Liana Kanelli
Greece
Golden Dawn MP Convicted for Slander
A Three-Member-Appeal Court handed a twelve-month suspended sentence to Golden Dawn lawmaker Ioannis Sachinidis, on Friday for slandering Communist Party MP Liana Kanelli.
The court unanimously convicted the MP after the prosecutor recommended a 20-month sentence. The ruling concerns comments...
Crime
Golden Dawn MP Kasidiaris' Persecution Over Assault Against KKE MP Kanelli Ceased
From grievous to simple bodily harm converted an Athens court the charges against extreme right Golden Dawn MP Ilias Kasidiaris for the attack against Greek Communist Party (KKE) MP Liana Kanelli that took place during a live TV show...
Greece
Who Will Be Part of the Next Greek Parliament?
Many Greek politicians were neck to neck against their fellow candidates in several constituencies across Greece, aiming to earn a seat in the new Greek Parliament.
According to election results, SYRIZA’s Gavriil Sakellaridis and Nikolaos Voutsis, as well as New Democracy...
Education
Insults in Parliament, Samaras Asks Deputy Minister to Resign
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras asked for the resignation of Education Deputy Minister Georgios Stylios on Thursday over abusive comments against Greek Communist Party (KKE) MP Liana Kanelli. Stylios made the comment in parliament during talks on education in Greece.
The...
Greece
Nikos Dimou Says 'Holy Fire' Jet Flight Is Waste of Money
The Greek writer Nikos Dimou suggested on Wednesday that since the Holy Fire, which is brought every Holy Saturday from Jerusalem, is not a result of a miracle, then Greece should stop spending money on hiring a jet to...
Greece
Golden Dawn Spokesman Wants Athens Mayor's Seat
Ilias Kasidiaris, the spokesman for Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, facing charges along with other party leaders of running a criminal gang, told supporters that he will run for Mayor of Athens next year despite the government's vow to...
Greece
Parliament Nixes Kasidiaris On Lifting Immunity
Facing prosecution for attacking two fellow Members of Parliament, a bid by Ilias Kasidiaris, spokesman for the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party bid to have immunity lifted for the two female lawmakers he assaulted has been rejected by his colleagues.
Kasidiaris...
Greece
Right-Wing Extremist Party Spokesman Sues
The spokesman of Greece's extreme-right Golden Dawn party, who caused uproar last week by hitting one politician and throwing a glass of water over another during a live TV news program, is suing the two candidates and the television...
Greece
Golden Dawn Spokesman's Assault Attracts International Media Attention
Golden Dawn party spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris featured all headlines of international media reports today after his assault against two rival female politicians during a morning TV show. The incident was played by all local media and could not be...
Greece
Greek Parliament Member Attacks and Slaps Another MP Live on TV (Video)
Golden Dawn MP and spokesman, Ilias Kassidiaris, attacked and slapped Communist Party MP Liana Kanelli in the face. The incident took place during a live TV show panel in Greece on Thursday morning.
Before slapping and attacking Liana Kanelli the...