Nikos Paraskevopoulos

Gov't 'will not be terrorized' minister says after firebomb attack

Justice Minister Nikos Paraskevopoulos on Wednesday condemned a firebomb attack by unidentified assailants on his former office at Thessaloniki's Aristotle University, which caused damage but no injuries.

"The government will not be terrorized," Paraskevopoulos, who is a professor of law, said in a statement.

Justice ministry leadership against prosecutors’ union

Justice Minister Nikos Paraskevopoulos and Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos on Tuesday criticised an announcement issued by the Union of Public Prosecutors of Greece concerning recent legislation which allows the use of illegally obtained evidence to support a case in court.

Greek same-sexed partnership bill will expressly forbid adoption

Justice Minister Nikos Paraskevopoulos on Monday said that the draft bill opening up the bill on same-sex civil partnerships clearly forbids the adoption of children. Speaking to the parliamentary committee, he said that his ministry would add an amendment to clarify the issue.

Sia and SYRIZA discover a new definition for “nepotism”

Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) members appear to be immune to popular outrage concerning moral justice and are giving a recital in nepotism. The latest example is that of Alternate Education Minister Sia Anagnostopoulou whose family appointments reign supreme, something that is a matter of course within the party.

Panousisgate: Supreme Court prosecutor orders two independent probes

Supreme Court Prosecutor Efterpi Koutzamani ordered two independent probes regarding a complaint filed by Giannis Panousis concerning death threats against him when he served as citizens protection minister, as well as relations between Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) members and inmates serving time in prison for being involved with a terrorist organization.

Govt takes legal action against unknown individuals

Minister of Justice Nikos Paraskevopoulos and Deputy Minister of Citizen protection Nikos Toskas had a meeting with Supreme Court prosecutor Efterpi Koutzamani and filed a lawsuit against unknown individuals, because it was revealed that one of their advisors held talks with terrorist organizations, following the revelations made by former citizen protection minister Giannis Panousis  and publi

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