Political Leaders to Debate Tempi Train Tragedy in Greek Parliament
The debate, requested by SYRIZA and the Communist Party (KKE), will address what they have referred to as the “Tempi crime.”
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Greek Parliament Votes for Preliminary Inquiry into Triantopoulos Over Tempi Disaster
Greek Parliament Votes for Preliminary Inquiry into Triantopoulos Over Tempi Disaster
The motion was approved with 277 votes, marking a significant political development surrounding the tragedy that shook Greece two years ago.
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Mitsotakis in the pre-agenda discussion in Parliament – They want to turn Tempi into a point of division
Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the pre-agenda discussion in Parliament – They want to turn Tempi into a point of division
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Bank of Greece Proposes Transfer of €69.6 Million in 2024 Profits to Greek State
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The debate in the Parliament on the establishment of a preliminary inquiry for Christos Triantapoulos
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Greek Culture Minister Mendoni Visits Israel and Palestine to Protect Byzantine Heritage
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PM Mitsotakis speaks on the phone with Volodymyr Zelensky
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Kites, Carnival, and Reflection: Greece Marks Clean Monday, Lent
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Helleniq Energy and ExxonMobil will decide in the next three to six months on exploratory drilling
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Stefanos Tsitsipas Clinches His First ATP 500 Title!
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Bank of Greece Forecasts Gradual Inflation Decline, Steady Growth
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Greece Sees Surge in New Businesses, Signaling Strong Economic Recovery
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Marco Rubio: Greece’s leading role in the Eastern Mediterranean
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Reds and Greens triumph on the road in Europe
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Germany Launches Program to Repatriate Refugees to Greece
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The program will initially allow voluntary participation, but it also aims to enforce mandatory returns for specific groups. Individuals eligible for this program must be between the ages of 19 and 49 and possess the capability to work.
