Greek Political Figures and Judicial Proceedings Amidst Vatican Diplomacy

In the coming days, handwritten documents are expected to reach the Greek Parliament concerning former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis, former Deputy Minister Giorgos Karagiannis, and possibly former Deputy Minister Michalis Papadopoulos, according to newsit.gr and other sources. High-ranking officials reportedly accused the political leadership of the Transport Ministry of ignoring security risks before the Tempi tragedy but received no response. Sources indicate a possible agreement between Maximou and Karamanlis that New Democracy would vote in favor of referring the former minister directly to the Judicial Council if judicial proceedings occur, similar to what happened with Christos Triantopoulos. Meanwhile, the cabinet will meet at 11 AM to discuss Constantine Kyranakis’ bill regarding trains, focusing on restructuring Greece’s rail system through privatization, advanced safety systems, and modern training programs for staff. In Vatican diplomacy, despite international media scrutiny over seating arrangements during Pope Francis’ funeral, protocol was maintained. Donald Trump sat among African leaders while other heads of state were positioned accordingly. Conversations revealed warm exchanges between figures like Joe Biden and Greek representatives, contrasting with Melania Trump’s cooler demeanor. Additionally, government spokesperson Paulos Marinakis engaged directly with citizens via social media, addressing both policy issues and personal inquiries.