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Mosque’s land in Istanbul to return to Greek-origin citizen
A precious plot on Istanbulâs Anatolian side, where a mosque is now located, has been returned to the 92-year-old sole heir of former Fener Greek Patriarch Maximus V, daily Milliyet reported on Dec. 18.
Main opposition appeals high court for judiciary package
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has appealed to the high court for the annulment of certain articles of a controversial new judicial package, on the grounds that they breach Turkey's Constitution.
Key regulations become battleground as gov't moves to control judiciary
A new regulation has dramatically increased the power of Justice Minister over Turkey's top judicial body, while a top court has overturned a previous change in another key regulation that the Turkish government amended to counter the massive graft probe late last year.
Attorney faces probe after defending men who unfurled ‘thief’ banner against Erdoğan
An attorney defending two men who were fined for unfurling a âthiefâ banner at a rally for President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan, is now the subject of a legal complaint after arguing that his clients simply expressed their âdemocratic reactionâ against corruption claims.
Montenegero State Prosecutor Cleared of Bribe Claims
The Montenegrin Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday ruled that its new boss, Ivica Stankovic, has committed no criminal offences in the past related to bribery.
For two months, the prosecution has probed Stankovic's affairs after two opposition politicians accused him of bribery.
Supreme Court orders former finance minister to stand trial
A Supreme Court judicial council ruled on Thursday that former Finance Minister Giorgos Papaconstantinou should stand trial for allegedly tampering with an official document and breach of faith.
The felony charges relate to the so-called Lagarde list of Greek depositors at the Geneva branch of HSBC. The decision was reached by 4 votes to 1.
Justice Minister submits amendment aimed at breaking Romanos deadlock
As Nikos Romanos started a thirst strike Wednesday, Greek Justice Minister Haralambos Athanasiou submitted an amendment in Parliament aimed at breaking the deadlock over the 21-year-old jailed anarchist and robber.
Romanos has been on hunger strike since November 10 over authorities' refusal to grand him an educational leave to attend classes at a Greek technical college (TEI).
Anarchist Nikos Romanos ends hunger strike
Greek anarchist and convicted robber Nikos Romanos has ended a hunger strike after parties agreed on an amendment that will allow him to attend on-campus classes while wearing an electronic bracelet, Kathimerini understands.
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Greek police destroy bomb outside bank following warning call
Greek police on Monday morning destroyed a bomb by controlled explosion outside a bank in northern Athens, following a warning call to a newspaper. There was no damage or injuries.
Police said the site in the suburb of Halandri was evacuated and cordoned off, and the bomb, which had been placed inside a package, was destroyed at 7.30 a.m.
Romanos’s fate in balance as court rejects his appeal
A Supreme Court prosecutor on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Nikos Romanos for a court ruling rejecting his appeal for study furlough from prison to be revoked, prompting the convicted bank robber and anarchist to threaten to compound his hunger strike, now in its 30th day, with a refusal to drink water.