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Greek society, some argue, needs more time to prepare itself before the conversation about euthanasia can take place. I have trouble understanding people who expect that society will ever be ready for major changes and what exactly they mean when they talk about the “right time” for such a discussion. Thessaloniki, for example, is still …
[Shutterstock] The administration and monks of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery, in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, are expressing cautious optimism over a court decision expected on January 23 in a nearly decade-long legal process concerning the ownership of its facilities and declared properties. The optimism stems from the high-level …
Two months ago, Switzerland’s ambassador to Greece, Stefan Estermann, and Swiss Professor Emeritus Bernd Scholl – a noted philhellene and leading expert in spatial development – walked along the now-silent tracks of the Peloponnesian Railway. From the Fichti station near Mycenae to Nemea near Corinth, they covered 40 kilometers, pausing frequently to examine the historic …
A group exhibition at Misc (20 Tousa Botsari) explores the themes of consent, acceptance, care and surveillance, examining how these concepts evolve within our rapidly changing digital landscape. Running until February 7, the exhibition highlights the data we generate at every moment through paintings, video projections, films and installations, with each artist contributing their own …
[Shutterstock] A 34-year-old man was fatally injured on New Year’s Day in Serres, northern Greece, following an altercation in a central area of the city. According to public broadcaster ERT, the man’s death was caused by a stabbing, although local residents reported hearing gunshots. It is believed that at least four individuals were involved in …
[The Breeder] Mirrors marks Maria Hassabi’s second exhibition at the Breeder Gallery (45 Iasonos) in Athens, following her 2021 showcase. This new exhibition explores the interaction between reality and the perception of images. At its center are nine large-scale photographs framed in golden mirrors, complemented by a selection of paintings. For more information, visit thebreedersystem.com. …
Seeking to curb digital addiction among minors without resorting to outright bans on social media use, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a groundbreaking initiative on Monday promoting safety and parental involvement. Presented at the Athens Conservatoire alongside senior government officials, the strategy introduces digital tools to foster safer online experiences while promoting parental engagement and …
The addiction of children and adolescents to social media is a real epidemic of our time, so the government’s initiatives to address the problem is welcome. But parents also have a share of the responsibility, even if they often feel powerless in the face of their children’s absolute dependence on mobile phones. These holidays are …
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A rainbow in front of the snowy peaks of the mountains around Attica, in Athens, Greece, 28 December 2024, after the severe weather events of the last 48 hours that prevailed in many areas of Greece. [Alexandros Vlachos/EPA] On the last day of the year, it is customary to note the series of events, to …