Greece’s main opposition party, SYRIZA, has sharply criticized local education authorities in central Greece after…
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Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has condemned Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for supporting the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a blatant violation of international law and suggesting the true US motive is control over Venezuela’s oil reserves.
Greek MEP Nikos Pappas has been expelled from SYRIZA’s European Parliament delegation and faces full party expulsion after allegedly assaulting journalist Nikos Giannopoulos in a Strasbourg bar. Pappas admitted raising his hand in anger but denied punching the reporter, while Giannopoulos filed a police complaint describing blows from behind.
Greek MEP Nikos Pappas has been suspended from Syriza and faces potential expulsion after allegedly assaulting journalist Nikos Giannopoulos in a Strasbourg bar on December 16, 2025. The reporter claims Pappas tripped him, challenged him to fight outside, and struck him twice on the head from behind, leading to a police complaint and investigation not covered by MEP immunity.
SYRIZA MEP Nikos Pappas has admitted reacting wrongly after allegedly assaulting Greek journalist Nikos Giannopoulos at a Strasbourg bar, prompting party leader Sokratis Famellos to remove him from the European parliamentary delegation and call for his expulsion.
Greek government slams calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2026 as “racist against Jews”; accuses opposition of “dogmatic” grandstanding.
In a HuffPost interview, Tyler McBeth criticises Alexis Tsipras for revealing a private conversation in his book ‘Ithaki’ and shares that he and husband Stefanos Kasselakis want children – at least two, possibly three.
Greek MEP Nikolas Farantouris has urged the European Union to take swift and decisive action to protect persecuted Christians and other minority communities in the Middle East and Africa, warning that the escalating violence constitutes a major humanitarian crisis that Europe cannot ignore.
The Greek Parliament on Wednesday approved, at the committee stage, the government’s bill to modernise…
The Greek Parliament has approved a 40-year concession for the construction and operation of a new mega-yacht marina on Corfu. The project, led by Lamda Marinas in partnership with the Corfu Port Authority and Greece’s Superfund, aims to enhance luxury tourism on the island, despite opposition from several political parties.
Greece’s conservative government faces fierce backlash after proposing a ban on protests at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens. Opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of undermining free expression and reacting to mounting anger over the 2023 Tempi train disaster.
The Greek Parliament clashed over an amendment to protect the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, with PM Mitsotakis defending its transfer to the Ministry of Defense. Opposition leaders accused the government of suppressing protests, while Defense Minister Dendias’ dissent hinted at internal rifts, exposing deep divisions over the national symbol.
The Greek Parliament on Thursday rejected opposition appeals claiming unconstitutionality of a government amendment concerning…
In a fiery act of defiance, former SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis burned a legal notice from Grigoris Dimitriadis, nephew of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a video posted from Athens. Challenging Dimitriadis over his alleged role in the 2022 wiretapping scandal, Kasselakis posed six pointed questions about the use of Predator spyware and EYP surveillance, vowing to fight for transparency. “I proceed with only the support of Greek citizens,” he declared, tossing the document into the flames, “returning this to where it belongs—as kindling.”
The Greek government on Monday submitted to Parliament an amendment prohibiting demonstrations in front of…
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis defended Greece’s foreign policy in Parliament on Thursday, asserting that the country’s global influence has grown significantly. Rejecting opposition claims of diplomatic weakness, he highlighted Greece’s election to the UN Security Council, its strong ties with major partners, and its commitment to stability in relations with Türkiye.
Greek Parliament passed a controversial labor bill with 158 votes, criticized for enabling a 13-hour workday. Unions, striking twice, argue it undermines workers’ rights, while the Labor Ministry claims it protects salaries and offers family-related benefits.
Fierce clashes erupted in Greece’s Parliament over a controversial labor bill allowing up to 13-hour shifts, with opposition leaders decrying a “medieval” assault on workers’ rights. Labor Minister Niki Kerameos fired back, calling critics’ claims “misleading.” Roll-call vote set for Thursday.
Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris defended a new migration bill in Parliament, rejecting claims that migration could solve Greece’s demographic crisis. In a heated speech, he criticized leftist parties for supporting open-border policies, stating, “There are borders, and they are guarded.” Plevris emphasized stricter controls, legal migration pathways, and tougher return measures, arguing that unchecked migration threatens Europe’s identity. He also introduced administrative detention for undocumented migrants and electronic monitoring for rejected asylum seekers.
PASOK’s late-night request to delay a parliamentary vote on the OPEKEPE inquiry, citing quorum issues and postal voting misuse, was rejected by the Speaker’s Office. Opposition parties, including SYRIZA, walked out in protest, leaving New Democracy to pass the vote with independent support amid accusations of undermining democratic processes.
The Greek government has pledged to take legislative action against new ATM withdrawal fees at former Piraeus Bank machines now operated by Cashflex, following customer complaints about charges up to €2.10. The issue has sparked criticism in parliament, with accusations of regulatory loopholes and scams.
The European Commission adopted three amendments proposed by Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou to protect the Greek minority and Orthodox Church in Albania, marking a diplomatic victory for the Voice of Reason party. The amendments ensure church autonomy, education in the Greek language, and preservation of cultural heritage, amid criticism of Greek government inaction and abstention by PASOK, SYRIZA, and KKE MEPs.
The Greek Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of establishing a Special Parliamentary Committee to conduct…
The Greek Parliament convened today for a heated session to vote on a preliminary inquiry into the Tempi train crash, deciding the fate of 14 political figures, including former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis. With three proposals on the table, ranging from misdemeanor breaches to charges of high treason, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused the opposition of exploiting the tragedy. A secret ballot across 14 urns, involving over 4,000 voting papers, will conclude the marathon session, with results expected early Thursday, shaping accountability for the divisive disaster.
Before the recent European Union-India Interparliamentary meeting, Nikolas Farantouris, a Greek MEP and member of…
The Greek Parliament will retain its 151-seat majority, Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis announced, citing constitutional provisions and dismissing the need for further review. The decision follows an Electoral Court ruling that reduced the chamber to 297 MPs after disqualifying three Spartiates members. SYRIZA’s Giorgos Karameros labeled the situation a “constitutional paradox,” blaming New Democracy’s legislative shortcomings. The disqualified MPs will not return their salaries, sparking further debate over Greece’s political framework.
During a visit to Jerusalem, SYRIZA-PS president Socrates Famellos met with Patriarch Theophilos III to discuss the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for an immediate ceasefire. Emphasizing the shared values of peace and hope between the Church and the Left, Famellos called for renewed international efforts toward a two-state solution, protection of Christian communities, and the preservation of Holy Sites in the region.
SYRIZA leader Socrates Famellos is set to visit Ramallah on June 4–5 for a series of high-level meetings with Palestinian Authority officials. The visit highlights Greece’s renewed diplomatic engagement in the region, with a focus on humanitarian aid for Gaza, regional cooperation, and reaffirming parliamentary support for the recognition of the State of Palestine.
SYRIZA–Progressive Alliance leader Sokratis Famellos met with President Constantine Tassoulas to express concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, accusing the Greek government of remaining silent amid what he called a “genocide.” Famellos urged Greece and the EU to take diplomatic and humanitarian action, warning that silence amounts to complicity.
Greek Left-Wing Leaders Unite in Urgent Appeal to Government to end humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
The leaders of SYRIZA, the Greek Communist Party (KKE), the New Left, and the Course of Freedom have signed a joint statement calling on the Greek government to take decisive diplomatic action amid the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
