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Council of State: Consolidation of two ordinances for settlements before 1923 and over 2,000 inhabitants

The Council of State has ruled as legal the draft Presidential Decree merging two existing housing regulations: one that sets the criteria for demarcation and building conditions in settlements outside the urban plan before 1923, and another that governs building conditions and restrictions for settlements with up to 2,000 inhabitants across the country.

Municipality to address building height bonuses

The controversial issue of the maximum heights of buildings in the Greek capital will be addressed on Monday at the municipal council of Athens. 

The municipality will reportedly present a legal opinion, according to which the building height bonuses included in the building regulation cannot be applied, since they go beyond what is defined by a relevant decree issued in 1955. 

President issues decree dissolving parliament and sets June 25 as next election day

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou issued the presidential decree dissolving Parliament and officially calling for elections on June 25 on Monday. According to the decree, the resulting Parliament will convene on Monday, July 3.

The decree is also signed by caretaker prime minister Ioannis Sarmas and members of the caretaker ministerial cabinet.

Presidential decree accepts resignation of Supreme Court vice president

A presidential decree was issued Friday accepting the resignation of Christos Tzanerikos, who was the vice president of the Supreme Court and the president of the A1 chamber of the court.

The A1 chamber is responsible for verifying the legality of political parties that participate in parliamentary elections.

Presidential Decree offers Parliament advisory role in appointment of EYP chief, changes surveillance approval

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou today signed a legislative decree that was drafted by the government in order to, as it said, "address the exceptionally urgent need to adopt regulations to bolster the integrity of the National Intelligence Service [EYP]."

Constitutional Court annuls portions of regulations on remote schooling

Ljubljana – The Constitutional Court has found multiple provisions of regulations that formed the legal basis for remote schooling in primary schools and schools for special needs children incompatible with the law. Some have been annulled outright, for one major provision it has given the National Assembly two months to change the law.

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