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Greece in 2014: Where are we?
Greece has entered its year of growth and recovery. At least that is how the government, its eurozone partners and a number of commentators have billed 2014. Many analysts and politicians also insisted last year that the country had begun this upward trajectory. In reality, though, Greece’s narrative was far from linear in 2013. There is no reason to believe this year will be a straight story either.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (407), Economy (341), Society (149), Greece (519)
Most popular blog posts in The Agora during 2013
Here are our three most popular posts in The Agora section during 2013. For those who have already read them, a big thank you from the Macropolis team. For those reading them for the first time, we hope it gives you an idea of what we do.
Categories: Europe (289), Politics (407), Economy (341), Society (149), Greece (519)
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The Greek Ombudsman and public administration during challenging times
The creation of the Ombudsman in 1997 as an independent authority may be seen as a symbol of institutional modernisation. It was intended to strengthen the Rule of Law, to consolidate good governance and ensure the respect of human rights; it constituted an injection of accountability into the Greek political administrative system and a means for the empowerment of citizens vis-à-vis the bureaucracy.
Contributor: Calliope Spanou
Categories: Society (149), Greece (519)
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Down but not out: Golden Dawn rears its head again
Almost two months after the government cracked down on Golden Dawn, the neo-fascist party is rising again. Analysts explain why the party's popularity has not been damaged.
Contributor: Harry van Versendaal
Categories: Politics (407), Society (149), Greece (519)
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House of cards (The rise and fall of Akis Tsochatzopoulos)
It was the house that did for him. Former Defense Minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos succumbed to the base desire of enshrining his wealth and potency in real estate. Hubris, however, blinded him to the dangers of choosing a property within a marble fragment’s throw of the Parthenon. On some days, the Acropolis’s shadow virtually touched the luxury apartment the PASOK veteran purchased on Athens’ most exclusive road.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (407), Society (149), Greece (519)