18 November

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The safety issues of Deepfake Technology

Deepfake safety issues - Economou & Economou best technology law office in Athens Greece

Deepfake safety issues In recent years there has been an evolution in the applications found in the digital smartphone app stores and any user with minimal knowledge can make use of the technology based on any facial photo and add voice, including perpetrators who deceive users to steal their personal information such as bank accounts through social network accounts without the consent of the users themselves. Several apps for identity purposes such as banking or eGovernment apps ask the users to take a photo of their face in special lighting conditions and from multiple sides. The reason why it becomes more difficult to...

29 December

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Adoption process in Greece

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Adoption process in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best family lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Adoption process in Greece and the issues arising from adopting a child in Greece is of increasing concern to more and more people in our country and serious efforts are being made to ensure that both adopters and adopted children live with dignity, safety and their rights are fully guaranteed. Adoption process in Greece is understood as the complex of legal acts by which a legal relationship is created between two persons, i.e. a parent (father or mother) and a child (son or daughter). The person who acquires the status of parent is called the adoptive parent and the person who...

04 January

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Vehicle seizure in Greece under the CCP – Disposal by the tax authority prior to an acquittal

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Vehicle seizure in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best civil lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Vehicle seizure in Greece under the CCP - Disposal by the tax authority prior to an acquittal According to the provisions of the CCP, all documents and other objects found in the possession of the arrested person and related to the crime are confiscated and delivered with a report to the competent prosecutor or investigating judge. They shall then be handed over for sheets either to the clerk of the court or to other escrow agents. If the judicial council finds that no charge should be brought or the court acquits the accused, they are obliged to order the return of...

17 August

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Greece is becoming a centre for millionaires.1,200 tycoons will move to the country in 2024, 64,700 are already here

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Greece center of millionaires - Economou & Economou law office the best immigration lawyers in Athens Greece for high network individuals econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Wealthy relocating to Greece Around 1,100 foreign millionaires (people with liquid or investable wealth of more than $1 million) moved to Greece in 2023 and a further 1,200 are expected to do so in 2024. The "hot" spots are Attica, Mykonos and Crete. "Despite a difficult start to the decade following the Greek debt crisis, Greece has seen a strong recovery, with wealthy relocating to Greece making property prices and the number of millionaires in the country increasing significantly, especially in recent years".Greece already has 64,700 millionaires, 105 people with assets of more than $100 million and 8 billionaires - the country's millionaire...

19 August

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Obstruction of communication between father and child. Improper exercise of parental authority by the mother, removal of parental authority & exclusive assignment of custody of minor child to the father

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in Family Law, Uncategorized

Poor exercise of parental responsibility - Economou & Economou law office the best family law lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Poor parental responsibility An important decision was recently issued by the Athens Court of First Instance regarding the exclusive award of custody of a minor child to his father. The court was called upon to decide between the opposing claims of the two parents, who claimed exclusive custody of their minor child. The case was of particular interest, as during the hearing the mother's misuse of parental authority was revealed. From the birth of the child until the hearing of the case, the mother had made systematic efforts to cut off all ties between the child and his father, using both legal...

19 August

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Embezzlement of Money and Transactions

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Embezzlement in Greece - Economou & Economou law office best criminal lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30)2103603824

Embezzlement in Greece Embezzlement is the crime of illegally embezzling (in whole or in part) foreign movable property that has somehow come into one's possession. In order to commit this crime of violating a legal right to property, the thing (which of course includes money) must have already come into the actor's possession, and then the actor must embezzle it (i.e., perform an act that only the lawful owner can do). When is the crime of embezzlement committed?From the provisions of the Criminal Code as amended in 2019, the conditions under which the crime is established are derived as follows(Alpha) (a) Criminal...

22 August

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Tax Evasion in Greece

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Tax evasion in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best tax lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30)2103603824

Tax Evasion in Greece as a Criminal Act: Understanding the Law and Your Defense What is "Tax Evasion"? Tax evasion refers to the illegal act of deliberately avoiding tax obligations by an individual or business. For it to be considered a criminal offense and result in legal liability, the avoidance must be intentional rather than accidental. In contrast, tax avoidance involves legally finding ways to reduce taxable income. Tax evasion is a serious criminal offense under Greek law, with severe penalties that can include hefty fines, imprisonment, and reputational damage. In Greece, the authorities take tax evasion very seriously, given the significant impact...

24 August

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The Legal Framework of Antiquities Smuggling in Greece: Severe Penalties and Expert Legal Defense

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Antiquities smuggling in Greece -Economou & Economou law office the best criminal law office in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30)2103603824

Antiquiites smuggling in Greece, a crime that strikes at the very heart of Greece’s cultural heritage, is treated with utmost seriousness under Greek law. The rich history of Greece, spanning millennia and encompassing countless invaluable artifacts, makes the country a prime target for illicit trade. The Greek Penal Code sets forth stringent penalties for those involved in the illegal trade of antiquities, reflecting the state's commitment to preserving its cultural legacy. This article delves into the legal ramifications of antiquities smuggling in Greece and emphasizes the importance of securing expert legal defense for those accused of such crimes. Legal Definition and...

29 October

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What do the car crash victims claim?

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Car crush victim claim - Economou & Economou law office the best traffic accident lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

What do the car crash victims claim? Usually after a car accident, the claims from victims that arise for compensation for the victims stem from the cases we will mention below. By studying the circumstances of Your car accident on an individual case-by-case basis, the best traffic accidents lawyers in Greece of Economou & Economou law office in Athens, are able to responsibly guide You regarding the: Material Damages Of the damaged vehicle, which were caused by the road accident and usually consist of material damage to the vehicle, expenses incurred by the use of a taxi to transport the victim until the...

01 November

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Cyber Investment Scams

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in Technology Law, Tourism Law

Investment scams - Most frequent questions from our clients How can I immediately understand that I have become a victim of fraud before it is too late? Sadly, the majority of people are attracted to quick money, and that is precisely the foundation upon which the offenders build their strategies. Therefore, in every case that we have handled thus far, the perpetrators first ask the victim to invest a meager sum of 250–500 euros. They do this because they are well aware that the typical Greek will "risk" such a sum to ascertain the reliability of the company that is being recommended...

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