Nikos Pappas
Government defends Pappas appointment to OASTH
The government on Thursday defended its decision to appoint the father of a prominent minister and close friend of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to the helm of a state transport organization, rebuffing accusations of corruption and nepotism from across the political spectrum.
- Read more about Government defends Pappas appointment to OASTH
- Log in to post comments
Opposition slams gov't over favoritism in wake of OASTH appointment
Opposition parties have accused the government of corruption and nepotism following the appointment on Wednesday of the economist Stelios Pappas, the father of Digital Policy Minister Nikos Pappas, as the new president of the Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH).
Greek FM fumes at ‘slander’ regarding rule of law
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted strongly to press reports suggesting that the country’s rule of law is in danger due to particular court decisions.
It all began in 2010, well before Kotzias became a minister, when the Athens Review of Books magazine published a letter of a reader calling Kotzias “a true gauleiter of Stalinism”.
- Read more about Greek FM fumes at ‘slander’ regarding rule of law
- Log in to post comments
Father of Digital Policy Minister appointed head of Thessaloniki transit
Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis announced on Wednesday the appointment of the economist Stelios Pappas, the father of Digital Policy Minister Nikos Pappas, as the new president of the Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH).
Mobile phone ban on refugees amendment lifted
An amendment submitted to Parliament that would have seen refugees and migrants who don't have valid passports banned from owning cell phones in Greece was withdrawn on Saturday after an outcry and the intervention of Migration Policy Ministry officials.
- Read more about Mobile phone ban on refugees amendment lifted
- Log in to post comments
Mount Athos spared disputed property taxes
Digital Policy Minister Nikos Pappas on Friday approved an amendment that would exempt the monastic community of Mount Athos from having to pay disputed property taxes on its sizeable real estate assets.
- Read more about Mount Athos spared disputed property taxes
- Log in to post comments
Greek minister Nikos Pappas’ interview: “With progressive federalism EU will regain citizens’ trust”
In order for Europe to address the current governance issue and convince citizens that it works in their interest it should turn to a left-wing progressive federalist model, Nikos Pappas told EURACTIV.com in an interview.
Nikos Pappas is a leftist politician and minister for digital policy, media and telecommunications in Alexis Tsipras’ government.
SYRIZA sees gains from strategy of confrontation
The government's tactic of confronting New Democracy, the judiciary and the media is a strategic choice, Kathimerini understands.
- Read more about SYRIZA sees gains from strategy of confrontation
- Log in to post comments
Star TV channel sues state for 32.4 mln euros over license loss
The private television channel Star has lodged a legal suit against the state, seeking 32.4 million euros in damages for the revenue it claims to have lost following a government competition last year, which has since been legally revoked, that led to the revocation of its license.
Greek media watchdog decides 7 broadcasting licenses to be auctioned off
Greek National Council for Radio and Television (NCRTV) decided to issue seven television station licenses. Following a protracted extraordinary meeting the body concluded that seven TV broadcasting permits would be go up for auction. The NCRTV board is expected to be brief the Minister for Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, Nikos Pappas within the day.