Agora

In ancient Athens, the agora was where citizens gathered to hear news, discuss and, later, trade. The agora was the heart of the city’s political, cultural and spiritual life. It is this spirit we hope to channel in this section of the website. Here, the Agora is a public forum for discussing events unfolding in Greece and beyond.

In May 2020, we also launched a podcast called The Agora, delivering insight from our own experts and analysis from special guests. If you enjoy intelligent, lively discussion and want the bigger picture, join us for a stroll through the Agora. Our show is hosted on Acast, but you can also listen to us here:

Posts on May 2025

Fet-a-ccompli: Tariffs and Greece’s big cheese

As the world mulls the impact and consequences of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on so-called "liberation day", Greece has a very specific concern.

20/05/2025 - 10:06

Contributor: Agora Podcast

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Categories: Economy (341), Society (149), Greece (519)

Athens and Berlin have reasons to take a closer look at each other

Within a week of being elected as Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz has embarked on a whirlwind of foreign policy diplomacy. His first stops included Paris and Warsaw, followed by Brussels for meetings with the European Commission and at NATO headquarters.

14/05/2025 - 09:11

Contributor: Jens Bastian

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Categories: Europe (289), Politics (407), Greece (519)