The US and the EU in the new world

The US and the EU in the new world

US President Joe Biden (right) meets with president-elect Donald Trump at the Oval Office in the White House, on November 13, in Washington, DC. [Evan Vucci/AP] Never since the founding of NATO on April 4, 1949, has the election of an American president caused so much uncertainty among Washington’s European partners about how to act and cooperate …

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Nicosia as sustainable tourism model

Nicosia as sustainable tourism model

Nicosia is positioning itself as a model for combining urban and rural tourism, offering a rich blend of cultural heritage, modern experiences, and sustainable development, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. Speaking at the annual assembly of the Nicosia Tourism Development and Promotion Society on Monday, Koumis outlined a vision to elevate the …

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The train challenge | eKathimerini.com

The Greek railway has gradually started to acquire the systems and equipment that it should have had decades ago to guarantee its safe operation.  The network, however, has not been evenly developed and it is vulnerable to accidents and natural disasters in several areas. Having an affordable and reliable railway in this country remains, despite …

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The Western Balkans in the context of security challenges

The Western Balkans in the context of security challenges

Former presidents Bill Clinton (left) of the United States and Jacques Chirac (center) of France, and German chancellor Helmut Kohl (right) sign the Dayton Agreement in Paris, on December 14, 1995.  [Michel Gangne/AP] Hubris is the characteristic of demagogues and autocrats. Chaos, paralogism and the eclipsis of democracy should not become the antidote to political ethos, symmetry, logic and harmony. In the …

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Officer faces heinous abuse charges

Officer faces heinous abuse charges

A police officer formerly stationed at Greece’s Parliament is embroiled in disturbing allegations, including sexual abuse and rape, as well as a financial investigation into possible illicit activities. The officer, accused of heinous crimes against his children, was jailed following a five-hour testimony. Despite denying the charges, including serial child rape and incest, the court …

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Greece-Turkey dialogue is alive, but barely

Greece-Turkey dialogue is alive, but barely

Despite the best intentions of the Greek side, the complex and potentially explosive Greek-Turkish puzzle remains unresolved and indications are that this will continue for the foreseeable future. Obviously, the relatively calm waters in the Aegean should and can be preserved. It is to the benefit of both countries to maintain the recent multifaceted dialogue …

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Cartoon (03/12/2024) | eKathimerini.com

Cartoon (03/12/2024) | eKathimerini.com

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The Komvos-Node network begins to take shape

The Komvos-Node network begins to take shape

It was always clear that the challenge of bringing together eminent Greeks from all over the world in one network would be a difficult but worthy effort. And this is what the nonprofit “e Komvos – e Node: Networks of Global Hellenism” is attempting, after years of preparation. We know that without the collaboration of …

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Melbourne honors Greek language achievements

Melbourne honors Greek language achievements

Presentation ceremony at the Greek Center for the candidates in the Certificate of Attainment in Greek exams. [Astrini Kopeloudi-Wallace] The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) celebrated 38 recipients of the Certificate of Attainment in Greek, highlighting Australia’s growing commitment to preserving Greek language and heritage. As the official examination center for the certification in the …

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Revisiting Greek-Turkish ties 20 years ago

Revisiting Greek-Turkish ties 20 years ago

Petros Molyviatis addresses the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on September 23, 2004. The former foreign minister has been actively involved in Greek-Turkish affairs since 1956, when he joined Greece’s Diplomatic Corps. [Richard Drew/AP] The following conversation with Petros Molyviatis may have taken place 20 years ago, but it could just as well have been …

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