Autocracy vs Democracy
If you were a foreign leader hostile to the United States – sitting in, say, Moscow or Beijing – how would you view the United States today?
Supporting tourism in wintertime
Extending the tourism season in Greece and supporting winter and city-break destinations is a strategic goal for the Tourism Ministry, Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Wednesday in statements to public broadcaster ERT, predicting that this goal will be achieved.
Pyatt: Greece a gateway to Southeast Europe
The close collaboration between Greece and the United States is helping to bring more American investments, and accelerating the country’s economy, US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt told the annual American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) meeting on Tuesday.
Greek growth rate higher than any other eurozone state
Greece recorded the biggest GDP growth rate in the eurozone in the third quarter of 2021 (+13.4%), Eurostat said on Tuesday.
AIDFF | Athens | December 9-15
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Athens International Digital Film Festival presents 120 entries – of which 80 are being screened in Greece for the first time – from 35 countries.
Leaders don’t mind the political cost
Greece is in urgent need of great reforms. As impressive as the country’s growth rate may be, we will face the same impasses unless we implement reforms in education, justice, healthcare, and the public administration.
Democracy in parties
The first reactions from Greece’s main opposition, leftist SYRIZA, to the open leadership election held by the center-left Movement for Change (KINAL) party demonstrate a relapse into its old reflexes of blind political confrontation.
Rail delays after train derails
Delays were expected on train services to and from Piraeus on Wednesday after an Athens Proastiakos suburban railway train was derailed at Rentis station.
Australian foreign minister in Athens welcomes EU security pledge
Australia’s foreign minister started a European tour in Athens on Wednesday, welcoming a recent initiative by the European Union to boost its presence in the Indo-Pacific region despite a spat with EU member France over the cancellation of a major submarine order.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (08/12/2021)
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