A cascade of irresponsibility
We are almost used to it in Greece: In the summers, we read expert analyses about the aridity of the soil, which is the main cause of large, destructive, deadly fires.
Putting our children in the enemy’s way
Nationalism and drugs. “Defend Salonica” and racism. Recruiting youngsters to create a gang of thugs. Which of these pairings is most dangerous? Let’s circle the word “youngsters.”
Planning and staffing
It is impossible to effectively deal with deeply rooted social problems like juvenile delinquency without a comprehensive plan.
Cartoon (10/05/25)
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The global role of the dollar after the Trump tariffs
In 1944 the victorious countries of World War II were invited to Bretton Woods, New Hampshire to decide the postwar world economic order and the architecture of the international monetary system.
How do you deal with racism?
I was impressed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ speech at the presentation of Nikos Michalopoulos’ book, “Emmanouil Karalis: When You Look from Above.”
Nia Vardalos going Greek at the Pallas Theater
“Just a sec; let me get a video of you all to send to my mom and then we can start,” Nia Vardalos exclaimed when she saw us gathered for Monday’s press conference in the foyer of downtown Athens’ Pallas Theater.
Matchday drug gang busted
Testimonies in a narcotics trafficking case involving soccer fan groups in Thessaloniki will conclude Monday, judicial officials said.
Cretan highway project starts
The concession agreement for the construction of the Hania-Iraklio section of the Northern Highway of Crete was signed on Friday.
Pope Leo XIV is a tennis player. Tsitsipas would be happy to hit some balls with him
It was fitting that when Pope Leo XIV was elected, the Italian Open tennis tournament was being played just up the road from the Vatican.