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Results 121 to 125 out of 158.
2017
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11/04/2017
- Measures for the operation of cemeteries and cremation centres requested by the Ombudsman
The Ombudsman highlights the need to adopt measures towards correct siting and operation of cemeteries and cremation centres under conditions which respect public health and the environment. The Independent Authority finds that numerous cemeteries do not comply with environmental and planning legislation, and the delay in establishing cremations centres prevents the free choice of a posthumous disposal of the body which is an individual right. -
10/04/2017
- Radio spot ‘TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT” in Lesvos
On the occasion of the World Day Against Racial Discrimination (March 21st) the Ombudsman, in line with its mission to protect and promote the rights of the child, sponsors a radio spot created by two groups of teenagers in Lesvos, a group of secondary students of the Experimental Lyceum of Mytilini and a group of unaccompanied minors hosted by non-governmental organisations ΜΕΤΑDrasis and PRAKSIS in their hostels. The message will be broadcasted by radio stations of both national and regional coverage. -
07/04/2017
- Τhe Ombudsman requests legal recognition of gender identity, while respecting the rights of transgender people
The Ombudsman calls for immediate adoption of swift, transparent, accessible procedures for change of identity card and other identification documents of transgender people. On the occasion of the adoption of the Decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case “Garçon, A.P. and Nicot v France”, the Ombudsman reiterates its position for immediate legislative intervention in accordance with Resolution 2048/2015 of the plenary of the Parliamentary Conference of the Council of Europe. -
04/04/2017
- The Greek Ombudsman at the Barcelona symposium on Human Rights challenges in Europe
The problems in the management of the current refugee/migration crisis by Greek and European authorities and the challenges to human rights were the main issues tackled by Ombudsman Andreas Pottakis during his speech at the Barcelona symposium on Human Rights challenges in Europe, on April 4, 2017, organised by the Catalan Ombudsman (Sindic de Greuges de Catalunya). Ombudsman Pottakis raised the issues of the lack of a clear and comprehensive policy both at national and at EU level, the failure to offer effective protection of fundamental rights as well as a prospect of integration, and the shortcomings in the reception, registration and accommodation of the refugees and migrants who arrived in Greece during the last two years. -
27/03/2017
- The Ombudsman and the Head of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) have inaugurated a regular cooperation
A regular close cooperation with a view to urgently address all outstanding issues affecting taxpayers was announced by the Ombudsman, Andreas Pottakis and the Head of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, Georgios Pitsilis, following their meeting at the offices of the Ombudsman. The cooperation will include regular meetings of joint high-level teams aiming at processing solutions to specific problems, but also frequent meetings of the Ombudsman with the Head of AADE for direct supervision and acceleration of the procedure. In today’s meeting, the Ombudsman also welcomed the solution of a chronic problem with regard to tax residence and tax equality of spouses with different domicile.
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