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Parliament to debate Tempe crash report amid cover-up allegations
Greek lawmakers on Wednesday will discuss the findings of a House committee probe into the deadly Tempe train crash, in what is expected to be a tense debate amid accusations of a cover-up by opposition parties.
EU’s chief prosecutor investigating Tempe disaster critical of ministerial immunity
The current legal framework in Greece has not allowed the European Public Prosecutor Office (EPPO) to investigate the Tempe railway disaster fully because ministers enjoy immunity for their actions carried out during their time in office, the European Union's chief prosecutor has said.
EU to scrutinize Vasiliko energy project
The procedures and decisions related to Cyprus' largest energy project at Vasilikos are gaining significant attention. According to information from the country's Audit Office, a file is being prepared for a complaint with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).
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EPPO drops charges against MEP Maria Spyraki in fraud case
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has decided to dismiss its proceedings against Greek MEP Maria Spyraki, in a case of suspected fraud in relation to the management of the parliamentary allowance, and in particular concerning the remuneration of Accredited Parliamentary Assistants.
EPPO: Prosecution of 23 suspects in railway restoration project
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Athens announced on Monday that it has launched criminal proceedings against 23 individuals. The charges are related to offenses connected to the execution of contracts for the upgrading and improvement of the Signaling-Telecontrol System within the Greek railway network.
EU prosecutor’s office sends railway case file to parliament
The Greek branch of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is sending its case files to the Greek Parliament regarding a 2014 contract for the completion of key infrastructural works on the national railway, it was reported on Friday.
MEP Eva Kaili also being investigated for fraud, report says
In the wake of allegations that she was involved in the so-called Qatargate kickback scandal, Greek MEP Eva Kaili is also being investigated for misappropriating European Parliament funds, Politico has reported.
PEGA head denies report on spyware inquiry
Jeroen Lenaers, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA), issued a statement Wednesday clarifying that there was no request from PEGA to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) regarding an investigation into the alleged wiretapping scandal in Greece.
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EU prosecutor launches investigation into spyware in Greece, says report
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is investigating the use of illegal spyware in wiretaps on journalists, politicians, businesspeople and members of the public in Greece, Euractiv reported on Tuesday.
EU prosecutor’s office opens investigation into COVID vaccine purchases
The EPPO didn’t specify who was being investigated, or which of the EU’s vaccine contracts are under scrutiny