democracy
Pavlopoulos: Separation of powers not a privilege for judges but a guarantee
The separation of the judiciary from the legislature and executive powers is not a privilege accorded to judges but a constitutional guarantee so that they can administer justice impartially and unperturbed, President of the Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos said on Monday, while addressing a reception at the presidential mansion celebrating the 43rd anniversary since the return […]
Tsipras: ‘A day to honour the thousands of citizens that resisted the dictatorship’
The 43rd anniversary since democracy was restored in Greece coincides with the final restoration of economic stability and the recovery of the country, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in a message on Monday marking the toppling of the seven-year junta in 1974.
Democracy and solidarity is the only way to the future, Tsipras says
“The 21st of April 1967 is the day when democracy was abolished in our country and political freedoms were completely suppressed. It took seven years of struggle to restore parliamentarianism and pave the way for the consolidation of Democracy in our country.
Prime Minister Tsipras: Democracy and solidarity is the only way to the future
“The 21st of April 1967 is the day when democracy was abolished in our country and political freedoms were completely suppressed. It took seven years of struggle to restore parliamentarianism and pave the way for the consolidation of Democracy in our country. It took even more years to put aside the civil warfare that some […]
Tsipras: ‘We will not leave behind those hit hardest by recession’
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed to help those most affected by six years of harsh austerity in Greece in an article which will be published in newspaper “Efimeritha ton Syntakton” on Saturday.
US: Serious concerns over Turkey’s commitment to democracy
The United States has declared it is concerned about Turkey’s commitment to democracy, after recent charges against two critical journalists raised serious concerns over the country’s commitment to democracy and freedom of expression, and urged the Turkish government to ensure that everyone in the country is free to speak.