Greece has brought criminal charges against two former protected witnesses in the Novartis bribery case for alleged perjury. The witnesses, once shielded by the government, are set to stand trial in March 2025. Their testimonies implicated senior politicians, doctors, and civil servants in a major corruption scandal that has rocked Greece.
Tag: Political Pressure
Turkey is facing economic consequences due to increased arrests of property usurpers and is intensifying pressure on Greek Cypriots in occupied Famagusta to sell their land. Turkish magnates and developers are employing various tactics, including coercion and offers of "compensation," to acquire properties, while some Greek Cypriots are reportedly acting as intermediaries. This activity is impacting the construction industry in the occupied territories and raising concerns about the "Turkification" of the island.
The Schengen Agreement, designed to ensure free movement across EU countries, is facing challenges as several nations reintroduce border controls citing security concerns and political pressure. This shift poses questions about the stability of one of the European Union's fundamental principles.
Julian Assange, the controversial figure behind WikiLeaks, is on the verge of returning to Australia…