To decrease the alkalosis. 1  Compensation. 2  The respiratory system can effect a change in 15-30 minutes. 3  The renal system takes several hours to days to have an effect.
Vassiliki Thanou (L) stands in front of Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos (R) during her swearing in ceremony as prime minister in Athens. The snap election follows the resignation of Alexis Tsipras last week.
Politics of Greece. The politics of Greece takes place in a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Greece is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Hellenic Parliament.