Makis Voridis, a New Democracy MP, responded to reactions regarding his rhetorical question on preventing migrant flows, stating that no one supports sinking migrant boats and that inflows have decreased by 50% compared to last year.
Harsh criticism was directed at Makis Voridis and Thanos Plevris, with the opposition stating they must provide answers rather than turning Parliament into a stage for creating impressions.
Karystianou launched a strong attack against Tsipras, criticizing him on issues such as memoranda, Tempi, and funds, stating he believes people are easily fooled. In response, Voridis criticized Karystianou's party as an 'anti-systemic mess' and suggested Tsipras's goal is to secure second place.
The Greek Parliament has rejected the main opposition's bid to establish a parliamentary inquiry into the wiretapping scandal, with 155 MPs voting against the proposal. The decision sparked heated debate and opposition walkouts over the required majority for such an inquiry.
With Voridis as rapporteur, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis is blocking a new parliamentary inquiry into the 'Maximou_gate' affair, sparking angry reactions from the opposition.
A commentary piece discusses various figures in Greek politics and finance, including Adonis, Voridis, and Androulakis, alongside market dynamics such as Intrum's capital increase and new deals for shipowners.
Makis Voridis, who today undertook the support of Prosecutor Tzavellas, was himself a target of Predator spyware but did nothing to find out why, raising questions about government protection of the Supreme Court Prosecutor.
Disagreements continue within Greece's New Democracy party regarding the role of MPs and clientelistic relationships, following a recent parliamentary decision, with comments from figures like Voridis and Marinakis highlighting the internal tensions.
Former minister Makis Voridis said he faces a “moral and political dilemma” over whether to support lifting parliamentary immunity for MPs involved in the OPEKEPE case
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A new incident occurred in the Greek Parliament, with Zoe Konstantopoulou clashing with Adonis Georgiadis, and now also with Voridis, over comments regarding innocent people and prosecutors, marking another tense exchange.
Wiretaps, Voridis's false testimony, high prices, Samaras's blow. The agenda is changing and Mitsotakis cannot avoid not only elections, but not even a cabinet reshuffle.
SYRIZA-PS MPs claim that the Varra document, which was protocolled in the Ministry of Rural Development in 2020, reveals perjury and a conscious attempt at cover-up within OPEKEPE, exposing the extent of political responsibility of Mr. Voridis.
SYRIZA-PS's Agricultural Policy department and sector head Vassilis Kokkalis issued a joint statement alleging an attempted cover-up of the OPEKEPE scandal by Makis Voridis.
A KKE report on the OPEKEPE scandal accuses the New Democracy government of deliberately avoiding the investigation of criminal responsibilities of its ministers, citing serious indications against former ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis.
The OPEKEPE investigative committee concluded its work with differing reports from the ruling New Democracy party and the opposition; New Democracy states no criminal responsibilities were found for Voridis and Avgenakis, while the opposition calls for a preliminary investigation.
The ruling New Democracy party's report to the Investigative Committee on the OPAPKEPE scandal is reportedly exculpatory for ministers Voridis and Avgenakis.
SYRIZA and New Left members of the investigative committee are calling for a preliminary inquiry into Voridis and Avgenakis, citing Mitsotakis's political responsibility due to central control from the prime minister's office.
The Greek Parliament has approved the new bill on Migration and Asylum by majority vote. The legislation passed despite heated debates, including a controversial remark by Minister Voridis.
Thanos Plevris and Makis Voridis are facing criticism for allegedly competing with the far-right in demonstrating inhumanity. The accusation suggests their actions or rhetoric align with extreme views on human dignity.
Makis Voridis described Maria Karystianou's party as 'ideologically confused,' stating it avoids clear political characteristics, and suggested that Tsipras's goal is to secure second place.
New Democracy parliamentary representative Makis Voridis stated that Turkey's reactions are not due to 'appeasement' but rather Greece's active foreign policy, emphasizing that violating laws is not a democratic duty.
The Panhellenic Federation of Employees of Local Government Organizations (POE-OTA) is determined to proceed with indefinite mobilizations regarding municipal contract workers and the "Voridis provision."
Recent opinion polls in Greece indicate a significant lead for the ruling New Democracy party over PASOK, with varying dynamics for other political figures. Concurrently, Prime Minister Mitsotakis addressed his party's parliamentary group, urging members to intensify their efforts and expressing confidence in future election victories.
The OPEKEPE trial in Greece continued for a third day with Varra's testimony, who criticized the private company serving as a technical consultant and the former Minister of Rural Development, Makis Voridis.
Makis Voridis made pointed public remarks regarding Akis Skertsos's social media post, criticizing individuals whose legitimacy stems from the Prime Minister for making "high-handed" criticisms.
Greek parliamentarians, including Dendias and Voridis, are reportedly considering abstaining from immunity votes due to dissatisfaction with the handling of the OPEKEPE scandal.
A new moment of tension erupted in the Greek Parliament between Zoe Konstantopoulou and Makis Voridis, shortly after a previous incident involving Adonis Georgiadis, with Konstantopoulou sarcastically telling Voridis to 'wait for the innocent to pass'.
The Greek parliamentary investigative committee examining potential criminal liabilities of former Agricultural Development Ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis regarding OPEKEPE concluded its work, as expected, with conflicting findings.
SYRIZA-PS MPs accuse perjury and a conscious attempt to cover up issues within the OPEKEPE agricultural payments organization, citing the 'Varra document' which was officially registered with the Ministry of Rural Development since 2020. The Ministry confirmed the document from former OPEKEPE president Grigoris Varra was sent to former Minister Makis Voridis via e-mail and received a general protocol number.
SYRIZA-PS MP Alexandros Meikopoulos has submitted a confidential letter in Parliament, alleging that Minister M. Voridis was fully aware of certain matters and subsequently lied to the Investigative Committee.
PASOK is reportedly preparing to request the establishment of a Preliminary Inquiry Committee to investigate potential criminal liabilities of former Ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis concerning the OPAPKEPE.
A report by Greece's New Democracy party on the OPEKEPE organization deems the establishment of an investigative committee institutionally correct, concluding that the identified problems are long-standing and cross-party, and do not establish responsibility for ministers Voridis and Avgenakis.
SYRIZA and New Left MPs have requested a pre-inquiry for former Ministers of Rural Development, Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis, attributing criminal responsibilities in their joint report on the OPEKEPE Investigative Committee.
A Greek parliamentary inquiry is reportedly closing before new evidence arrives, with the SYRIZA-P.S. report indicating potential criminal responsibilities for Voridis and Avgenakis.
A Greek article from Avgi reports on a fast-track constitutional revision process, with Makis Voridis playing a leading role, and the first debate in the Plenary scheduled for Wednesday.
SpaceX is reportedly posing a significant threat to traditional telecom operators such as Cosmote, Vodafone, and Nova in Greece, according to a report that also touches on Greek political appointments and shipping companies.
Makis Voridis stated that Ms. Karystianou is politically exploiting her personal tragedy, suggesting that her new party will lose its identity as it gains traction.
Makis Voridis responded to criticism from Antonis Samaras regarding Greece's foreign policy towards Turkey, defending the government's active approach against accusations of appeasement.
Former New Democracy minister Makis Voridis discussed the role of Members of Parliament and the functioning of public administration, stating that citizens approach MPs when they cannot find solutions within the administration.
Greek politician Makis Voridis described European Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi's statement at the Delphi Economic Forum as a "political intervention," questioning its nature as a prosecutorial address.
Greek Minister Makis Voridis described Laura Codruța Kövesi's statements at the Delphi Economic Forum as "political positions" under the guise of fighting corruption, suggesting she acted as a "politi
M. Voridis stated that if he were to evaluate the European Prosecutor's dossiers on OPEKEPE solely on strict legal criteria, he would not vote in favor of lifting parliamentary immunity, but he will consider his decision.
Makis Voridis strongly criticized Zoi Konstantopoulou, leader of Plefsi Eleftherias, for her parliamentary conduct, stating that 'every limit has been exceeded' and that 'no one has behaved like this' before.
A video by Sp. Sourmelidis discusses the truth regarding wiretaps, Voridis, and the Tempi incident, suggesting that Mitsotakis and Trump are seeking legislative regulations to silence bothersome media.
Much discussion has arisen regarding a document from Gr. Varras proposing measures to address the increase in livestock observed during the 2020 declarations, with M. Voridis having taken measures for the 2020 distribution.
Former Greek minister Makis Voridis is facing accusations of perjury in an investigative committee concerning OPEKEPE, following the public release of a compromising email by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
The Greek Parliament is set to discuss the report from the investigative committee concerning OPEKEPE, an organization responsible for agricultural payments. The report indicates no criminal liabilities for Messrs. Voridis and Avgenakis.
Long-standing and cross-party responsibilities, says New Democracy – PASOK sees an organized cover-up – Joint report by SYRIZA and New Left
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According to the report by New Democracy MPs on the OPEKEPE Investigative Committee, no criminal responsibilities were found for former ministers M. Voridis and El. Avgenakis regarding the organization's dysfunctions.
SYRIZA and New Left have issued a joint report on the OPEKEPE scandal, demanding a preliminary inquiry into former ministers Voridis and Avgenakis, stating it's a deep political affair with clear governmental responsibility.