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Greece’s Council of State will convene today to weigh the fate of Law 5089/2024, which grants same-sex couples the right to marry and adopt. The controversial law, challenged for clashing with constitutional protections of family and Greek Orthodox values, has ignited fierce debate. As the judges deliberate, Greeks at home and abroad await a ruling that could redefine the nation’s approach to equality and tradition.
Greek political leaders are set to debate the tragic Tempi train accident in Parliament today, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis opening the session. The debate follows a request from SYRIZA and KKE, and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis is expected to introduce a motion of censure against the government based on recent findings from the National Organization for Investigating Air and Rail Accidents. The motion requires 50 MP signatures, with PASOK currently holding 32. The debate will culminate in a vote, potentially reshaping the political landscape in Greece.
Greece’s President of the Republic is often seen as a ceremonial figure, but hidden within the Constitution are powers that can shape the nation’s political landscape. From mediating government crises to acting as a veto player, the President retains crucial influence in times of instability. While no longer an all-powerful ruler, the office still plays a vital role in safeguarding democracy and ensuring governmental stability.
A second round of voting in Greece’s presidential election on Friday failed to elect a new president, as no candidate received the required 200 votes. Constantine Tasoulas, nominee of the ruling New Democracy party, led with 160 votes, while opposition candidates Louka Katseli and Tasos Giannitsis secured 40 and 34 votes, respectively. With no winner, a third round of voting is set for February 6, where a candidate must receive 180 votes to be elected. If unsuccessful, a final vote will determine the new president.
Paul and Nicholas, sons of the late King Constantine, have submitted an application for Greek citizenship, a move that would restore the family’s connection to Greece after decades of exile. The process is subject to legal requirements, and the government has emphasized there will be no special treatment.
Greece’s new “Strategic Plan for Greeks Abroad 2024-2027” aims to strengthen ties with the global diaspora through digital services and simplified voting rights. Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis highlighted the plan’s focus on fostering Greek identity and easing consular processes, declaring, “Greece is everywhere, and we will bring it closer to every Greek abroad.”
The First National Assembly of Epidaurus adopted the first Greek Constitution on January 1, 1822.…
The first Greek Constitution was adopted by the First National Assembly of Epidaurus on January…
The first Greek Constitution was adopted by the First National Assembly of Epidaurus on January…
Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited the President of the Republic at the Presidential Mansion…
During the conference of Presidents of the Greek Parliament held on Monday, it was decided…
The Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, has made it clear he wants the Greek…
