Greece

Greece Passes Controversial Law Allowing Imprisonment of Rejected Asylum Seekers

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ATHENS, Greece — A controversial law in Greece now permits authorities to detain rejected asylum seekers, igniting concerns from human rights advocates about the potential for abuse and the treatment of vulnerable populations. The legislative change, approved by the Greek government, aims to expedite the deportation process for individuals whose requests for asylum have been denied. The law permits the detention of these individuals for up to 18 months while their cases are reviewed or until arrangements for their deportation are finalized. This shift in policy comes amid ongoing tensions regarding immigration in Greece, a … Read more

Greece Moves to Strengthen Asylum Policies Amid Growing Rejections, Says Prime Minister

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Athens, Greece – The Greek government is moving forward with a proposal to enhance measures against rejected asylum seekers, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans for stricter legislation. The initiative responds to ongoing challenges faced by the country in managing its immigration system, particularly with a rising number of individuals whose asylum applications have been denied. Mitsotakis spoke about the necessity of these legal changes during a recent meeting, underscoring the importance of reinforcing Greece’s borders while balancing humanitarian concerns. The government aims to streamline the process for handling applications, though critics argue that … Read more

Royal Resilience: Princess Theodora of Greece Marries American Lawyer Matthew Kumar in Historic Athens Ceremony After Multiple Delays

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Athens, Greece — Against a backdrop steeped in history and royal tradition, Princess Theodora of Greece and American attorney Matthew Kumar exchanged vows in an opulent ceremony held at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, following two previous postponements. The chosen venue holds special significance, being the same place where Theodora’s parents wed sixty years earlier. The wedding, initially scheduled for May 2020, faced delays due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and was further postponed following the death of Theodora’s father, King Constantine, in January 2023. King Constantine was the last reigning king of Greece, … Read more

Amid Economic Struggles, Greece Implements Controversial Six-Day Workweek Law

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ATHENS, Greece — As countries around the globe flirt with the idea of downsizing to a four-day workweek in response to the modern demands for work-life balance, Greece has taken a counterintuitive step. The nation recently implemented a new labor regulation mandating a six-day workweek under certain conditions, a move that has sparked considerable controversy among the workforce and labor unions. Under the new law, which is officially referred to as Law 5053/2023, employees may be required to work up to an additional day while being compensated with a 40% overtime rate. This law was … Read more