Dimitris Papangelopoulos
Top court challenges ministers' decisions
The Council of State, the country's highest administrative court, has deemed decisions by Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos and Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos relating to asset source declarations ("pothen esches") submitted by civil servants and other professionals as illegal and void.
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Justice Ministry to address concerns over 'pothen esches' declarations
Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos on Thursday said that a new ministerial decision will be issued to address the concerns expressed in a Council of State ruling issued earlier this week about the submission of asset source declarations ("pothen esches") by judges, journalists and public servants.
Anarchist protesters penetrate Justice Ministry
Around 18 members of the Rouvikonas anti-establishment group entered the Justice Ministry building in Athens on Wednesday, distributing fliers calling for furloughs for "political prisoners" and the abolition of an article in the counterterrorism law.
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War of words continues between government and judiciary
The war of words between the government and Greek judges continued over the weekend with Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos accusing the judiciary of systematically opposing the leftist-led coalition.
Union hits out at gov't over 'improper' accusations
Less than a week after making a similar complaint against the government, the union representing the country's judges on Tuesday issued a statement condemning "improper, slanderous and inappropriate expressions" by Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis.
Union of judges hits out at minister over wealth declaration claims
Less than a week before making a similar complaint against the government, the union representing the country's judges on Tuesday issued a statement condemning "improper, slanderous and inappropriate expressions" by Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis.
Judges union hits out at ministers over cover-up claims
The union representing the country's judges Friday expressed anger over recent comments by Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos and Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis accusing judges of turning a blind eye to corruption.
Minister digs at judges over defense kickbacks
In the latest in a series of jabs at the judiciary by the leftist-led government, Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos on Wednesday suggested that judges and prosecutors were basically complicit in covering up a "deluge" of kickbacks from state defense contracts under previous administrations.
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Tsipras reshuffles cabinet to appease creditors, retains key ministers
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reshuffled his cabinet late on Friday, removing ministers who have expressed opposition to the austerity measures and economic measures demanded by Greece’s international creditors, but retaining his ministers of finance and foreign affairs.
New Greek cabinet announced (video)
The new Greek government was announced by spokesperson Olga Gerovasili, Friday at 10pm. Minister of Education Nikos Filis was left out of the new government, paying the price for his open disagreement with the head the Greek Orthodox Church, Archbishop of Athens Ieronymos.
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