Greek politics

Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges after brawl in parliament – POLITICO

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 “This will be decided by judges,” Floros shouted anyway, to which Grammenos replied “shut up, you trash!” The tension escalated and the two men stepped outside of the plenary room. Photos have emerged in Greek media that appear to show Floros putting Grammenos in a headlock and throwing him on the ground. Grammenos was transferred … Read more

Greece legalizes same-sex marriage – POLITICO

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Around a third of Mitsotakis’ ruling conservative New Democracy party abstained or voted against the bill, but the legislation passed with the help of three center-left and left-wing opposition parties — a rare instance of cross-party support in the country’s parliament. But the bill also caused ructions within progressive parties, in a sign of how … Read more