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New Democracy Parliamentary Majority Prevents Anti-Discrimination Amendment From Inclusion in…
New Democracy Parliamentary Majority Prevents Anti-Discrimination Amendment From Inclusion in…
On the November 25, 2019 the Greek Parliament was called to amend what constitutes the highest law of the land. The Greek Constitution…
Vouliwatch
Dec 4, 2019
Greece Is Ready to Give Its Diaspora Voting Rights
Greece Is Ready to Give Its Diaspora Voting Rights
Until now, Greeks living abroad have had to return to Greece to cast their vote in national elections. This is about to change.
Petros Konstantinidis
Nov 1, 2019
41 Germans Asked Questions About Greek Elections. We answered
41 Germans Asked Questions About Greek Elections. We answered
How is the Greek youth doing, WW2 reparations, start-ups, the legacy of the newly-elected Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the…
AthensLive News
Jul 11, 2019
SYRIZA Is Not Perfect, but Definitely, We Have Taken Our Lessons
SYRIZA Is Not Perfect, but Definitely, We Have Taken Our Lessons
After four years in office, the key for SYRIZA is to create a much more sustainable path of growth that provides opportunities to all.
Tassos Morfis
Jul 5, 2019
For New Democracy, the Era of Populism Is Over
For New Democracy, the Era of Populism Is Over
New Democracy wants a strong mandate to rebuild the brand of Greece. But how are they going to achieve that?
Tassos Morfis
Jul 5, 2019
“Macedonia Is Greek”, The #27YearsChallenge
“Macedonia Is Greek”, The #27YearsChallenge
It’s been one of the most discussed national issues in Greece, and finally comes to an end.
AthensLive News
Jan 21, 2019
Tracing Fascist Crime Online: How Greek Bloggers Exposed Neo-Nazis
Tracing Fascist Crime Online: How Greek Bloggers Exposed Neo-Nazis
It took Greek police a while to realize that crimes were being committed IRL.
Elvira Krithari
Mar 24, 2018
How “MEGA Channel”, Greece’s Largest TV-Network Died After 29 Years
How “MEGA Channel”, Greece’s Largest TV-Network Died After 29 Years
It was the country’s first private TV-Station and changed the way Greeks entertained and informed themselves.
Petros Konstantinidis
Feb 18, 2018
DoYouRemember? — The 2015 pre-election madness
DoYouRemember? — The 2015 pre-election madness
This was the second national election and the third time Greeks were called to vote in one year.
AthensLive News
Sep 13, 2017
3 things you want to know about Golden Dawn’s trial
3 things you want to know about Golden Dawn’s trial
Golden Dawn is one of the most fundamentalist neo-Nazi organizations in Europe.
AthensLive News
Sep 6, 2017
#DoYouRemember? — Varoufakis’ funky shirt caused quite a stir
#DoYouRemember? — Varoufakis’ funky shirt caused quite a stir
Accusations of treason against him were overshadowed by his outfit.
AthensLive News
Aug 2, 2017
#DoYouRemember — The launch of constitutional reforms by SYRIZA
#DoYouRemember — The launch of constitutional reforms by SYRIZA
The reforms will be accompanied by open dialogue and meticulous research.
AthensLive News
Jul 26, 2017
#DoYouRemember — Τhe 2015 cabinet reshuffle
#DoYouRemember — Τhe 2015 cabinet reshuffle
Two governments for the year, and we were still counting
AthensLive News
Jul 19, 2017
How Do the Recent Refoulements of Turks Fit Into the Saga of Greek-Turkish Relations?
How Do the Recent Refoulements of Turks Fit Into the Saga of Greek-Turkish Relations?
The illegal pushbacks are only a chapter in the troubled relationship.
Eliza Gkritsi
Jul 17, 2017
#DoYouRemember? — The third bailout
#DoYouRemember? — The third bailout
After marathon negotiations, Greece and its creditors agreed on a controversial package.
AthensLive News
Jul 12, 2017
#DoYouRemember? — The second most historical “No” in Greek history
#DoYouRemember? — The second most historical “No” in Greek history
The first was in 1940 against Mussolini the second was the Greek Referendum against the EU.
AthensLive News
Jul 5, 2017
#DoYouRemember? — The day Alexis Tsipras talked Brexit
#DoYouRemember? — The day Alexis Tsipras talked Brexit
Shortly before blaming the EU for the UK’s vote, the Greek PM met with EU Commission President for a friendly chat.
AthensLive News
Jun 21, 2017
These young Greeks are trying to breathe fresh air into the country’s public dialogue
These young Greeks are trying to breathe fresh air into the country’s public dialogue
They are creating a point of engagement for reform-minded young people in Greece and abroad.
AthensLive News
Jun 16, 2017
Greece Illegally and Without Procedure Deports Turkish Asylum-Seekers
Greece Illegally and Without Procedure Deports Turkish Asylum-Seekers
Now they are facing persecution in Turkey.
AthensLive News
Jun 8, 2017
A General Strike, Four Molotovs and Thousands of Workers. (PHOTOS)
A General Strike, Four Molotovs and Thousands of Workers. (PHOTOS)
Photos from the demonstrations of the 17th May 2017.
AthensLive News
May 17, 2017
I read the 53-page leaked draft preliminary agreement between Greece and its creditors.
I read the 53-page leaked draft preliminary agreement between Greece and its creditors.
And squeezed it into this article just for you.
Tassos Morfis
May 11, 2017
After Germany and Italy, Yanis Varoufakis launches DiEM25 in Greece
After Germany and Italy, Yanis Varoufakis launches DiEM25 in Greece
He picked Thessaloniki for starters.
AthensLive News
May 3, 2017
It’s been two years since the Golden Dawn trial kicked off
It’s been two years since the Golden Dawn trial kicked off
Here’s why you should care.
Tassos Morfis
Apr 26, 2017
50 years since the coup d’etat of 1967
50 years since the coup d’etat of 1967
The radio was playing military songs and the announcer was warning people to stay indoors.
AthensLive News
Apr 21, 2017
Golden Dawn: Not willing to fade
Golden Dawn: Not willing to fade
Despite the arrest of its leadership, on trial for the murder of rapper Pavlos Fyssas, the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn movement continues to have…
Elvira Krithari
Mar 30, 2017
The Tale of Eight Militant Asylum Seekers. Another Episode in the Greek-Turkish Relations Drama
The Tale of Eight Militant Asylum Seekers. Another Episode in the Greek-Turkish Relations Drama
After the July 2016 failed military coup, eight Turkish servicemen requested asylum in Greece. The case sparked new tension in the…
Elvira Krithari
Mar 13, 2017
#Vouligraphic | The real image of Greek MPs’ financial interest statements
#Vouligraphic | The real image of Greek MPs’ financial interest statements
Along with the economic crisis we are also facing a political crisis.
Vouliwatch
Feb 17, 2017
“The true homeland of Golden Dawn is Nazi Germany”
“The true homeland of Golden Dawn is Nazi Germany”
The release of a video of a neo-Nazi rock concert in 2005 attended by the leadership of Golden Dawn in Greece has grabbed headlines and is…
AthensLive News
Feb 14, 2017
The Greek Parliament: Perennially flirting with the absurd
The Greek Parliament: Perennially flirting with the absurd
The top ten parliamentary paradoxes of 2016.
Vouliwatch
Jan 19, 2017
Fantastic Loans And Where To Find Them
Fantastic Loans And Where To Find Them
Unraveling the Greek political parties’ bank loan adventures.
Luna Svarrer
Jan 19, 2017
The war in Syria, explained
The war in Syria, explained
How did the war begin? Why is Russia involved? What has this to do with the so-called “Islamic State”? When will there be peace? Here are…
Rico Grimm
Jan 13, 2017
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