Hellenic Parliament

Profile narrative

The Hellenic Parliament, also known as the Greek Parliament, is the supreme legislative body of Greece. It is responsible for enacting laws, approving the national budget, and overseeing the work of the executive branch. As a unicameral institution, its members are elected by citizens through a proportional representation system. The Parliament convenes in its historic building situated on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, the country's capital. Through its plenary sessions and specialised committees, it debates policy, scrutinises government actions, and represents the interests of the Greek populace.

The institution operates under the framework of the Greek Constitution, which defines its powers and procedural rules. It has the authority to ratify international treaties, initiate constitutional revisions, and approve declarations of war or peace. Parliamentary proceedings are generally open to the public, with live broadcasts and published transcripts ensuring transparency. In January 2020, the Parliament was among several Greek government targets of a denial-of-service cyber-attack claimed by the Turkish hacker group Anka Neferler, which temporarily disrupted its online services without resulting in data loss. Following the incident, authorities investigated the attack and have since worked to strengthen the Parliament's cybersecurity resilience while continuing its legislative functions.

Incidents

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