Andreas Loverdos
HIV positive women finally acquitted of charges
An Athens court on Friday exonerated 11 HIV positive women, three of whom have died, of the charge of intentionally infecting people while allegedly working as prostitutes.
The prosecutor at the trial said there was no evidence to suggest the women worked as prostitutes nor that they had unprotected sex with people, with the exception one of the defendants.
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Top Turkish Embassy diplomat in a relationship with PM Tsipras’s close aide, Greek gov. spokesperson confirms (video)
During today’s press briefing, the Minister of State and government spokesman was asked by Avgi reporter Andreas Loverdos, Democratic Alignment MP, about Proto Thema’s Sunday publication.
Pappas withdraws amendment on TV station closures under opposition fire
State Minister Nikos Pappas has come under attack from the opposition after submitting and then withdrawing draft legislation late on Friday that would have forced TV channels which did not gain a license during the recent auction to close within five days of a ministerial decision on the matter.
Opposition parties call for Varoufakis inquiry
Opposition parties have stepped up calls for former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis to face official scrutiny over his time in office after the economist confirmed that he described his country as bankrupt in a meeting with European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.
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Greek Parliament fails to decide on make-up of national media watchdog
The creation of a new Greek National Radio and Television Council (NCRTV – ESR) to act as an independent administrative authority to supervise and regulate the media market is currently at a deadlock while vagueness prevails following claims of Turkish business interests to bombard Greek radio frequencies.
Greek lawmakers fued over media licensing law
The atmosphere was tense when Greek lawmakers met to discuss the new media licensing law on Friday morning. Discussion on the modifications submitted by the Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) government on Thursday evening met with disagreement over the way in which the number of channels will be defined.
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Remembering summer days of Greek politicians + one winter swimmer (warning: swimsuit pics)
Watch Live: Greek Parliament controversial debate on bill ahead of voting session
The draft bill on 13 prior actions that need to be voted on before Greece can unlock a 1-bln-euro tranche that is part of its bailout agreement with creditors (EC, ECB, ESM, IMF) is being discussed in Greek parliament on Tuesday ahead of a voting session in the evening.
Alekos Flambouraris, the MP who commissioned public works to himself – Reactions
SYRIZA heavyweight Alekos Flambouraris incited a political tempest following Proto Thema’s investigation into his business ventures.
How ex-PM A. Tsipras got his wife, Betty, a cushy job
Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) leader Alexis Tsipras managed to secure an appointment for his wife, Peristera Baziana, just a day prior to his resignation as prime minister reports Demokratia newspaper. His wife was appointed as a technology teacher.