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New Greek cabinet a mixed bag, prompting hope and concern

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:40:00 GMT

The new 41-member Greek cabinet – a mixed bag in terms of politics and reputations – was sworn... president at the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA) and the Hellenic League of Human... government, to fill this position. His portfolio falls under an expanded Interior Ministry

Our cruel summer

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:05:00 GMT

reality of this disregard for human life. There was shock over the barbarism displayed by the crew members... as rushing to board a ferry. It is often a feature of human nature, though, to ignore risks until... to defend inexplicable actions. The seaman’s words are a chilling reminder of the societal

Pressure on Greece to stem migrant flow puts strain on EU ties

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 14:52:00 GMT

parts of the EU. At the same time, Greece is expected to step up efforts to detain migrants and repatriate them. These two actions, along with a greater effort by Turkey to impede human traffickers... of refugees and migrants to northern and central Europe. EU interior ministers urged Greece to have the hot

Latest criticism regarding human rights, civil society rebuffed by govt

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:58:00 GMT

The Greek government’s attitude towards civil society and human rights has come under fire from... media reports and complaints by press freedom and human rights advocates that the Greek authorities.... On Wednesday, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders presented her preliminary findings from

Greeks on AI: Interest, anxiety and a desire to "remain human"

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:39:00 GMT

. As the report records, many respondents say simply: “I want to remain human”. This is not a technical... between human and machine. It echoes long‑standing anxieties in Greek public discourse about technology..., addressing fears, and ensuring that AI is seen not as a threat to human identity but as a tool that can

Newsletter 277 -11/12/2020

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:38:00 GMT

rose to 3,370 this week. With the human toll continuing to mount, political pressure on the government

Human Rights Commissioner calls for improvements to battered healthcare system

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT

A report by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe has shown the severe impact of the country’s crisis on Greece’s healthcare sector as well as the health of Greeks. The report... to accessing healthcare in practice and greater investment in ensuring that the human rights of disabled

New asylum law comes up against old failings

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:00:00 GMT

politicians and human rights groups agree is not fit for purpose. Elements of the Dutch system... criticised by human rights groups. Groups including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Doctors... they qualify for protection. Particular emphasis is given by human rights groups and migration

Newsletter 66 - 11/03/2016

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:06:00 GMT

her as the best way to avoid Schengen falling apart, the EU’s cohesion being tested, human smugglers... this kind of thing) there are the moral and legal complications. A series of rights groups, including Human... is considered a safe country. The United Nations’ human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein also warned

ND looks to asylum bill, strong rhetoric to ease pressure from migration flows

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:20:00 GMT

of refugee flows, combating human trafficking and more funds to support asylum seekers to rebuild... assembly later this week, has been criticised by human rights groups. Groups including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Doctors Without Borders held a joint press conference in Athens