Greek Supreme Court

Greece’s Supreme Court is hearing a case today that challenges the constitutionality of the landmark law legalizing same-sex marriage and granting adoption rights to same-sex couples.

Drama has unfolded in the Greek legal world as defendants from the Rhodes Urban Planning corruption case were released, and the President of the Supreme Court called for a disciplinary review of the judicial officers involved.

Greece’s Supreme Court has released a series of statements this past week hitting back at accusations of bias, cover-up and improper procedures in regards to the Tempi train disaster investigation. 

A high-profile disappearance, political controversy, and shifting narratives—Greece’s Supreme Court launches an urgent probe into the mysterious death of Vasilis Kalogirou.

Supreme Court announcement cites disinformation via press leaks after trio of Pakistani men in Mykonos rape case arrested, then released on the basis of exonerating video footage

Opposition also demands SC deputy prosecutor's report on wire-tapping probe; sources counter that separation of powers principle at risk with summons

The investigation, overseen by Supreme Court Deputy Chief Prosecutor Achilleas Zisis, has reached a critical juncture, with explanations demanded from the accused regarding their alleged involvement with companies implicated in the phone taps

The Counterterrorism Service has taken charge of the investigation, analyzing CCTV footage to trace the attackers' route and bring them to justice.

In one instance, a three-justice misdemeanor court in Athens has cases dating back four years and five months ago

Suspect, a convicted rapist for a 2017 attack, was handed down a 9-year sentence in 2020. which was suspended pending a still untried appeal

Judicial probe underway focuses on Spartiates party's ties with jailed one-time GD top cadre Ilias Kasidiaris ahead of another election

Imprisoned Golden Dawn leader Ilias Kasidiaris is also prosecuted in the order

The aftermath of this devastating event sparked nationwide outrage, with citizens protesting and pointing fingers at the government over the safety standards of public transportation in Greece