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Back to SearchThe UK elections and the Parthenon Sculptures
Episode 1032
Last week Keir Starmer led Britain’s center-left Labour Party to a historic win over the Conservative Party. Prior to the elections, in November, Sta…
2 years, 4 months ago
Orban's ties with Putin and Erdogan a cause for concern in Greece, Cyprus, EU and NATO
Episode 1031
While Hungary’s Victor Orban - who currently holds the rotating presidency of the EU - is bidding to become the dominant hard-right force in the EU, …
2 years, 4 months ago
Greece and Albania: From the Beleri case to people to people ties
Episode 1030
The case of Fredi Beleri, the convicted mayor elect of Himare who belongs to Albania’s Greek minority, has heightened tensions between Greece and Alb…
2 years, 4 months ago
Athens and the dangers of heat
Episode 1029
Last month was the hottest June ever experienced in Athens, at least since records began over 150 years ago. In fact, eight of the hottest 10 Junes e…
2 years, 4 months ago
Mitsotakis under fire as criticism within the party mounts
Episode 1028
This week kicked off with two former prime ministers and leaders of New Democracy - Antonis Samaras and Konstantinos Karamanlis - launching maybe the…
2 years, 4 months ago
Turkey’s goal in the ongoing Lebanon crisis
Episode 1027
With the US in the midst of an intense diplomatic push to prevent a war between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, Turkey has also waded into th…
2 years, 4 months ago
Uncertain times for Greece's political leaders
Episode 1026
With SYRIZA on the brink of civil war, PASOK facing a new leadership fight, and New Democracy still reeling from the aftermath of the European electi…
2 years, 4 months ago
Turkey gets Ecumenical Patriarch removed from Ukraine Peace Summit statement
Episode 1025
Earlier this month, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew - along with many other countries and organizations - attended the Ukraine Peace Summit. Nea…
2 years, 4 months ago
A new six-day workweek in Greece?
Episode 1024
Greece is moving toward a six-day workweek, with regulations coming into effect on July 1 that make this possible for certain industries. The governm…
2 years, 4 months ago
Over-tourism and its impacts on Greek society
Episode 1023
With another summer tourism season in full swing, the question of over-tourism and sustainability - particularly in tourist hotspots like Athens and …
2 years, 4 months ago