Why a Japanese Oscar contender isn’t being shown in Japan

Why a Japanese Oscar contender isn’t being shown in Japan

Shiori Ito, a journalist who made the documentary “Black Box Diaries,” about sexual assault and her experience with Japan’s justice system, in Fukuoka, Japan, Oct. 6, 2024. The film about her search for justice after she reported being raped, the first full-length documentary by a Japanese director ever nominated for an Oscar, cannot be seen …

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Cartoon (01/03/2025) | eKathimerini.com

Cartoon (01/03/2025) | eKathimerini.com

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Greece Rejects Mass Migrant Returns From Western Europe

Greece Rejects Mass Migrant Returns From Western Europe

Migration Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos has made it clear in an interview with ANA-MPA that Greece will not accept mass returns of migrants from Western European countries. “We have neither been propositioned for nor have agreed to mass returns of migrants from these regions,” he stated. Panagiotopoulos emphasized the importance of enforcing stricter asylum regulations and …

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T-bill auction seeks to raise €500 mln

T-bill auction seeks to raise €500 mln

ECONOMY The Public Debt Management Agency will auction 52-week treasury bills to draw 500 million euros.  The issue will take place on Wednesday and matures on March 6, 2026, while the settlement date is this Friday. Source link

Massive Turnout At Tempi Rally In Thessaloniki Marks Anniversary Of Tragic Train Accident; Protesters Form Corridor For Passing Ambulance

Massive Turnout At Tempi Rally In Thessaloniki Marks Anniversary Of Tragic Train Accident; Protesters Form Corridor For Passing Ambulance

Thessaloniki, Greece — On the second anniversary of the devastating Tempi train accident, thousands of Greek citizens gathered in Thessaloniki to honor the memory of the 57 lives lost and to demand justice and accountability. The accident, which occurred on February 28, 2023, remains a poignant symbol of public demand for improved safety measures and …

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A deep current | eKathimerini.com

Friday’s demonstrations may not have been led by anyone in particular. The sheer size of the turnout made it impossible for political parties to claim ownership. This, however, is why Friday’s demonstrations represent a deep current on a mass scale that should not be underestimated or dismissed as the usual expression of frustration that will …

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Prominent Greek-American Businessman Criticizes Greek Foreign Minister For Overlooking Archbishop During US Visit

Prominent Greek-American Businessman Criticizes Greek Foreign Minister For Overlooking Archbishop During US Visit

John Catsimatidis, a notable figure in the Greek-American community and Vice Chairman of the Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, has expressed strong disapproval towards Greece’s Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. During his recent two-day visit to the United States, Gerapetritis did not meet with Archbishop Elpidophoros of America or visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, …

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A time for young thinking and doing

A time for young thinking and doing

I work with many students, young and dynamic people at The Demos Center of The American College of Greece. It is one of my greatest pleasures as it also enriches my own life and work at the center. Recently, I had mentored a young woman who happens to be from the same island my family …

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