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Ilias Kasidiaris released from prison and announces new political party
Ilias Kasidiaris, a former Member of Parliament and convicted leader of the Golden Dawn criminal organization, was released from Domokou prison on September 15, 2026, at 12:00 after serving his sentence.
Upon his release, Kasidiaris announced his intention to return to the central political scene and declared the founding of a new national political party. He stated that he would not be prevented from returning to Parliament by political opponents, asserting that the ultimate judge in a democracy is the people.
His release has sparked significant legal and political debate in Greece. His lawyer, Vaso Pantazi, claimed he is the only Greek prisoner released without an irrevocable conviction and announced plans to appeal to the Supreme Court and international human rights bodies. Meanwhile, Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis noted a trend toward far-right politics and violence in the country, stating that judges will ultimately decide if Kasidiaris is legally permitted to run for office under existing laws.
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Domokos Prison · Domokou Prison · Golden Dawn · Ilias Kasidiaris · Michalis Chrysochoidis · Supreme Court of Greece · Vaso Pantazi
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Lawyer Vaso Pantazi announced that Kasidiaris will hold a press conference following his release. www.e-radio.gr · fimotro.gr · seleo.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsbomb.gr · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Ilias Kasidiaris intends to return to the central political scene. dete.gr · www.madata.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newmoney.gr · www.youweekly.gr · +2 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] Ilias Kasidiaris was convicted for his leadership role in the criminal organization Golden Dawn. dete.gr · www.e-radio.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · fimotro.gr · seleo.gr · +21 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Chrysochoidis noted a shift toward violence and far-right politics in Greece. www.usay.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Kasidiaris's lawyer claims he is the only Greek prisoner released without an irrevocable conviction. www.e-radio.gr · fimotro.gr · seleo.gr · www.newsbomb.gr · www.proson.gr · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Legal experts suggest a 2023 law may prevent Kasidiaris from forming a party or running for office until 2033. www.thenewspaper.gr
- [DISPUTED] Ilias Kasidiaris was released from Domokou prison on September 15, 2026, at 12:00. dete.gr · www.e-radio.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · fimotro.gr · seleo.gr · +21 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis stated that judges will decide if Kasidiaris can run for office. www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.usay.gr
- [● 10 SOURCES] Ilias Kasidiaris announced the founding of a new political party upon his release. cretaone.gr · sinidisi.gr · www.reader.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.powergame.gr · +5 more