Unfair criticism of the opposition
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ criticism (parroted by many others) that the opposition parties have no proposals on how to resolve the long-standing problems of the country’s railway is unfair.
Alarm over Syria killings
Greece is distancing itself from the new regime in Syria following reports of violence against and murders of members of the country’s Christian and Alawite communities in the country’s north.
How Trump turned against Ukraine and Europe
It took Europe just three weeks and a contentious Oval Office meeting to realize that its 75-year-old alliance with the United States was coming apart.
PASOK wants to show it can govern, not just protest
The main opposition socialist PASOK party is beginning a campaign aiming at proving that it is a viable government alternative to the ruling New Democracy.
Greece’s population decline and its need for growth
For many, the economic crisis that gripped Greece in the previous decade is over. However, its legacy is still there, and it goes well beyond the country’s economy.
Bestselling author Yvette Manessis Corporon presents new book
Yvette Manessis Corporon, an internationally bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning producer, presented her new book, “Daughter of Ruins,” at the Hellenic Center, in Bethesda, in the Washington Metropolitan area, on February 28.
After the Tempe clashes, what?
For weeks now, political life and public opinion have been focused on the Tempe tragedy. For good reason, because, as has been stated frequently, the collision of two trains (which caused the death of 57 people, the injury of many more, and shook citizens’ trust in the state) demands convincing explanation and full accountability.
Crete-Cyprus power linkup going nowhere
The electrical interconnection project is at zero point. The ships that had been chartered to conduct surveys have returned to their bases in other countries.
More than 30 nations to participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine
Military officials from more than 30 nations will take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine, a French military official said Monday.
Ombudsman urges closure of Athens homeless center
The Greek Ombudsman has recommended the immediate closure of Athens’ municipal homeless shelter, following an inspection by experts, who found an infestation of bedbugs, rats and other pests, along with serious problems with sanitation standards and accessibility for people with mobility problems, with security, and with access to nursing and psychological support services.