The Fourth Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court of Greece has annulled the 2020 ruling from the Athens Monomele Eferteio, recognizing the Marfin Bank’s responsibility for not implementing safety measures that could have prevented the destruction of a neoclassical building…
The plenary session of Greece’s Council of State has deemed provisions of the new building regulations unconstitutional, citing significant alterations in residential environments due to increased building heights. This ruling impacts hundreds of properties nationwide. Lawyer Andreas Papapetropoulos highlights the…
The Council of State in Greece has deemed most provisions of the New Building Regulation unconstitutional, as announced by Chief Justice Michalis Pikrammenos. The ruling affects future building permits but will not be retroactive for permits already issued. The court…
Romania’s Supreme Court has ruled that the presidential election, initially held on Sunday, must be completely redone due to invalid results from the first round. The decision follows revelations of Russian hybrid interference, including the promotion of far-right candidate Calin…
The Federal Court of Germany ruled that garden centers in North Rhine-Westphalia may sell Christmas decorations, including ornaments and cinnamon sticks, on Sundays. This decision, stemming from a dispute over competitors’ sales restrictions, is expected to influence other states. The…
Approximately 370,000 pensioners in Greece are awaiting a ruling from the Supreme Special Court regarding retroactive payments for an 11-month period totaling up to €4,000 each. This case stems from a previous ruling by the Council of State in 2015….
Following the Supreme Court ruling on wealth taxation, Dutch politics is embroiled in discussions on a new framework for taxing assets. Diverging views among coalition partners complicate the debate, focusing on what constitutes a fair tax on savings, stocks, and…
New Delhi, home to 30 million people, is facing a severe air pollution crisis, leading to significant health concerns for children. The Supreme Court’s decision to close schools has intensified parental outrage, as they express frustration over the living conditions…
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin is reviving the government’s contentious legal reforms that aim to strengthen executive power, which have been stalled since the onset of the Gaza war. Critics warn that these changes could undermine democratic institutions, especially the…
The New Left party has submitted a request for an emergency session of the Production and Trade Committee following significant revelations related to the tragic train accident in the town of Tempe. The request comes amid an urgent investigation ordered…
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro view the Supreme Court as a threat to their freedoms, claiming it targets conservative voices. Under Chief Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the court has intensified efforts against misinformation, leading to the shutdown of…
Brazilian authorities suspect terrorism following two explosions outside the Supreme Court in Brasília. A local politician attempted to detonate explosives but was killed in the process, with no additional injuries reported. Police have launched an investigation into potential terrorism and…
