Agora
Posts by Georgia Nakou
Greece needs to re-think natural gas policy, starting with demand
The need to adapt quickly to a Europe without Russian energy will prove challenging for Greece, whose national energy strategy leans heavily on natural gas as a “transition fuel”. Is it time to rethink Greece’s “dash for gas”?
Contributor: Georgia Nakou
Categories: Europe (276), Politics (364), Economy (312), Greece (466)
How economic sanctions on Russia could affect Greek economy
The imposition of financial sanctions on Russian individuals and corporate entities in response to the invasion of Ukraine has put economic links with Russia in the spotlight, as governments and companies assess the potential impact of ceasing trade with Russia.
Contributor: Georgia Nakou
Categories: Economy (312), Greece (466)
First-wave champion Greece stumbles at vaccine roll-out
It is perhaps because of the euphoria brought by tourism – both the ability of Greeks themselves to enjoy a holiday, and the positive impact on the national economy - that the general public has been willing to tolerate daily case numbers averaging between 2,000 and 3,000 throughout the summer, and double-digit daily fatalities climbing above 40 going into September, which experts have taken to describing as “a busload of people going off a cliff every day”.
Contributor: Georgia Nakou
Categories: Europe (276), Politics (364), Society (131), Greece (466)
Greece hopes beaches won't be empty again this summer, but vaccination numbers say otherwise
The hope in government circles is that increased vaccination rates and warmer weather will bring infections down to manageable levels and make it safe to welcome visitors for the sake of the economy. The numbers suggest that this will be a higher-risk strategy than is publicly acknowledged.
Contributor: Georgia Nakou
Categories: Europe (276), Society (131), Greece (466)
Greece's post-lockdown hubris
Hailed as one of the heroes of the first phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, Greece seems to have sacrificed its early advantage to political mishandling.
Contributor: Georgia Nakou
Categories: Politics (364), Society (131), Greece (466)