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"I heard somewhere that if you are not satisfied with the things around you and want them to change, you have to be the change yourself," Fidias Panayiotou stated.

Voting deadline: For mail votes to count, they must reach their destination by Saturday, June 8, at 17.00 local time.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis broached the issue of persistent inflation in his opening remarks during a debate in Parliament on Friday, calling the high cost of living the most serious problem plaguing Greek society. Mitsotakis said tackling high prices was his government’s top priority laying out a series of actions already in force to […]

The body has become emblematic of the EU’s dysfunction, but this year’s vote may actually matter.

Furthermore the minister added “Today's development clearly demonstrates the importance of the composition of the European Parliament."

Parliament President Roberta Metsola: New pact "fair" to those entitled to international protection, "firm" with those who are ineligible, and "strong" against smugglers

The Greek leader referred to the challenge of the upcoming European election, highlighting the achievements of the current leadership in various areas such as the economy, defense, illegal migration and civil protection

He also called for the full abolition of VAT on essential items

The amendment aims to ensure the availability of affordable housing and to close loopholes that enabled third-country nationals to exploit golden visas for financial gain

The analysis warns that higher inflation compared to key trading partners due to excessive wage increases would harm the country's international competitiveness

The no-confidence motion was tabled days after an explosive front-page story in the weekly "To Vima” on Sunday cited doctored audio tapes leaked to the press immediately after the deadly Feb. 28, 2023 Tempi rail collision

Today's session on Tempi rail disaster investigation, will begin with statements from the parties’ rapporteurs, while all opposition party leaders are expected to speak

Deputies of main opposition SYRIZA cited the possible criminal liability by Kostas A. Karamanlis, who was transport minister during the train collision

As expected, all 158 deputies belonging to ruling New Democracy (ND) voted in favor, along with an independent MP

The law will be put to a vote on Friday and will effectively allow for the operation of private universities in Greece

Protesters have demanded untaxed diesel fuel, subsidized electricity, a clampdown on ag imports presented as domestic products and even revisions of the EU’s standing Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

The President of the European Parliament in her opening remarks paid tribute to Alexei Navalny stating that he was first deprived of freedom and his life

A woman had called a television station earlier on Saturday saying a bomb had been planted inside the Parliament

Revision of civil code means Greece becomes the 37st country in the world to recognize marriage by two people of the same gender

"In this way, we both safeguard democracy and secure the interests of the Greek People, in the best possible way," the head of the Greek Orthodox Church said in an interview