East and Cyprus

The Greek Parliament is discussing rapid developments in the Middle East and Cyprus, alongside voting on the absentee ballot bill for expatriates.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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Live: The discussion in Parliament about the postal voting of expatriates

The Greek parliament is currently discussing a legislative proposal facilitating postal voting for expatriates during parliamentary elections.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
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Parliament: Mitsotakis's speech on postal voting for expatriates and the Middle East

The discussion in the Greek Parliament about postal voting for expatriates was overshadowed by developments in the Middle East as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed both issues.

Mar 4 โ€ข 03:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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The battle for postal voting in the national elections and three-member constituency in Parliament tomorrow - Mitsotakis' speech

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to address the Parliament regarding the Interior Ministry's bill on defining the electoral constituency of the Greek diaspora and facilitating postal voting for expatriate voters in the upcoming elections.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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Parliament: Bill on the electoral district for expatriates in the plenary

On Tuesday, the Greek Parliament introduced a bill from the Ministry of the Interior to define the electoral district for expatriates and facilitate voting from abroad for Greek citizens.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
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Parliament: The war in Iran 'stole' the session on postal voting

The Greek Parliament session addressing postal voting rights for expatriates was overshadowed by escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the war in Iran.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
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Parliament: The postal voting for expatriates is being introduced in the Plenary session, the stance of the parties on the USA โ€“ Iran

The Greek Parliament is discussing a bill on postal voting for expatriates, which requires a supermajority to pass, alongside provisions for the establishment of a constituency for the diaspora.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Contracts with Chevron and Helleniq for hydrocarbons submitted for approval

The Greek Parliament is set to approve leasing contracts with Chevron and Helleniq for hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation in several maritime areas south of Peloponnese and Crete.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
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In the Classroom, the MEP Freezes the Left

A Greek MEP highlights the ideological and economic ties between European leftists and Iran amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
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Farandouris: "European EEZ in the Mediterranean is the answer to threats"

An initiative for a 'European Exclusive Economic Zone' (EEZ) in the Mediterranean has been proposed by MEP Nikola Farandouris and former Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Giannis Valinakis during an event in the European Parliament.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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Parliament: A minute of silence in memory of the 57 victims of the tragedy in Tempi

The Greek Parliament observed a minute of silence to honor the 57 victims of the Tempi train tragedy on the third anniversary of the incident.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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N. Farandouris: European Exclusive Economic Zone in the Mediterranean is the answer to threats

The proposal for a 'European Exclusive Economic Zone' in the Mediterranean was discussed in the European Parliament, emphasizing the need for a unified response to geopolitical threats.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
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Tempi: A minute of silence and emotion in Parliament for the three years

A minute of silence was held in the Greek Parliament in memory of the 57 victims of the Tempi tragedy, alongside discussions about ongoing justice issues.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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Live - The Prime Minister's Hour: Mitsotakis and Androulakis Clash in Parliament Over Energy Security

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis debate energy policy in Parliament amid concerns over energy prices and security.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:46 UTC
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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 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
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Curtains with nails for the OPEKEPE investigative committee โ€“ 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 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
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High-Tone Clash Between Floridis and Famelos Over Exhumations in Tempi

A heated political clash unfolded in the Greek Parliament regarding the exhumation processes and laboratory examinations for the victims of the Tempi tragedy.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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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 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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Loans in Swiss francs: No investigation underway for breaches of EU law

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
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Parliament: Donation of two rescue dogs to the Greek Red Cross

The Greek Parliament donated two rescue dogs to the Greek Red Cross to aid in search and rescue operations for missing persons.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: The plenary voted in favor of lifting the immunity of D. Markopoulos โ€“ Confrontation between the ND MP and Z. Konstantopoulou

The Greek Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of lifting the parliamentary immunity of ND MP Dimitris Markopoulos in response to a lawsuit filed against him by Stefanos Kasselakis, the president of the Democracy Movement.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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Parliament: PASOK calls for accountability of the Asset Development Fund โ€“ Letter to the chairman of the Permanent Committee on Economic Affairs

The Greek political party PASOK has submitted a request for accountability regarding the Asset Development Fund to the chairman of the parliamentary committee.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
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PASOK: Requests the summons of the administration of the Hellenic Asset Development Fund to Parliament for parliamentary control

The PASOK party in Greece has requested that the administration of the Hellenic Asset Development Fund be summoned to Parliament for substantial parliamentary oversight.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
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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 โ€ข 03:54 UTC
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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 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Confrontation between Konstantopoulou and Georgiadis over the incidents in Nikaia

A heated debate took place in the Greek Parliament where Zoi Konstantopoulou criticized Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis amidst escalating tensions following recent incidents in Nikaia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
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Tension between Georgiadis - Konstantopoulou over Nikaia: 'I almost appeared out of nowhere'

A debate in the Greek Parliament escalated into tension between Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and opposition leader Zoe Konstantopoulou regarding recent incidents in Nikaia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
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Dispute between ND and KKE over incidents in Nikaia: 'You condone violence' - 'You will have fear'

The Greek Parliament witnessed a heated exchange between the New Democracy party and the Communist Party regarding violent incidents that occurred in Nikaia during Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis's visit.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Heightened Political Dispute Over Incidents at Nikaia Hospital

The Greek Parliament is embroiled in a fierce political dispute regarding a recent attack on Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis at Nikaia Hospital, with accusations directed at leftist opposition groups for their involvement.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Lifting of immunity for Pavlos Polakis for the 13th time

The Greek Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis for the 13th time, following a complaint regarding ethical misconduct related to judicial influence.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The request of PASOK for a full investigation and continuation of the inquiry regarding the OPEKEPE

PASOK has requested the intervention of the Speaker of the Parliament for a thorough investigation into the OPEKEPE case and the continuation of the Inquiry Committee's work due to new evidence.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Today in Parliament the bill for Civil Protection โ€“ What 'Active Fight' brings

Today, the Greek Parliament is discussing a bill on Civil Protection proposed by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Lazaridis against PASOK in the Hatzidakis case: You are digging others' graves and falling into them - Did Mr. Androulakis know?

Political tensions are high in the Greek Parliament amid revelations about a welfare fraud case involving the former PASOK secretary, Anastasia Hatzidakis.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
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Demographic: a new form of national bankruptcy

The Greek Parliament has initiated the hiring of a child from a large family as part of efforts to support multi-child households amidst the country's declining demographic situation.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
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Kaklamanis: He hired a student from a family of 12 in Parliament โ€“ The touching story at the Tobacco Factory

The story of a young student working as a waiter to finance his postgraduate studies was shared by Nikitas Kaklamanis during a seminar at the Greek Parliament.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Z. Konstantopoulou: The government's foreign policy is 'criminal'

Zoe Konstantopoulou criticized the Greek government's foreign policy during her speech in Parliament, describing it as 'criminal' and expressing concerns about the potential future of Greece under its current leadership.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: The defense agreement with Brazil was ratified by the Plenary

The Greek Parliament has ratified a defense cooperation agreement with Brazil, supported by the ruling parties.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
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Anna Psaroudaโ€“Benaki: A crowd at the First Cemetery

A large number of people gathered at the First Cemetery in Athens to pay their respects to Anna Psaroudaโ€“Benaki, Greeceโ€™s first female Parliament President, who passed away at the age of 92.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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Parliament: The expulsion of Paraskevaidis from the PASOK parliamentary group has been formalized โ€“ The Movement now has 32 deputies, with 27 independents

The Greek Parliament has formally removed deputy Panagiotis Paraskevaidis from the PASOK parliamentary group following controversial remarks he made regarding potential collaboration with dictatorial regimes under extreme threats to Greece.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
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Postal Voting: Discussion in Parliament in March

Parliament will commence discussions on a bill for postal voting for overseas Greek voters in the first week of March.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: PASOK question about the refusal of abortions in public hospitals

Greek opposition party PASOK is questioning the Health Minister regarding reports that 46 public hospitals are denying or creating barriers for women seeking abortions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

In Parliament, the bill for the electoral district of the diaspora Greek community and postal voting

A new legislative proposal has been introduced in the Greek Parliament to facilitate postal voting for citizens living abroad and to create a distinct electoral district for the Greek diaspora.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Anna Psarouda-Benaki: The funeral will take place tomorrow Wednesday at Athens First Cemetery

The funeral of former Greek Parliament President Anna Psarouda-Benaki will be held tomorrow at the Athens First Cemetery.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Lifting of immunity for New Democracy MP Dimitris Markopoulos proposed by the Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee of the Greek Parliament proposed the lifting of immunity for MP Dimitris Markopoulos in connection with a defamation lawsuit filed against him.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paraskevaidis: Holds onto his seat in Parliament after being expelled from PASOK - 'The voice of the border islands cannot be silenced'

Greek MP Panagiotis Paraskevaidis responds publicly after his expulsion from the PASOK party, emphasizing the importance of patriotism in extreme circumstances.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
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G. Kefalogiannis: The prescribed burning is a way to avoid nature violently removing what we can manage in a controlled manner

Greek Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis discussed key points of the 'Active Fight' bill during a parliamentary session, emphasizing collaboration with opposition parties.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Immediately for a change in mentality at the Parliament

A recent study reveals a historically low consensus rate in the Greek Parliament, highlighting a shift towards rejection of legislative proposals.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Update from Gerapetridis on Greek-Turkish Issues Behind Closed Doors

The Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetridis, is providing a closed-door briefing to Parliament on the results of the latest Greece-Turkey Cooperation Council meeting.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:01 UTC

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