The Greek government has confirmed it will proceed with PASOK’s request for a parliamentary inquiry into the Tempi train disaster, investigating former Deputy Minister Christos Triantaopoulos for potential misconduct. State Minister Makis Voridis stated that the procedure will be initiated, emphasizing the government’s commitment to uncovering the full extent of post-tragedy actions. Meanwhile, political tensions flare between PASOK and SYRIZA over case files and procedural transparency as Greece seeks accountability for the deadly crash.
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Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT is reportedly considering filing a complaint with the EBU over Greece’s Eurovision 2025 entry, *Asteromata*. Despite Greek singer Klaudia stating that the song is about displaced people due to wars and conflicts, Turkish sources suspect it references the Pontic Genocide. The controversy highlights ongoing historical tensions between Greece and Turkey, as the genocide is officially recognized by some countries but denied by Turkey.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared martial law, citing threats from “communist forces” as the reason for this extraordinary measure. The opposition swiftly convened an emergency parliamentary session, intensifying an already tense political climate.
Tensions in Istanbul’s City Council exploded into a brawl between councillors from President Erdoğan’s AKP and Mayor İmamoğlu’s CHP. The clash follows the government’s removal of opposition mayors accused of PKK links, sparking fears of a broader crackdown on political rivals.
Several SYRIZA officials dramatically exited a party conference organizing committee meeting on Tuesday following a contentious disagreement with leader Stefanos Kasselakis. The dispute, reportedly sparked by concerns over the proposed conference date overlapping with PASOK’s leadership elections, led Kasselakis to assert dissenting members were free to leave. Among the eight officials who departed were prominent figures such as Olga Gerovasili and Alekos Flambouraris. This rift underscores ongoing internal strife within SYRIZA since the June European elections, with criticisms directed at Kasselakis’ leadership style intensifying.
Six years after the Prespa agreement between Greece and North Macedonia, tensions persist over political shifts in North Macedonia that challenge the accord. Former Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev gathered in Athens to commemorate the agreement and express concerns about its stability, particularly regarding North Macedonia’s adherence to the agreed-upon name.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for the lifting of parliamentary immunity for SYRIZA…