Re-educating society
A groundbreaking law that challenges traditional perspectives, particularly on social issues, must first and foremost persuade the majority of citizens about two things: that it is sound and necessary.
Gov’t rules out referendum on same-sex marriage bill
The government has ruled out the possibility of conducting a referendum on the matter of marriage and childbearing for same-sex couples.
Tsitsipas hopes emotions of 2023 will boost Australian Open title bid
Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes to tap into “big moments” from his 2023 Australian Open campaign to fuel his quest to reach back-to-back finals, the Greek seventh seed said after easing past Frenchman Luca Van Assche to reach the fourth round on Friday.
Bringing exquisite angels back to life
The famous angels of Kurbinovo, a small village on the shore of the Great Prespa Lake in North Macedonia, have got their colorful robes, expressive faces and fluttering wings back, after the wear and tear of time had dulled the luster of what is regarded as one of the greatest murals of the Komnenian era…
Reflecting on 50 years of Metapolitefsi
A three-day conference commemorating the 50th anniversary since the restoration of Greek democracy, a period known as the Metapolitefsi, is scheduled to take place from February 29 to March 2 at the National Gallery in Athens.
Church in balancing act over marriage bill
Amid the controversy generated by the upcoming bill on same-sex marriage, the Greek Church is trying to strike a delicate balance between competing groups from within, and its congregations, while at the same time trying not to burn bridges with the government.
Ieronymos says referendum could be held on same-sex civil marriages
Archbishop Ieronymos, the leader of the influential Orthodox Church of Greece, which opposes government plans to permit same-sex civil marriages, suggested on Friday that a referendum could be conducted to address the issue.
Demolition of illegal beach buildings halted
The demolition of illegal constructions on the shores of the island of Crete was suspended on Thursday by the Lasithi Court of First Instance. More specifically, it halted four planned demolitions in Elounda, even though the relevant protocols were final.
Greece has managed migration better than most European countries
Greece has addressed the migration issue more effectively than most of its European counterparts, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview with journalist Richard Quest on CNN on Friday.