Greece's highest court, the Council of State, has invalidated new building regulation provisions that allowed increased building heights and density, ruling them unconstitutional. While nullifying these provisions, the court emphasized legal certainty by allowing already issued permits and ongoing projects to continue. This decision underscores the importance of adhering to constitutional principles regarding environmental protection and urban planning.
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Nikos Androulakis, leader of PASOK-KINAL, and Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, have strongly criticised the Greek government's handling of the Predator phone-tapping scandal. Androulakis condemned the shelving of the investigation, citing severe damage to Greece's institutions and rule of law, while Kasselakis accused the government of an unprecedented cover-up.
A major scandal has erupted over an illegal pool built by SYRIZA President Stefanos Kasselakis in Spetses, despite a clear ban from the Council of State. The controversy has intensified political tensions, with accusations of blatant illegality from the government and a strong defense from Kasselakis, who claims the structure is merely a renovated old water tank. The debate continues as SYRIZA and the New Democracy party exchange heated remarks and allegations of corruption.
The Council of State has upheld the decision to extradite Turkish businessman Ali Yesildag to Turkey, affirming the legality of the move under both European and Greek law.
Greece's Council of State resumed discussions on relocating the Mount Parnitha casino to Maroussi, delayed due to a council member's hospitalization. Opponents contest the presidential decree, citing environmental concerns. Another case involves a decree for urban planning in fire-affected towns, also facing local opposition.
The Coordinating Committee of Freelancers, Professionals, Craftsmen, and Merchants announced plans to file a legal…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally opened a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque on Monday, four years after his government had designated it a Muslim house of prayer, despite criticism from neighboring Greece.
Greece's Ministry of Tourism sealed the last two floors and the rooftop bar of the…
The Supreme Administrative Court of Greece, the Council of State, ruled on Wednesday that a…
Greece's highest administrative court has ruled against the end of obligatory self-tests for schools following…
Greece's Council of State on Tuesday rejected a request by firefighters to be exempt from…
The Council of State on Thursday approved the circulation of a €2 commemorative coin for…
It appears that all the talk of turning Hagia Sophia into a mosque by Turkish…
On July 2, the Council of State of Turkey is expected to rule on the…
Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS), responsible for the protection of the country’s cultural heritage, announced…
Greece’s Council of State ruled as constitutional, extending the cohabitation agreement to gay couples and…
by Aggelos Skordas A group of some 70 anarchists of the anti-establishment group Rouvikonas stormed…