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EDITORIAL |
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TV ‘news’ hits rock bottom
Some thought - or perhaps hoped - that Greece's television channels could stoop no lower. The death of IKA chief Yiannis Vartholomaios has proved them wrong. TV coverage of the news revealed a bottomless pit of innuendo, sexism and misinformation. Keyhole journalism, using the pretext of the common good, was once again king. |
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COMMENTARY |
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No reciprocity
It can be awfully hard to get the feel of the Cyprus issue. News editors consider it a dull subject that doesn't sell. On the other hand, it's a very controversial issue: One wrong move can destroy a government.
Over the years, Nicosia has got the hang of Greece's domestic political game. Using threats or alliances, it has managed to build its own powerful lobbies here. The late Constantine Karamanlis felt the power of the Cyprus lobby in the 1950s as he negotiated the Zurich agreement, only to be stigmatized as a traitor later on. |
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OPINION |
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A misdirected search for dialogue
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis insists that «consensus» is necessary to push through legislative changes in public life. «Dialogue» is crucial, he says, because otherwise any new legislation will not be implemented and there will be no real change.
It would be ideal if Karamanlis could answer the following question directly: Is he seeking the consensus of society or that of party-affiliated trade unions? In theory, he already has social consensus as his party amassed a clear majority in the last general elections. |
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