Cartoon (24/08/2024)
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The stench of toxic politics
If words had a smell, you can bet that it would be an unpleasant one for many of them. The stench, however, would not really emanate from the words themselves, but from the manner in which they are delivered.
Positive incentives
The “favorable arrangements” announced by governments always concern those who have not been consistent with their obligations toward the state and need a second chance.
‘Vulgar’ X post prompts threats of lawsuits
Prominent SYRIZA MPs Sokratis Famellos and Dora Tsambazi have threatened legal action after an anonymous post on X claimed they are in a romantic relationship and that they were hosted at the summer house of leading party member Efi Achtsioglou in Pilio for five days.
Kafeneios back after the summer lull
You could cut the tension with a knife on Friday morning at the Panellinion, located on the corner of Solonos and Mavromichali in the downtown Athens district of Exarchia: The chessboards were out at the kafeneio, with pawns, rooks and castles positioned for battle.
Collection of Nelly’s originals goes on display on Crete
It’s been some 50 years since Michalis Krasakis looked inside a wooden box at an antiques store in Cologne, Germany, described by the shopkeeper as containing “some stuff from Greece.” It is the moment that marked the beginning of a passion for art photography that evolved to the extent that Krasakis […]
Greek Archdiocese of America launches Relief Fund for Greek fire victims
The Greek Archdiocese of America has decided to establish a Relief Fund to support the people affected by the recent mega-fire in northeastern Greece.
Foreign ministry condemns desecration of Greek Orthodox cemetery
The Greek Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday the desecration of the Greek Orthodox Cemetery of Agios Eleftherios in Istanbul, calling on the Turkish authorities to take appropriate action against this heinous act.
Changes in management of waste on the horizon
The Environment Ministry is advocating for modifications to waste management practices at the municipal and national levels through a legislative amendment.
Olympic security aided by 13 Greek officers, and Brenda
Thirteen members of the Hellenic Police (ELAS) and a K-9 dog assisted the French authorities for the 2024 Olympics this summer.