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Posts by Nick Malkoutzis
Take your seats
The rows of empty seats at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday as Alexis Tsipras spoke about Greece and European politics were in stark contrast to the tension-packed encounter he had with MEPs in 2015, before agreeing to a third bailout.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (407), Greece (519)
A moment to reflect, not celebrate
Well, the first thing to say is: Celebrate what? Until the recent devastating fire in Mati, on the outskirts on Athens, there was talk that the government was planning a grand event to mark Greece’s exit from its third adjustment programme on August 20. If anything, though, August 20 should be a moment for reflection, rather than celebration.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (289), Politics (407), Economy (341), Society (149), Greece (519)
Putting right everything that went wrong in Mati
When dozens of people burn to death a few metres from the sea, less than an hour’s drive from the centre of Athens, you have to accept that everything that could go wrong did so.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (407), Society (149), Greece (519)
The tie that binds
A cringeworthy gathering full of symbolism but lacking any substance at the Zappeion hall in central Athens seemed a fitting way to mark the imminent conclusion of Greece’s final bailout and an agreement with the country’s lenders on debt relief.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (289), Economy (341), Greece (519)
Quasi-statesmanship and political gymnastics
It’s been quite a few days for Alexis Tsipras. The Greek Prime Minister has been deemed worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize by commentators outside of Greece, while domestic critics have accused him of being a traitor. In reality, both claims are excessive, but truth is not a currency that many people like to deal in when it comes to the Macedonia name issue.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (407), Greece (519)