Stories from Athens · Greece

The Athens Bar Association passed a resolution demanding the appearance of Supreme Court Prosecutor Konstantinos Tzavelas. The move follows his decision not to withdraw a case involving telephone interceptions from the archives. The resolution has reportedly caused strong reactions from the Union of Greek Lawyers. The Athens Bar Association issued a statement regarding the prosecutor of the Ripagou Kostadinou Javela case. The association is requesting the prosecutor not to remove the case involving recent wiretapping from the archives. The association stated that such actions by institutional justice officials are direct violations of state functions. Constitutional lawyers are raising concerns regarding the independence of judicial power. The Europarliament has released a report on the state of justice in Greece, which included votes from the European People's Party.

Panathinaikos defeated Palentia with a final score of 107-105. Hays Davis secured the victory with a buzzer-beater shot. The win gives Panathinaikos a 2-0 lead in the series. The next game in the series will be held in Athens. The broadcaster noted that unlike a previous match between Real and Partizan where a 2-0 lead was overturned, this lead has not seen a reversal. The report mentioned a previous match involving Real and Partizan ended 3-2 following a period of physical altercations and penalties. Panathinaikos won an away game in Valencia to secure their second victory in eight playoff matches. Asteras Tripolis secured a victory against Panathinaikos following a late penalty scored by Nikos Karalis in the 11th minute of stoppage time. Panathinaikos issued a statement against referee Vasile Fotiakis regarding a VAR decision.

Political discussions in Greece involve potential movements of MPs between parties. Some New Democracy members are reportedly uncertain about their reelection prospects according to recent polls.

A proposal has been submitted for a pre-trial investigation into Selivanos Livanos and Fotinia Rapatzi regarding the Pekepé scandal. The investigation follows a formal proposal submitted to authorities.

Dozens of boats were intercepted near Greece while attempting to break the long-running blockade of Gaza. He noted that Iran is eager to reach an agreement. France Info reports the American blockade is specifically targeting Iranian ports within the Strait of Hormuz.

The Athens Bar Association issued a statement regarding Prosecutor Konstantinos Tzavelas's decision not to withdraw a wiretapping case from the archives. The union stated that such actions, when viewed as institutional collusion within the justice system, directly damage credibility and disrupt the balance of state functions. The association requested the resignation of Prosecutor Tzavelas following the decision. Health Minister Antonis Jairades stated on platform X that the European Public Prosecutor's Office's actions appear to be organized and targeted political interference. Jairades expressed serious doubts regarding whether supporting the institution was correct. The comments come amid a subsidy scandal in Greece that has already resulted in the resignation of several ministers.

Workers in the transport sector will participate in strikes tomorrow for May Day. Workers from both the public and private sectors are participating in the mobilizations. The action includes 24-hour strikes involving trolleybus and train services. The movement is described as a collective renewal of political discourse against far-right influences. Nikos Droulakis has proposed a policy to reduce the standard work week to 32 or 35 hours with full pay. The proposal has prompted an immediate reaction from the government, which described the suggestions as unrealistic. The discussion follows recent political developments in Greece. Metro, electric trains, suburban rail, and OSE trains are currently immobilized. In Thessaloniki, three metro stations, including Panepistimiou, will close after 8:00 PM due to unannounced strikes.

A Spanish mixed mission accused Israel of violating international law after intercepting approximately 20 humanitarian flotilla vessels en route to Gaza. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs requested that Israel withdraw its vessels from the area following an Israeli operation last night targeting a flotilla heading toward Gaza. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni demanded the release of all detained activists. The Israeli military reports approximately 175 people were taken to Israel. Israel accuses the organizers of coordinating with Hamas. The incident involves 20 ships from the Global Summit Flotilla initiative. Greece requested restraint and universal respect for international law to maintain regional stability. There is currently no information regarding the specific actions taken against the boats or the status of the crew.

The Athens Court of First Instance issued a ruling holding the Greek state liable following an incident that resulted in 57 deaths and 100 injuries. The decision requires judicial authorities and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to review the case.

A 68-year-old man was found dead in the attic of his home in Athens. Police discovered more than 13 kilos of cannabis at the scene. The cause of death was not specified.