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Growth, not just of the economic variety
To paraphrase the philosophical question about the falling tree in the forest: If a country experiences strong economic growth and nobody writes about it, did it actually happen?
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (414), Economy (349), Society (151), Greece (529)
Philip Roth's words of caution
The recent death of American author Philip Roth provided a reminder about how many passionate followers he has in Greece. The news of his passing was followed by numerous effusive tributes in the local media and laudatory comments on social media.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (414), Society (151), Greece (529)
As part of search for culprits in Boutaris attack, parties should look at themselves
Much moral anguish has been expressed in Greece by politicians and commentators regarding the physical assault that Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris suffered in the northern city on Saturday, leading to his brief hospitalisation.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (414), Society (151), Greece (529)
Macedonia and other Greek words
Tens of thousands of people protested in Athens on Sunday in what was the largest rally the Greek capital has seen for some time. They were there to send a message regarding the meaning of a Greek word: Macedonia.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (414), Society (151), Greece (529)
Open wounds that burn forests
Ninety-one forest fires within 24 hours were recorded in Tuesday’s report by the Fire Service.
Contributor: Theodota Nantsou
Categories: Europe (296), Politics (414), Society (151), Greece (529)