Why is the new research council failing?

Why is the new research council failing?

Greek scientists working at renowned universities abroad enthusiastically agreed to participate in the newly founded National Council for Research, Technology and Innovation (ESETEK), wanting to support efforts to boost research in Greece, as the government told them in 2019. Five years later, ESETEK is in decline. Already six of its 15 members have resigned, denouncing …

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Creativity: An opportunity to be born or an obligation to die?

Creativity: An opportunity to be born or an obligation to die?

A sunflower field at the Greek-North Macedonia border near the village of Idomeni, Aug. 10, 2016 [Reuters/Alexandros Avramidis] We have all seen a flower bloom somewhere in the asphalt or concrete. It is at that very point that one bows to nature, because one finds that its power is beyond and above all else. The …

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Time for decisions | eKathimerini.com

The Greek public spoke loud and clear at the mass protests over the Tempe train crash on Friday. It spoke maturely and dynamically, without partisan blinders and fanaticism.  The prime minister got the message and can correct the wrongs. Brave decisions are needed, from the shutdown of the Greek railway until it becomes truly safe, …

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Laibach | Athens | March 5

Laibach | Athens | March 5

Slovenian avant-garde band Laibach returns to Athens on March 5 for a concert at Gazarte (34 Voutadon). Formed over 40 years ago in the Slovenian mining town of Trbovlje, their decades-long musical journey has made them stand out with their distinctive fusion of industrial, electronic and avant-garde music. The concert is part of their Opus …

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Cartoon (03/03/25) | eKathimerini.com

Cartoon (03/03/25) | eKathimerini.com

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Tourists ‘don’t want museums anymore, just fun, fun, fun’

Tourists ‘don’t want museums anymore, just fun, fun, fun’

‘Everything is simplified. The demanding programs we had up until just a few years ago are being changed because people want less… And everything needs to be done fast,’ professional tour guide Konstantinos Sfikas tells Kathimerini over breakfast at the Acropolis Museum. [Nikos Kokkalias] Konstantinos Sfikas found himself in the limelight recently as the guide …

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Drilling decision by August | eKathimerini.com

Drilling decision by August | eKathimerini.com

Helleniq Energy and ExxonMobil will decide in the next three to six months on exploratory drilling in the offshore blocks southwest of Crete, according to what Helleniq Energy Chief Executive Officer Andreas Shiamishis told analysts on Friday during the presentation of the company’s 2024 financial results. The cost of drilling, he said, will depend, among …

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Greece’s Unique Wildlife In The Spotlight On World Wildlife Day

Greece’s Unique Wildlife In The Spotlight On World Wildlife Day

March 3 marks World Wildlife Day, an occasion to celebrate the rich biodiversity of our planet and raise awareness of the threats facing wildlife worldwide. Greece, with its rugged mountains, deep seas, and diverse ecosystems, is home to thousands of unique animal species, many of which are endangered. Greece’s Biodiversity: A Haven for Unique Species …

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Cloudy skies and falling temperatures mark ‘Clean Monday’

Cloudy skies and falling temperatures mark ‘Clean Monday’

[InTimeNews] As thousands of Greeks celebrate “Clean Monday,” cloudy weather will bring sporadic rain, particularly in the Ionian islands, Epirus and western Greece, with some snow in the mountains and isolated thunderstorms. In the rest of the country, skies will be partly cloudy with local rain, occasional mountain snow, and possibly isolated thunderstorms. After noon, …

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