In February 2026, Greece signed offshore lease agreements with a Chevron-led consortium for the exploration of oil and gas south of Crete. A month later, the agreements were ratified by the Greek Parliament, thereby acquiring binding force in domestic law.
Will children be banned from ‘Social Media’? With legislation passed and consultation now closed, which platforms could face restrictions?
In March 2026 the Government launched a wide-ranging consultation on children’s access to the internet, ‘Growing up in the online world: a national consultation’. The consultation followed Australia’s ban on social media for under 16s, and an announcement
If children are banned from accessing ‘social media’, which platforms will they be banned from?
In March 2026, the Government launched a wide-ranging consultation on children’s access to the internet, ‘Growing up in the online world: a national consultation’. As part of that consultation, the Government is looking at whether there should be a
Why Primacy Operates Differently in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
The fight against corruption at the EU level is intensifying, with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) at the forefront of these efforts. Yet this effort is now creating friction with deeply entrenched national constitutional traditions. A current debate in
No Exequatur Granted for a Panamanian Judgment in Greece Due to Public Policy Considerations [Piraeus Court of First Instance Case No. 2040/2026, Unreported]
INTRODUCTION
Following a significant hiatus, the public policy defense has re-emerged prominently in discussions surrounding the enforcement of foreign judgments, particularly in the context of a judgment issued by the Panama Maritime Court in 2024. The primary issue addressed by
The Chios Incident: Echoes of Pylos Humanitarian Disaster and Greece's Criminalization of Solidarity
Georgios Athanasiou, PhD Researcher, University of Antwerp
Photo credit:
Julian Lupyan, via Wikimedia
Commons
The Chios migrant
boat shipwreck of 3 February 2026
exemplifies the acute tensions between Greece’s increasingly securitized border
management and its obligations under
A new legal framework for the protection of works of art and collectible items
By Stavros Varveris, Trainee Lawyer at A. & K. METAXOPOULOS AND PARTNERS LAW FIRM
Law No. 5271/2026 introduces a new specialized legal framework combining administrative and criminal regulation for the prevention and repression of art forgery, the protection of the
Greece Health Authorities warn of Botulism Risk in ByHeart Formula
Greece’s National Organization for Medicines (EOF) has issued an urgent warning about an infant formula linked to cases of botulism in the United States and sold online, including through Amazon.
The product, ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, has been associated
New presumptions in favour of CMOs Greek Copyright Law
By Kriton Metaxopoulos, Managing Partner, at A. & K. METAXOPOULOS AND PARTNERS LAW FIRM
Fairly recently, Greek Parliament passed a Bill introducing serious changes to the representation powers of Greek CMOs in an effort to strengthen their position in the Greek market. These changes seriously affect direct licensing in Greece and
Greek data shows increase in Salmonella infections
Greece has reported a rise in Salmonella and Campylobacter infections in 2024 compared to the year before, according to recently released data.
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announced the data on infectious diseases for 2024 based on information from the