Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis says postal voting will be institutionalised in parliamentary elections for voters living outside Greece, under a draft bill to be submitted by the interior ministry.
Speaking on Thursday, January 29, Marinakis said the bill introduces two key reforms: the introduction of postal voting for Greeks abroad and the creation of a dedicated electoral constituency for the Greek diaspora, which will elect three members of parliament.
He also provided updates on a number of current issues, including the ongoing investigation into the fatal accident at the Violanta factory in Trikala.
“All investigative procedures for the completion of the technical assessment and the drafting of the final report on the causes and circumstances of the tragic accident … as well as the preliminary investigation process, are in progress,” he said.
Referring to the fatal road crash in Romania, Marinakis confirmed that seven Greek citizens lost their lives while travelling to attend a PAOK Thessaloniki match in France, with three others injured.
He said the Greek government and the country’s embassy were working closely with local authorities to provide support.
Two of the injured are being airlifted from Timisoara to Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki aboard a specially designed health ministry aircraft. The third injured person remains in Romania after undergoing emergency surgery on January 18, with his condition closely monitored and not considered life-threatening.
Marinakis also highlighted government initiatives aimed at affordable housing and strengthening social cohesion.
He concluded by noting that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was scheduled to meet French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin at the Maximos Mansion at 3.45pm on Thursday.
