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Greece celebrates 50 years of democracy

Greece is celebrating 50 years of democracy, the restoration of which followed the collapse of the seven-year junta that ended disastrously with the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974.

Biden’s withdrawal and the day after

Following an extended period of criticism and pressure, not from opponents but from friends and supporters, which made it particularly painful, came self-awareness and, finally, the difficult decision.

18.07.2024 / 20:07

Planning for a new Trump term in Brussels and Athens

With the chances of a Donald Trump victory in November increasing, Europe – but also Greece – need to get serious about planning for the “day after” both in terms of the issues that are critical to the European Union as well as in the broader geopolitical setting.

15.07.2024 / 07:56

Greek-Turkish rapprochement helps Cyprus talks, says president

“Neither the Greek Cypriots nor the Turkish Cypriots had affection for the Republic of Cyprus in 1960,” Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides tells Kathimerini in an extensive interview on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s bloody invasion of the island.

11.07.2024 / 22:16

Giannis as Greece’s flag-bearer at the Paris Games

Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo will be, along with race walker Antigoni Drisbioti, the flag-bearer for Greece at the Paris Olympic Games.

09.07.2024 / 23:31

The threat of overtourism

Overtourism is becoming an increasingly worrisome reality for Greece. A country that, to a large extent, depends on the tourist industry does not have the luxury of turning a blind eye and continuing down the slippery slope we are witnessing.

04.07.2024 / 23:22

Greek Americans uneasy over Biden

Leading officials, important donors and regular supporters of the Democratic Party have been on tenterhooks in recent days after Joe Biden’s disappointing performance in the televised debate with presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump.

27.06.2024 / 23:26

Uncertain times and the actions of political leaders

Greek domestic politics are currently like quicksand that threatens everyone, and a lot will be decided in the coming weeks by how party leaders manage political developments.

25.06.2024 / 11:34

North Macedonia ‘should consider what they gained’ with Prespa Agreement, Nimetz says in interview with Kathimerini

Matthew Nimetz, who acted as US and UN mediator in the “name” dispute between Athens and Skopje for 25 years, highlights the significance of proper implementation of the Prespa Agreement, not only for Greece and North Macedonia, but also for regional stability.

20.06.2024 / 22:12

Cyprus’ elevated role as a strategic partner

It was a rather overdue development, since the Republic of Cyprus has pursued a mature foreign policy and made some smart moves that have elevated its role.

13.06.2024 / 22:00

Next milestone, selecting the president

The European elections had messages for everyone. All political leaders state that they have received them and will take the actions they deem necessary.

11.06.2024 / 22:40

The 21 Greek MEPs and the challenges ahead

In the new, very different European Parliament that came out of the elections in the 27 member-states, Greece will have to fight hard to promote its interests and maximize the benefits it gets from the EU.

06.06.2024 / 22:50

The day after, in Brussels

The upcoming elections for the European Parliament are among the most important in the history of the Union, with critical challenges for the future, ranging from immigration, European defense and relations with the United States and China, to artificial intelligence, cyber security, but also the management (at the military, diplomatic, humanitarian and economic level) of two wars with enormous geopolitical consequences.

28.05.2024 / 10:52

In unity we stand strong

As the 4th International Conference of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate focused on protecting religious freedom and ensuring the future of the Patriarchate, as well as the first Global Summit of Archons that will follow, got under way in Athens, there is a lingering challenge for those who care about the future of the Greek Orthodox Church, but also of Hellenism in general; how to achieve and preserve unity.

23.05.2024 / 23:00

What will be considered a ‘success’ for parties in the European elections?

A question that inevitably arises in the run-up to the European Parliament elections is what percentage will be considered a success for each Greek party, both in terms of substance and communication management. And the answer is not simple. For ruling New Democracy, the picture is relatively clear. It will need to achieve the target […]