The number of parliamentary immunity waivers for Greek politician Pavlos Polakis has reached 14, with Zoe Konstantopoulou also facing nearly 10, while the case of Dimitris Avramopoulos is set for discussion in three months.
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis attacked Pavlos Polakis and Marios Salmas, publicizing the timeline of an EOPYY case and questioning Polakis's obligation to Salmas for canceling a €176,600 fine.
Pavlos Polakis has been officially reinstated to the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance parliamentary group. This announcement comes ahead of an internal election for the party's presidency.
SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis commented on his return to parliamentary duties with a sharp social media post, simultaneously launching an attack on the party's leader, Sokratis Famellos.
G. Amanatidis has been elected as Secretary of the Parliamentary Group amidst a new wave of departures, with the return of Pavlos Polakis also being planned.
Pavlos Polakis launched criticisms against S. Famellos for supporting Tsipras, calling it 'the definition of indignity,' and asserted his ability to bring SYRIZA into parliament with a respectable percentage, unlike Rena Dourou.
Christos Giannoulis, the spokesperson for Greece's SYRIZA party, has publicly stated his intention to leave the party if Pavlos Polakis assumes the role of party president. This declaration highlights internal tensions within the opposition party.
The Central Committee meeting of Greece's SYRIZA party has devolved into a field of intense confrontation, with the two factions deeply entrenched over the official party line, particularly with Pavlos Polakis's side insisting on a specific process.
Pavlos Polakis has launched a strong attack regarding alleged illegal actions by the deputy secretary and confirmed that the Central Committee meeting will proceed as planned.
Pavlos Polakis has issued a 'warm request' to 'former comrades' or those planning to leave, asking them not to participate in the Central Committee vote on Saturday.
Pavlos Polakis has announced his intention to run for the presidency of the SYRIZA party, reiterating his call for Famellos' resignation. He confirmed his candidacy on Naftemporiki TV.
Rena Dourou has expressed discomfort and distanced herself from Pavlos Polakis' public declaration of interest in the SYRIZA leadership, indicating new internal party dynamics.
Tension arose during the SYRIZA-PS Political Secretariat meeting, involving Sokratis Famellos, Nikos Pappas, and Pavlos Polakis, amidst discussions on party strategy and its stance towards the Greek Left.
Pavlos Polakis stated that the 'destructive course' of the SYRIZA party must be stopped following what he described as an 'incomprehensible decision' by the central committee.
Pavlos Polakis, a SYRIZA MP, expressed his confusion regarding the party's decision to support Alexis Tsipras's new ELAS initiative, emphasizing SYRIZA's historical significance.
Pavlos Polakis has issued an ultimatum to Sokratis Famelos, demanding an agreement with Alexis Tsipras within ten days, or party bodies will reconvene.
The Central Committee of Greece's SYRIZA party held a critical meeting to debate the party's future direction, including potential alliances and its relationship with former leader Alexis Tsipras. Key figures like Sokratis Famellos and Pavlos Polakis presented differing views on the party's path forward.
Pavlos Polakis reportedly expressed strong disagreement with Sokratis Famellos's proposal at the SYRIZA Political Secretariat, rejecting the leadership's strategy and demanding immediate organizational restructuring.
Pavlos Polakis has declared readiness for a 'first battle' within SYRIZA, ahead of critical meetings of the party's Political Secretariat and Central Committee. This signals escalating internal tensions within the Greek political party.
Pavlos Polakis has sent a new message to the SYRIZA leadership, specifically to Sokratis Famellos, clarifying that he will participate in the Central Committee meeting on June 6, 2026, despite his expulsion from the parliamentary group.
Greece's SYRIZA party is facing an internal crisis following the 'deletion' of Pavlos Polakis, prompting speculation about his future plans. While Sokratis Famelos emphasizes Alexis Tsipras's crucial role, Tsipras reportedly seeks to distance himself from the party's turmoil.
The expulsion of Pavlos Polakis from SYRIZA's parliamentary group has triggered a new wave of internal party turmoil and political developments, with Polakis urging members not to leave the party.
Pavlos Polakis has been expelled from the SYRIZA Parliamentary Group by Sokratis Famellos following a 'provocative and aggressive' social media post. Polakis criticized the decision, claiming he broke a world record for being expelled by three party leaders without justification.
Pavlos Polakis was found guilty by the Court of Appeals of defamatory libel against Stamatis Poulis from KEELPNO. The court imposed a five-month prison sentence, suspended for three years.
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Makarios Lazaridis, launched a fierce criticism against PASOK, accusing the party of acting as a 'tail' to Pavlos Polakis and Stefanos Kasselakis after they voted against measures supporting livestock farmers and addressing foot-and-mouth disease.
Pavlos Polakis criticized Nikolas Farantouris's presence at the PASOK Congress, calling the MEP a 'buoy' and regretting not having 'humiliated' him when he ran for SYRIZA leadership.
Signs of de-escalation were observed at the SYRIZA Central Committee meeting following a second speech by Sokratis Famelos, after a confrontation between Famelos and Pavlos Polakis.
SYRIZA's Transparency Department and Pavlos Polakis revealed that a livestock farmer, related to a New Democracy MP and member of an investigative committee, received subsidies totaling 56,123.57 euros for 2023-2024.
Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis strongly reacted to a post by SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis regarding the beating of Cepal's CEO, calling it an 'unthinkable' post.
Pavlos Polakis, SYRIZA-PS Transparency Sector Head, discussed internal party matters and the ongoing debate about forming a united front of progressive forces, stating that they will not surrender the country to Mitsotakis' right-wing.
A fierce online argument erupted between Nikos Karantika and Pavlos Polakis following incidents during Adonis Georgiadis' recent visit to Nikaia General State Hospital, with both exchanging harsh accusations.
SYRIZA (Koumoundourou) has called for the re-examination of the Novartis case files, specifically mentioning those related to Georgiadis and Avramopoulos, with former minister Pavlos Polakis claiming vindication for his stance on the scandal.
The SYRIZA Central Committee convened amidst significant internal turmoil, including the resignation of Dimitris Hatzisokratis and strong accusations from Pavlos Polakis against Alexis Tsipras regarding a 'plan to dissolve SYRIZA'. Rena Dourou was elected as the SYRIZA parliamentary group leader.
SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis has launched a strong attack on fellow party members, citing an exclusive report by Newsbeast that revealed intense internal party processes.
SYRIZA's Pavlos Polakis has celebrated his return to the party's parliamentary group for the third time, while simultaneously criticizing Famellos for what he called a display of 'smallness and indignity.' Polakis's circles are also reportedly urging Dourou to withdraw her candidacy for parliamentary group president.
SYRIZA-PS spokesperson Christos Yannoulis has responded to Pavlos Polakis' comments about 'wretchedness,' stating that 'wretchedness is to presuppose that you are and no one else is.'
SYRIZA will participate in the upcoming elections, and Pavlos Polakis has announced his intention to run for the party's presidency. This confirms the party's electoral presence and an internal leadership contest.
The election of the new president for Greece's SYRIZA parliamentary group is facing institutional and political challenges, including the reintegration of Pavlos Polakis and an unclear electoral body.
A scheduled meeting of the SYRIZA Central Committee has caused significant internal chaos within the party, with conflicting statements from officials regarding its legitimacy and whether it will proceed as planned. Pavlos Polakis has been a vocal proponent for the meeting to take place, despite an acting secretary's attempts to postpone it.
SYRIZA has been thrown into new turmoil following the unexpected resignation of Sokratis Famelos from the party leadership, with attention now turning to his successor. Pavlos Polakis has already declared his candidacy for the leadership, amidst veiled criticisms directed at Alexis Tsipras.
Greek politicians Pavlos Polakis and Adonis Georgiadis engaged in a heated public exchange. Polakis launched a strong attack on Georgiadis, while Georgiadis responded by questioning former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's integrity.
A Greek political party is emphasizing the need to prioritize collectivity over personal strategies, criticizing Pavlos Polakis for raising leadership issues and warning against a new cycle of introversion.
Pavlos Polakis, a prominent SYRIZA member, has called for the resignation of Sokratis Famellos from the party's parliamentary group and announced his intention to run for the party's leadership. Polakis also stated his desire to immediately return to the SYRIZA parliamentary group.
Pavlos Polakis announced that signatures have been gathered to convene the Central Committee of SYRIZA, as the party faces intense internal discussions regarding its future direction and developments around Alexis Tsipras's ELAS.
Pavlos Polakis once again attacked Sokratis Famellos, calling it "absolute absurdity" for the Central Committee to support another party without resignation, and urged Alexis Tsipras to clarify the situation.
Pavlos Polakis is pressuring Sokratis Famellos to immediately present a concrete proposal regarding future cooperation among progressive forces in Greece and their approach to upcoming elections.
Pavlos Polakis stated that 'historical parties are not abolished by individual decisions' when asked about the continuity of SYRIZA and whether he would support Alexis Tsipras's new political endeavor.
Pavlos Polakis and 36 other members of SYRIZA's Central Committee are proposing an autonomous electoral campaign for the party if efforts for a unified front fail, amidst internal discussions about the party's future direction.
Pavlos Polakis, ahead of the SYRIZA Political Secretariat meeting, stated that historical parties cannot be abolished by individual decisions. His comments suggest internal party discussions or disagreements.
In a Facebook post featuring him holding a 13.5 kg grouper, Pavlos Polakis indirectly commented on recent political developments and the formation of a new party by Alexis Tsipras, stating, "We don't fish in troubled waters."
Pavlos Polakis has been expelled from the SYRIZA parliamentary group, a decision officially announced in parliament. This move has caused significant internal uproar within the party, with some members expressing support for Polakis and calling for his reinstatement.
The expulsion of Pavlos Polakis from the SYRIZA party has created significant repercussions for the political group and its leader, Alexis Tsipras. The move followed an event involving Tsipras in Chalandri.
SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis launched an attack on Stavros Papastavrou and Nikos Tsafos, accusing them of being agents of the United States, Germany, and Israel during a parliamentary debate on renewable energy.
A fierce and heated exchange occurred in the Greek Parliament between Makarios Lazaridis and Pavlos Polakis, concerning allegations of a "deep state" and issues related to OPEKEPE, with strong words exchanged including shouts of "Shut up, Lazaridis!"
SYRIZA's transparency sector head Pavlos Polakis and 11 other MPs have submitted a question and a request for documents in Parliament regarding loans to the New Democracy (ND) and PASOK parties.
SYRIZA-PS MP Pavlos Polakis has proposed electoral cooperation among progressive forces, based on a program designed to be electorally victorious and capable of overthrowing the New Democracy government, during a speech to the party's Central Committee.
SYRIZA politicians Pavlos Polakis and Kostas Zachariadis had a public confrontation in the Parliament's Peristyle, with Polakis reportedly demanding explanations from Zachariadis for comments made on TV panels.
The Greek government aims for 200 votes to establish postal voting for Greeks abroad, but SYRIZA faces internal disagreement, particularly from Pavlos Polakis, making the required two-thirds majority for a three-seat constituency difficult.
Pavlos Polakis, Syriza-PS Transparency Sector Head, spoke about the party's internal affairs and the ongoing discussion for a united front of progressive forces in Greece.
SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis launched a fierce attack on PASOK MEP Nikolas Farantouris, calling him a 'buoy and a wanderer,' following Farantouris's criticism of former SYRIZA president Sokratis Famellos.
Reports indicate that Pavlos Polakis is withdrawing his candidacy for the leadership of SYRIZA, with greetings from Sfakia and a mantinada suggesting his decision.
Infighting has erupted within SYRIZA regarding the leadership race, with circles close to Pavlos Polakis calling for Rena Dourou to voluntarily withdraw her candidacy. This signals growing tensions within the party ahead of the election.
The SYRIZA parliamentary group is experiencing significant internal turmoil, with members departing and accusations of unacceptable maneuvering. Pavlos Polakis is set to return to the group, while other members have abstained from meetings.
Pavlos Polakis, a prominent SYRIZA member, stated his belief that he can secure a respectable percentage for the party in parliament and expressed personal concerns about his daughter moving to Switzerland.
The SYRIZA party is experiencing a wave of resignations and internal conflict, particularly concerning Pavlos Polakis. Accusations of threats and disruptive behavior have been made against Polakis during a Political Secretariat meeting.
Pavlos Polakis announced his candidacy for the SYRIZA party presidency and his return to the party's parliamentary group during a historic Central Committee meeting. He stated that the 'plan b' had failed and emphasized his commitment to the party.
Adonis Georgiadis accused Alexis Tsipras of avoiding responsibility for changes to the Penal Codes, while Pavlos Polakis criticized Tsipras for opposing SYRIZA and called for the party to move forward. Both politicians publicly challenged Tsipras's integrity and actions.
SYRIZA official Pavlos Polakis has appealed to members planning to leave the party not to attend or vote in the Central Committee meeting. He urged them to leave the decision-making to those who are committed to the party.
Pavlos Polakis described the situation within SYRIZA-PS as 'unprecedented in political history,' stating that he remains present for the party's future despite internal conflicts.
The public claim for leadership by Pavlos Polakis and Rena Dourou's dissatisfaction reflect the initial differentiations within SYRIZA's internal opposition, signaling an intensifying succession battle.
Adonis Georgiadis publicly criticized Pavlos Polakis, referencing the vindication of Pouli and Theofilatos in the KEELPNO case. Georgiadis used the idiom, "We don't wear pants just to keep warm," to emphasize his point.
Socrates Famellos, a SYRIZA official, reiterated the party's commitment to supporting Alexis Tsipras's ELAS, while also criticizing other party members like Pavlos Polakis and Nikos Pappas for frequently requesting meetings.
Rina Dourou, Pavlos Polakis, and Nikos Pappas are united against Sokrates Famellos within SYRIZA, despite having different ambitions, highlighting internal party struggles.
SYRIZA-PS MPs Pavlos Polakis and Nikos Pappas, along with eight other parliamentarians, have submitted an inquiry and an AKE regarding programs aimed at combating childhood obesity.
SYRIZA's proposal for alignment with former leader Alexis Tsipras passed with 75% of the vote, despite strong opposition from some party members like Pavlos Polakis and Rena Dourou. The decision follows a period of intense internal conflict within the party.
A post by Giorgos Siakantaris caused a stir within SYRIZA and EL.AS, appearing to endorse Sokratis Famellos' proposal and paving the way for Koumoundourou executives to join Alexis Tsipras' new political endeavor, drawing a strong response from Pavlos Polakis.
Pavlos Polakis, a SYRIZA MP, issued a warning ahead of the party's Political Committee meeting, emphasizing that 'historical parties are not abolished by individual decisions.' His comments come amidst internal party discussions.
Former minister and MP Pavlos Polakis sent a message to Alexis Tsipras and the SYRIZA leadership by posting a photo of a large grouper he caught while spearfishing, with a caption implying he doesn't fish in troubled waters.
Syriza President Sokratis Famellos commented on political developments within the center-left and the expulsion of Pavlos Polakis. Famellos described the former minister's public intervention as "offensive and indecent," arguing that it lacked substance.
Eleven members of SYRIZA's Central Committee have demanded the cancellation of Pavlos Polakis' expulsion from the party. This request highlights ongoing turmoil within the Greek political party.
Pavlos Polakis has reaffirmed his position within SYRIZA's party organs via Facebook, responding to reports that suggested his exclusion following his expulsion from the parliamentary group.
During a parliamentary session, Greek MP Pavlos Polakis criticized pharmaceutical companies, stating that the "innovation fund" leads to increased profits for them and highlighting the problem of clawback.
A heated public confrontation erupted between Stefanos Kassellakis and Pavlos Polakis, sparked by the postponement of their judicial case. The leaders exchanged strong accusations on social media.
Independent MEP Nikos Farandouris issued an angry statement targeting SYRIZA and specifically Pavlos Polakis, accusing them of slandering him after they criticized his choices, particularly his presence at the PASOK conference.
Greek politicians Konstantinos Kyranakis and Pavlos Polakis engaged in a heated debate in Parliament over new government measures and fuel taxation, exchanging barbs regarding their mathematical abilities.
The SYRIZA Political Secretariat reportedly discussed the potential suspension of the party's operations, with internal conflicts over timelines, calls for collaborations, and criticism from Pavlos Polakis directed at Alexis Tsipras's inner circle dominating the meeting ahead of the Central Committee.
A public dispute between Pavlos Polakis and Kostas Zachariadis is seen by many as more than a personal confrontation, signaling the re-emergence of deeper internal disagreements within SYRIZA regarding the party's strategy.
Greek politician Pavlos Polakis has issued a response to a legal notice from Dimitriadis concerning the ongoing wiretapping scandal, asserting his stance on the issue.
A heated exchange with heavy insults erupted on Facebook between Nikos Karanikas and Pavlos Polakis, sparked by incidents during Adonis Georgiadis' recent visit to Nikaia General State Hospital.