Greek Parliament

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

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

Ruling party deputies provide majority vote, with all opposition MPs against

PASOK party leader spoke in Parliament, asking, rhetorically, why the justice system hasn't yet summoned Grigoris Dimitriadis to testify in the explosive case

"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

A surge in inflation after the pandemic, the highly successful “Golden Visa” scheme and the ubiquitous “AirBnB” effect behind shortage of 212,000 units, according to one estimate

The PM also pledged schoolsin Thessaly hit by Storm Daniel would be fully restored by September thans to donations by Greek shipowners

Despite opposition from within ruling ND party and other political quarters, the draft bill is expected to be tabled this month and achieve ratification

He said a Hellenic Navy frigate will serve in a 'purely supportive and defensive role'

Ongoing debate within PM's inner circle over same-sex marriage issue and the accompanying prospect of legalizing adoption by same-sex couples

In order to acquire the right to vote by mail, a Greek citizen must register on a specific online platform using their personal tax bureau codes

Specifically, 262 MPs voted in favor, with ND MPs joined by opposition deputies from SYRIZA, PASOK, KKE and New Left parties. Deputies of the right-of-center Elliniki Lysi (Hellenic Solution), Niki and Spartiates parties voted against.

The Mitsotakis government’s draft 2024 budget was ratified on Sunday evening during a e-roll call vote in Parliament, with 158 deputies – all from the ruling New Democracy (ND) party – voting in favor, compared to 142 against. Defense ministry expenditures were approved by 249 deputies in the 300-MP legislature. Debate extended over 66 hours, […]

The bill targets tax evasion and avoidance through a series of measures

Eleven recently departed Parliament deputies from the main opposition SYRIZA party on Monday announced a new political formation, called “New Left” (Nea Aristera), which will field a parliament group in the country’s 300-MP legislature. The “dissident” MPs joined scores of previous office-holders, candidates, cadres and youth members in leaving the leftist party, in the wake […]

A closely watched draft bill on Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) was passed by Greece’s Parliament on Monday afternoon, with the 158 deputies of ruling New Democracy (ND) party only voting in favor. Voting against were 139 deputies from opposition parties. Three MPs did not vote. The legislation incorporates EU Directive 2021/2167 into Greek law. Opposition parties […]

Greece’s finance ministry is ready to table, possibly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, a draft bill aimed at curbing the long-standing problem of widespread tax evasion and avoidance in the east Mediterranean country, legislation primarily aimed at self-employed professionals, independent business owners and craftsmen. Among others, self-employed professionals and all businesses will be […]

Another highlight in the state budget is the first, after 14 years, pay hike for civil servants.

MPs Deny the Allegations