Wire-tapping

An Athens first instance court ruled that journalistic interest in the phone-tapping scandal was justified; decision's reasoning vindicates media, reporters against the lawsuit by former prime ministerial chief of staff Grigoris Dimitriadis.

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis opines that not only is there no wire-taping scandal, but that it's possibly...normal to tap the phones of ministers, government officials, military officers and journalists

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

In his first comment after an announcement on Tuesday, PASOK party leader Nikos Androulakis referred to a 'wire-tap and cover-up scandal'

However, the supreme court prosecutor’s office cites 'sufficient signs' of wrongdoing against private firms involved with the notorious spyware Predator

On-site inspection by deputy chief prosecutor Achilleas Zisis focused on intel agency’s file to determine whether the latter used the notorious and now illegal spyware Predator to eavesdrop on dozens of individuals

Androulakis requested the procedures be expedited after the high court ruling