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The fact that (yet another) last-minute amendment is required to overcome the short-circuiting caused by factionalism on the newly elected administrative boards does not cover the academic community in glory.
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Number of Literature Nobel Prize winners by country (infographic)
France is by far the most successful
Mikis Theodorakis to be buried in Chania as per his last wish in a letter
The great composer conveyed his wish via a letter to the leader of the Greek Communist Party (KKE) Dimitris Koutsoumbas
Rally for Koufontinas: Protesters against police in Syntagma Square – His son Hector Koufontinas arrested (photos)
The rally was on support for the hitman of the left-wing terrorist organization “November 17”, Dimitris Koufontinas, who is on hunger strike
Anarchist attacks seen as response to squat evictions
Firebomb attacks against police targets early on Wednesday in Exarchia are believed to be a retaliation by members of anti-establishment groups to a spate of evictions from anarchist-run squats in the area on Monday.
Terrorists can seek early release under contentious new penal code
Four jailed members of the now-defunct Greek terrorist group November 17, including leader Alexandros Giotopoulos, will be able to apply as of Tuesday for conditional release on the basis of a new penal code that came into effect Monday, and the group's hitman Dimitris Koufodinas will be able to do the same in September.
17N leader Giotopoulos can apply for release from prison under new penal code
Under the terms of the new penal code (Article 110A) passed in parliament by the ruling party recently and which is in effect as of 1 July, the convicted leader of the 17N terrorist group Alexandros Giotopoulos and other prominent members can apply for release from prison under the condition that they wear a prison bracelet.
Justice minister rejects early release claims for N17 terrorists
Greek Justice Minister Michalis Kalogirou on Monday rejected reports that the new penal code will allow convicted terrorists to be released earlier under conditions, saying they are "false" and blaming it on an attempt to drag the issue into the pre-election campaign.
Jailed N17 terrorists could file for conditional release as of Tuesday
Four jailed members of the now-defunct Greek terrorist group November 17, including leader Alexandros Giotopoulos, will be able to apply as of Tuesday for a prison release under conditions, due to the provisions of the new penal code which took effect on July 1.
Leading member of Rouvikonas anarchist group released on bail
A leading member of the anarchist group Rouvikonas who was arrested in connection with the vandalism of the Parliament building on May 21 was released on Thursday after paying 30,000 euros in bail.
The man has been released pending trial on criminal charges of defacing a historical monument and has been banned from leaving the country.