Greek Parliament

By a crushing 241-26 vote, the Greek Parliament has approved the cutting off of state funding for the Nazi-inspired Golden Dawn party in a new law that shuts off the public tap for parties accused of criminal activities. Five...

In a post-midnight vote, the Greek Parliament approved the government's incomplete 2014 budget in the early morning hours of Dec. 8 as expected with the ruling coalition lawmakers following orders how to vote, passing the disputed fiscal blueprint by...

The umbrella unions, GSEE of the private sector and ADEDY of the public sector have called their members to gather outside the Greek Parliament this Saturday. The demonstration will take place in the center of Athens in protest against the...

Greek Parliament plenum ratified a culture ministry bill harmonizing national legislation with EU directives' on copyright and related rights. According to the new regulations, the period of protection of copyright for performers, artists and sound engineers is extended for 20...

The total compensation for Parliament Members, as determined for the year 2013, was released today by the Greek Parliament. It depends on the category in which they belong, which is determined by the region in which they are elected. According...

Greece’s regime is day by day transforming with a slow but steady rhythm, to the next “Weimar Republic” according to the British Financial Times, concerning Greece’s situation. Aristides Hatzis, Associate Professor of University of Athens, in a detailed article in...

The Greek Parliament approved early Wednesday, an amendment that suspends state funding to any party linked with violence. With 235 votes in favor out of 269 MP's present during the roll call vote, which started shortly before midnight, the...

Governing and opposition legislators say they will back a proposal in parliament to suspend state funding for the far-right Golden Dawn party, a day after parliament lifted the immunity from prosecution of six of its lawmakers. The conservative-led coalition and...

The personal security of Greeks who have an annual income in excess of 100,000 euros are required to pay a monthly fee of 2,000 euros to the Greek state and an additional charge of 50€ for every allocated vehicle,...

As the Greek Parliament was sworn in to a new session on Oct. 7, with a benediction performed by Metropolitan Bishop of Skyros Seraphim and members of the Permanent Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, the head of...