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

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...

22 August

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Tax Evasion in Greece

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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...

22 August

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Purchasing property via auction

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Purchasing property via auction Although the initial bid price in an auction usually corresponds to the property's market value and does not always offer exceptional purchasing opportunities, the transparency of the electronic auction system has increased buyer interest. Financial institutions have created a dedicated website (landea.gr) with more information and search capabilities compared to the official public database (e-auction.gr). However, the alignment of the initial bid price with the property's market value may indicate that there is no significant opportunity, as the forced sale price is typically lower. Risks for the successful bidder remain. Despite the low adjudication price, the new owner...

22 August

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Money Laundering from illegal activities

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Legal Considerations for Money Laundering – The Legalization of Proceeds from Criminal Activities Money laundering, a crime defined and prosecuted under the legal framework, has seen significant amendments, particularly following the enactment of Law 4816/2021. This law revised Law 4557/2018, which itself was aligned with EU Directive 1673/2018, detailing the criminal offense of money laundering, commonly referred to as the "legalization of proceeds from criminal activities." This offense requires a prior, separate illegal act, known as the predicate offense, from which the property subject to laundering is derived. Predicate offenses, which include but are not limited to, organized crime, bribery, human...

19 August

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Defamation of character: Conditions and resulting claims

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Defamation in Greece The provisions you've outlined from Articles 57 and 59 of the Civil Code, along with the corresponding constitutional protections, form a robust framework for safeguarding the right to personality in Greece. This right, as you described, is an absolute, inalienable, and deeply personal right that encompasses various aspects of an individual's identity—physical, mental, emotional, and social. The law recognizes that any unlawful insult or infringement on these aspects gives the offended party the right to seek both the removal of the insult and preventive measures to ensure it doesn't recur. This legal protection extends to a range of personal...

19 August

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Embezzlement of Money and Transactions

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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...

19 August

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Forgery: Penalty & Defence

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

Forgery in Greece is one of the most serious offences a person can commit. This is why it is vital to seek legal help if you are accused of it. Charges of forgery can have serious consequences, such as a fine, imprisonment, but obviously also damage to your reputation and social standing, which will adversely affect your personal and professional career. The offence of forgery Under the Penal Code, the crime of forgery in Greece is regulated and punished by Article 216. Its first paragraph states that “Whoever makes a forged or altered document for the purpose of misleading another person by...

19 August

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Due Diligence Lawyers in Greece: Comprehensive Legal Expertise for Real Estate and Corporate Transactions

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Due Diligence Economou & Economou law office the best real estate Lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Due Diligence Lawyers in Greece: Comprehensive Legal Expertise for Real Estate and Corporate Transactions In the intricate landscape of business and real estate transactions in Greece, the role of due diligence cannot be overstated. The due diligence process in Athens, and throughout Greece, serves as a critical safeguard, designed to uncover all relevant business and legal information about a company, property, or enterprise. This process is particularly vital when purchasing real estate, investing in a business, or engaging in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. The experienced attorneys at Economou & Economou Law Office stand out in this field, offering...

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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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...

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...

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