Voting theory
Deadlock grips top appeals court in election for new head
The Court of Appeals on April 15 once again failed to elect a new president in the 16th round of the election that has been underway since the end of March, finding itself in a deadlock.
Lawyers extend strike action to January 19
The lawyers' abstention has been extended until January 19 after a decision of the plenary session of the country's bar associations with a vote of 46-12, with the minority voting in favor of a complete abstention from all proceedings.
Accordingly, lawyers will refrain from criminal trials, as well as those pertaining to public interest, enforcement of rulings and payment orders.
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American Medical Association declares Body Mass Index scale “Racist”
“BMI does not appropriately represent racial and ethnic minorities”
ND targeting key 40% threshold
With the election just days away, New Democracy is seeking the crucial 40% threshold that would secure a safe outright majority to form a single-party government.
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The behavior of elected representatives
The growing frustration with politics felt by most Greeks will be expressed in the upcoming elections with an increase in abstention and a tendency to reject systemic parties and strengthen fringe formations - phenomena that will make it more difficult to govern, while also affecting the legitimacy of any government.
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Christian girl, 13, abducted in Pakistan by Muslim man- Court rules in favour of kidnapper (video)
Minorities in Pakistan do not fairly and fully enjoy the right of access to justice
Crisis in Ukraine: Extraordinary meeting with Mitsotakis on the possible effects on energy
What alternatives are being considered
Precinct where ballot box was stolen votes again; 92.9 pct abstain
The Greek national election was formally completed Sunday with a repeat vote at the central Athens precinct where four individuals stole the ballot box and burned it last Sunday.
With nothing at stake, there was a record 92.9% abstention; only 39 out of 545 registered voters showed up, 1 to cast a spoilt ballot.
Precinct where ballot box was stolen votes again; 92.9% abstain
The Greek national election was formally completed Sunday with a repeat vote at the central Athens precinct where four individuals stole the ballot box and burned it last Sunday.
With nothing at stake, there was a record 92.9% abstention; only 39 out of 545 registered voters showed up, 1 to cast a spoilt ballot.
PM chairs meeting of Council for National Minorities
According to the government website she pointed out that the work of the Council for National Minorities is a confirmation of the commitment to this topic.