#GREEK PARLIAMENT
Electoral Court Removes Far-Right Lawmakers, Leaves Greek Parliament Short of Full Quorum
For the first time since the restoration of democracy in Greece, the national Parliament will function with only 297 members instead of 300, following a landmark court ruling that exposed a legal void - and barred three far-right MPs from office without replacing them.
Petros Molyviatis, Architect of Modern Greek Diplomacy, Dies at 97
His long and respected diplomatic career coincided with some of the most turbulent moments of the Cold War and the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Balkans, allowing him to develop deep expertise in international relations and European affairs.
Greek Parliament Braces for Political Showdown Following Mass Protests Over Tempi Train Disaster
Greece is bracing for a politically turbulent week as its Parliament takes center stage in the aftermath of mass protests marking the anniversary of the Tempi train disaster—one of the country's worst rail tragedies.
Nikitas Kaklamanis Elected Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament with 247 Votes
Nikitas Kaklamanis has been elected Speaker of the Greek Parliament, securing 247 votes in favor. Members of Parliament from New Democracy, PASOK, SYRIZA, the Hellenic Solution, Spartans, and 18 independent MPs supported his candidacy.
Nikitas Kaklamanis Set to Secure Strong Majority in Greek Parliament Speaker Election
Based on current alignments, Nikitas Kaklamanis is expected to secure between 242 and 248 votes in favor, with up to 52 MPs voting "present."