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Three held in Greece over deadly bomb attacks targeting ruling party politicians

Greece's anti-terrorism forces have taken swift action, detaining three individuals believed to be behind a wave of firebomb assaults targeting members of the ruling New Democracy party. Among the attacks was a tragic explosion in Thessaloniki, which claimed the life of a parliamentary candidate's mother. These arrests not only demonstrate…

The Times of India

Greek anti-terrorist police arrest three for deadly bombings targeting politicians

The 1 July dawn attacks in the northern city of Thessaloniki targeted the homes and vehicles of three politicians from Greece's ruling New Democracy party with homemade gas canister explosives.

Euronews

Greek anti-terrorist police arrest 3 for bomb attack that killed politician's mother, injured 4

Greek anti-terrorist police have arrested three people in connection with a series of firebomb attacks against conservative party politicians that left one person dead and injured another four

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Attackers target homes of Greek ruling party figures killing one person, police say

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed "outrage and anger" at what he called a "cowardly, terrorist and murderous attack."

Euronews

Firebomb attacks in northern Greek city target residences of governing party members

Pre-dawn firebomb attacks in Greece have targeted members of the governing New Democracy party

The Independent UK

Greek parliament lifts immunity of all 13 MPs probed in EU farm subsidy scandal

The EU's European Public Prosecutor's Office has announced probes into 20 New Democracy members, including active and former lawmakers.

Euronews

Greek PM vows to tackle ‘deep state’ in wake of farm fraud scandal

Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls alleged scamming of EU agricultural funds ‘a turning point’

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Former Greek PM Tsipras quits parliament amid new party speculation

"I am resigning as a Syriza MP, I am not resigning from political action," Alexis Tsipras said in a statement on Monday.

Euronews

It’s the big fat Greek farming scandal – devised by the political elite and paid for by ordinary people

A massive EU subsidy scandal has pulled back the curtain to reveal how power operates in Greece, says journalist Alexander Clapp

The Guardian - UK

A hard-right lawmaker is sworn in as Greece's migration minister

A hard-right lawmaker has been sworn in as Greece’s new migration minister

The Independent UK

Greek PM seeks ‘reset’ with former far-right activist as migration minister

Shaken by rail protests, Kyriakos Mitsotakis brings in new transport minister while tacking right on migration

The Guardian - UK

Parliament speaker, advocate for return of sculptures from Britain, tapped to be Greece’s president

Greece’s conservative government has nominated Parliament Speaker Constantine Tassoulas, a leading advocate for the return of disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum, to become the country’s next president

The Independent UK

Greek MP expelled from party after argument over arriving late for flight at airport

Lefteris Avgenakis represents a constituency on the southern island of Crete

The Independent UK

Norwegian accused by Greece of smuggling: ‘I’ve perhaps made people angry’

Tommy Olsen, who has long helped refugees as a volunteer, faces 20 years in jail but denies the charges against him.

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Greek Solution: Greece's far right gathers steam before EU elections

With two months to go before the European elections, the Greek far right continues to make headway since ultranationalist parties achieved record scores in the last legislative elections. The Greek Solution party, which currently has only one MEP in the European Parliament, continues its ascension in the polls.

International Business Times

Political Spam Sparks Uproar In Greece Ahead Of EU Vote

Hundreds of Greeks residing in European countries and the United States last month complained after receiving unsolicited emails from EU lawmaker Anna-Michelle Assimakopoulou, a member of the ruling conservative New Democracy party.

Latin Times

Greece Legalizes Same-sex Marriage, Adoption

Once the law is promulgated, Greece will become the 37th country in the world and the first Orthodox Christian one to legalise adoption by same-sex families.

International Business Times

Greece Legalises Same-sex Marriage, Adoption

Greece's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly adopted a bill legalising same-sex marriage and adoption in a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government despite opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church.

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The Guardian - UK

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Lawmakers in the 300-seat parliament voted for the bill drafted by centre-right government despite church officials’ objections

WEKU

In Greece, same-sex couples await a landmark parliamentary vote on marriage equality

Greece's parliament is set to vote Thursday on same-sex marriage legislation that includes new parental rights for LGBTQ couples. The Greek Orthodox Church opposes same-sex marriage.

The Independent UK

Greek government's plans to legalize same-sex marriage win key opposition backing

The center-right Greek government’s plans to legalize same-sex civil marriage has received a major boost after the left-wing opposition leader pledged his party's support

Latin Times

Greece To Legalize Same-sex Marriage, Adoption: Prime Minister

"We will legislate equality in marriage," Kyriakos Mitsotakis told state TV ERT.

International Business Times

Greece To Legalise Same-sex Marriage, Adoption: Prime Minister

Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the sensitive issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state.

The Independent UK

Greece approves new law granting undocumented migrants residence rights, provided they have a job

Greece’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved new legislation that will grant tens of thousands of undocumented migrants residence and work permits amid a shortage of unskilled labor

The Independent UK

Greece's ruling conservatives suffer setbacks in regional, municipal elections

Greece’s ruling New Democracy party suffered a setback in runoff elections for regional governors and mayors, losing the country’s two largest cities and five of the six regional contests

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