Tag: Political controversy

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Greek Parliament Faces Uproar Over Tempi Train Collision Probe

In a heated session of the Greek Parliament, a preliminary investigative committee on the Tempi train collision voted to summon former minister Christos Triantopoulos to testify, prompting a walkout by six opposition parties. Accusing the ruling New Democracy party of undermining the probe, opposition leaders decried the move as a constitutional violation and a cover-up, casting a shadow over the pursuit of justice in one of Greece’s deadliest rail disasters.

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Greek MP Arrested for Vandalising Exhibits at National Gallery

A far-right Greek MP, Nikolaos Papadopoulos of the Victory party, has been arrested after storming the National Gallery in Athens and vandalising exhibits he claimed were blasphemous. Witnesses say he smashed protective glass and attempted to seize paintings before being stopped by security. The incident has sparked outrage, with opposition parties condemning it as an attack on artistic freedom and democracy.

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Ten Deputy Ministers to Be Removed,” Health Minister Adonis Steps Down: Mitsotakis Overhauls Everything

Radical changes are expected in the Greek government lineup following the no-confidence motion debate, with at least 10 deputy ministers set to be removed and key figures like Adonis Georgiadis and Kostis Hatzidakis shifting roles. Meanwhile, the government demands the expulsion of SYRIZA MP Andreas Panagiotopoulos for his inflammatory remarks against Prime Minister Mitsotakis and PASOK leader Androulakis, accusing him of fostering toxicity and undermining democracy.

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Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras Formally Expelled from New Democracy Parliamentary Group

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has been officially expelled from the New Democracy (ND) parliamentary group following sharp criticism of the government. The move, announced in Parliament on Wednesday, reduces ND’s seats to 155. Samaras accused Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of arrogance and abandoning party values, while the government cited his statements as destabilising and out of line with ND policies.

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Kasselakis Faces Uphill Battle for SYRIZA’s Upcoming Congress Amidst Internal Conflict

SYRIZA is in turmoil as former president Stefanos Kasselakis battles his exclusion from the upcoming party congress. Despite his calls for support, party leadership insists the decision is “irrevocable.” Key figures like Socrates Famellos have criticised Kasselakis for dividing the party, while his team argues the congress can overrule the Central Committee. The upcoming delegate elections will be crucial for both sides amid rising tensions.

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Pavlos Polakis Expelled from SYRIZA-PS

Pavlos Polakis has been expelled from the SYRIZA-PS parliamentary group following a heated exchange during a committee meeting on the Mental Health Bill. Polakis’s abrasive remarks towards a Health Minister’s associate, which left SYRIZA colleague Athina Linou in tears, prompted swift action from party leadership.

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Luxury Apartment in Kolonaki Bought by Tyler McBeth: Controversy Surrounds the Purchase

A luxury apartment on Leventi Street in Kolonaki has become the center of political controversy following its purchase by Tyler McBeth, the husband of SYRIZA president Stefanos Kasselakis. The transaction, amounting to 1.76 million euros, was completed through an interbank transfer from abroad, initially involving the procedures for acquiring a Golden Visa in Greece. Despite Kasselakis’s claims in a recent interview that the purchase was solely funded from his own earnings, political opponents have scrutinized the transaction for financial transparency and inconsistencies.