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Parliamentary inquiry to handle bribery claims as parties build differing narratives

A debate lasting more than 20 hours ended early on Thursday with Parliament voting to set up a preliminary judicial inquiry into claims that Novartis bribed 10 politicians to secure favourable treatment.

Parties clash over Novartis allegations in sign of things to come

Greek Parliament began debating on Wednesday morning the Novartis bribery allegations, with the aim of deciding in a late-night vote whether MPs should launch an inquiry into the clams that as many as 10 politicians accepted under-the-table payments from the Swiss pharmaceutical giant.

Coalition and opposition gear up for battle over Novartis claims

Following a three-day weekend, attention turned to the Novartis bribery allegations again on Tuesday as Parliament prepares to debate the affair and vote on whether to launch a preliminary judicial inquiry.

Tsipras confirms Parliament will probe contentious Novartis bribery claims

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras confirmed on Monday that the government is going to launch a parliamentary inquiry into allegations that Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis bribed former prime ministers and ex-ministers.

Novartis bribery claims to be examined by parliamentary inquiry

SYRIZA has decided to ask for Parliament to investigate the allegations that as many as 10 former Greek politicians were bribed by pharmaceutical giant Novartis, in what is becoming the most dominant issue in Greek politics at the moment.

Coalition turns focus to bribery claims, eyes damage to opposition

Allegations regarding the actions of pharmaceutical Novartis in Greece look set to form the next political battleground between the government and the opposition.

Edgy atmosphere ahead of new protest over Macedonia name issue

A frenzied atmosphere is developing ahead of Sunday’s protest over the Macedonia issue as talks between Skopje and Athens continue despite apparent disagreements between the two sides.

Coalition braces for Sunday demo, ponders impact on cooperation

The government is bracing itself for Sunday’s demonstration in Athens over the Macedonia name issue but does not seem to be deterred in its efforts to reach a settlement with Skopje.

Government takes another stab at media regulation among growing scepticism

By: Georgia Nakou

Earlier this month, Greece’s media regulator started the process of examining the bids for private TV broadcast licenses.

Kammenos dismisses talk of coalition rift but maintains Macedonia name objections

Defence Minister Panos Kammenos sought to dampen speculation about a possible rift in the coalition over the Macedonia issue by insisting on Monday that he intends to see out his agreement with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras for a four-year term.