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The electronic lease declaration does not eliminate the need for a written private lease agreement

by Ourania Sagiakou | May 8, 2026 | Blog

The electronic lease declaration does not eliminate the need for a written private lease agreement. The submission of lease information through the electronic platform of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) does not replace or abolish the private lease...

Resubmission of an Administrative Petition after Its Initial Rejection: Requirement to Invoke Decisive New Facts or Evidence.

by Ourania Sagiakou | Feb 19, 2026 | Blog

Certificatory (confirmatory) acts of the Administration do not constitute administrative acts in the strict sense, since they lack enforceability; they merely confirm an already existing legal situation and, therefore, are not amenable to judicial review. Such a...

Violation of the Duty of Truthfulness in Civil Litigation. Procedural (Disciplinary) Penalties. Liability for Damages Based on Tort Law.

by Ourania Sagiakou | Feb 19, 2026 | Blog

Article 116 para. 1 of the Greek Code of Civil Procedure (Good Faith Conduct of Proceedings) Pursuant to Article 116(1) of the Greek Code of Civil Procedure (GCCP) (Good Faith Conduct of Proceedings): “The parties, their legal representatives and their attorneys are...

Article 1536 GCC – What Changes and Why It Sparks Debate

by Ourania Sagiakou | Feb 15, 2026 | Blog

Article 1536 of the Greek Civil Code concerns the modification or revocation of court decisions relating to parental responsibility and child custody. Recently, an amendment introduced through Law 5264/2025 has sparked intense discussion within the legal community and...

The renunciation of an inheritance by a minor after reaching adulthood (when the four-month period from the succession has already elapsed) is null and void.

by Ourania Sagiakou | Feb 15, 2026 | Blog

Confusion is often observed regarding the renunciation of an over-indebted inheritance by a minor, with the result that minors may end up burdened with substantial debts. This occurs either because the parents did not proceed in time with a renunciation on their...

Marriage or Civil Partnership? The Essential Legal Differences You Need to Know

by Ourania Sagiakou | Feb 14, 2026 | Blog

Marriage and civil partnership constitute two distinct legal institutions under Greek law. Although significant steps toward equalization have been taken in recent years, substantial differences still remain, affecting everyday life, property, children, and the social...