Tag: Social issues

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PM Mitsotakis Meets with Archbishop Ieronymos: Honouring Orthodoxy and Strengthening Church-State Cooperation

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece at the Maximos Mansion on Monday. The meeting reflected on the loss of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, hailed for his remarkable legacy in rebuilding the Church in Albania, and addressed key issues of Church-State collaboration, focusing on social challenges and strengthening ties for the benefit of Greek society.

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Greece Set to Tackle Underage Drinking, Smoking, and Urban Challenges

The Greek government is taking decisive steps to address key public health and urban living challenges. Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Thanasis Kontogeorgis announced upcoming legislation to ban alcohol sales to minors and strengthen smoking regulations, while also unveiling plans to improve Athens’ public transport and road safety framework. These measures aim to enhance the quality of life and protect public well-being across Greece.

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Greek Government Unveils Tough Measures to Address Juvenile Violence

In response to rising violence among minors, the Greek government has announced new measures to hold parents accountable for their children’s behavior. Key proposals include lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 14 and imposing heavy penalties on parents for neglecting supervision. The Ministry of Justice emphasizes that serious cases of juvenile violence could lead to mandatory prison sentences for parents, reflecting urgent efforts to address alarming trends in youth violence.