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One of the most difficult things in Greece is to find the person responsible for not cleaning a manhole, or for not repairing a pothole on a road.

Watching the excellent documentary by Eleni Varvitsioti and Viktoria Dendrinou on the Greek debt crisis, “To the Millimeter,” there is one character who stayed with me because they may have played a central role in keeping Greece on its feet in 2015.

One of the most difficult things in Greece is to find the person responsible for not cleaning a manhole, or for not repairing a pothole on a road.

No, we are not dealing with what detractors claim is the “same old custom” of farmers deciding to take to the streets during the January hiatus after having gorged themselves on food and drink over the holiday season.

The election of Nikos Christodoulides to the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus is a new development in the island nation's political scene as it was done, for the first time, without the the support of the two major parties – Democratic Rally (DISY) and communist-rooted AKEL.

The political landscape as we have known it for the past few years is in for a major shakeup with the upcoming launch of two new political parties.

Nikola Milutinov was precious for the Reds on the night, with his 13 rebounds and six points.

It’s been 55 days since the United States and Israel declared war on Iran with a merciless bombardment campaign, and US President Donald Trump earlier this week announced an extension of their tenuous ceasefire.

Our system has ceased to be inclusive and, instead of caring for the needs of a creative life for the many, it tends to despise them.

Michalis Katzourakis passed away at the age of 92, on Christmas Eve, in 2025. The prominent graphic designer, painter and sculptor, bookended an era when aesthetics was a way of life and the image of Greece a matter of morality.

Biology, flavor and local stories all come together in the forests of Eptalofos.

Greece is “in a much better position to weather shocks without relying on external financial assistance,” the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, said during a recent visit to the country.

There are simply too many incidents involving electric scooters to count – thankfully, not all of them fatal. What we do know is that in 2025 alone, 400 children and teenagers under the age of 16 were injured in such incidents.

Whereas in Greece the lack of a strong opposition has led to political ferment and the birth of political parties, in neighboring Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan is making sure that the opposite happens, removing – by court decision – the leadership of the powerful major opposition party.

Because the objectives of the United States in Iran are so unclear, President Donald Trump could declare victory and withdraw at any time, says Robert Malley, a lead negotiator for the US in the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and a special envoy for Iran under then President Biden.

The Senate of Panteion University approved a partnership with Columbia University to launch an English-language dual master’s program on “Global China,” despite objections from some faculty members and students over tuition fees.

The news that 120 intelligence documents from the period 1953-1959 were finally declassified by the National Intelligence Service (EYP) is of great interest. As historian Tassos Sakellaropoulos, head of the Historical Archives of the Benaki Museum, said, “not only is the information they give us important, but also the atmosphere they convey to us.”

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal to bar MPs from simultaneously serving as ministers was more a statement of intent than a fully developed plan.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has no regrets about things he did or didn’t do during his six and a half years in government. Except, he does. In any case, he will fight the next election with a clear conscience.

Watching the excellent documentary by Eleni Varvitsioti and Viktoria Dendrinou on the Greek debt crisis, “To the Millimeter,” there is one character who stayed with me because they may have played a central role in keeping Greece on its feet in 2015.

As the war against Iran enters its second week, the government in Tehran remains in place while the economic cost for the United States and Israel rises, prompting US President Donald Trump to consider options short of deploying large ground forces.

Greece will examine the prospect of adding nuclear power in its existing energy mix, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, as EU leaders scramble to tackle soaring energy prices due to the war in Iran.

Dozens of artisans, artists and musicians peddle their wares and talents to passing tourists, but regulations governing their presence and activities are lax.

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi warned the government that a proposed legislative amendment aimed at accelerating investigations involving MPs undermined the protection of EU funds given to Greece and raised “serious concerns” over the rule of law.

It is true that a gloom has descended on the holiday season again this winter, with a large part of the population continuing to be wary and mindful of the virus’ effects, particularly as it seems inevitable that the Omicron variant will take over by mid-January.

An invaluable yet insufficiently respected asset of the Greek capital is the shade provided by its trees. As summer approaches, we should already be making progress in this area compared to the same time last year, and advancing a comprehensive plan to create natural green corridors along the streets of Athens. These reflections arise from […]

From a strictly rational perspective, it is a funeral. Yet every Good Friday, this lived ritual of grief gathers kin and community, reenacting a tradition spanning centuries.