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Sealing our borders, closing our minds
What is happening on the Greek-Turkish border is, above all, a tragedy for the people who have been exploited and treated in such a reprehensible way.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (229), Politics (310), Greece (423)
The dragon's head roars in Athens
It was a visit worthy of a plethora of superlatives. The arrival of China’s President Xi Jinping in Athens (November 10-12) was termed a “vote of confidence” for Greece.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (229), Politics (310), Economy (279), Greece (423)
New asylum law comes up against old failings
At the reception centre for asylum seekers in Rijswijk, bicycles are parked neatly like they would be outside any apartment complex or office block in the Netherlands. Joyous shrieks are heard nearby as children play at a small, but tidy, playground.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (229), Politics (310), Society (88), Greece (423)
Welcome to Berlin: Mitsotakis meets Merkel
This Thursday the new Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travels to Berlin for his inaugural meeting with representatives of the Germany government, most prominently Chancellor Angela Merkel. His official visit to the German capital is the second leg of his European travels, having visited Paris and met with President Emanuel Macron the week before.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (229), Politics (310), Greece (423)
The oil and gas debate Greece is not having
In the bitter politics of the memoranda years, major points of agreement among political parties were scarce - at least in terms of rhetoric. One of the few exceptions to this rule was the programme for oil and gas exploration and exploitation in Greece.
Contributor: Olivier Vardakoulias
Categories: Europe (229), Politics (310), Economy (279), Society (88), Greece (423)