Tag: parliament
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Greek lawmakers elect former parliament speaker Constantine Tassoulas as president
Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece’s new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou. Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new president. Constantine Tassoulas, 65, was elected to the largely…
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Justin Trudeau resigns as prime minister of Canada after growing calls to step down
Trudeau, who has led Canada for nine years as the leader of the governing Liberal Party, has seen his government thrust into turmoil after his finance minister quit last month. Justin Trudeau stepped down as prime minister of Canada on Monday amidst a crisis in his government and low polling ratings. He has also resigned…