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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

Could Greece's immigration reforms have an impact on upcoming elections?

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:47:00 GMT

of the UN Convention on Human Rights. These include designating paths to citizenship for older... tweet, Niki Tzavella, a New Democracy candidate for the European Parliament, claimed that “her Afghan greengrocer” was receiving text “in Afghan” (sic) telling him to vote for SYRIZA

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

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

If you think it's bleak for Greece now, wait until tomorrow

Tue, 31 May 2016 08:38:00 GMT

human capital and factors that enhance capital and labour. The basic logic is that economies... productivity growth since 1970 has been averaging 0.7 percent, by far the lowest in the euro area, which

Deadly collision throws spotlight on government’s migration policy

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:41:00 GMT

on the incident, adding that the rules of engagement must prioritise human lives, while SYRIZA leader.... The proposals have been condemned by human rights advocates for violating international law, but also... and unconstitutional by the National Committee on Human Rights. Political context Migration Minister

On lockdown: The moments that will remain

Fri, 08 May 2020 11:58:00 GMT

with the same common sense and precaution as numerous other countries, putting human life above all... officials, the professor has made an impression for championing the sanctity of human life. He has... of supposed newfound confidence in Greece. It points to a lack of self-esteem. Believing the hype

Greece's post-lockdown hubris

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:05:00 GMT

in mid-June said that they believed Covid-19 to be a human creation, while one in three believe... the way it is clear they started to believe their own hype. And as anyone with a passing

Cosco's 369 mln Piraeus Port improved bid accepted, seals latest privatisation

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:26:00 GMT

Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund said on Wednesday afternoon it accepted COSCO’s improved financial offer for the sale of 67 percent stake in Piraeus Port Authority (OLP). The offered amount stands at 368.5 million, which corresponds to 22 euros...

Newsletter 369 - 10/02/2023

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:29:00 GMT

PoliticsNew Democracy turns defence into attackPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis looked to shore up his election hopes this week as his government passed legislation banning a far-right party from taking part in the contest, while also promoting the wo...