Is the future of Christians in the Middle East in doubt?

Is the future of Christians in the Middle East in doubt?

Vicky Hartzler, Nadine Maenza, Vassilis Nedos, and Alexia Kalaitzi join Thanos Davelis as we look into USCIRF’s 2026 report and Turkey’s problematic record on religious freedom, the plight of Christians in Syria in the wake of another attack on this vulnerable community, and how Greece is working to ensure that the protection of Christian populations …

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German woman dies, crushed by balcony

German woman dies, crushed by balcony

File photo. A German national was killed in the town of Corinth on Saturday after a balcony she was walking under collapsed on her head. As reported by the police, the woman was walking along Pegasou Street with her family at around 3 p.m. when the accident happened. The family’s children were also injured. The …

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The myth of red lines

The myth of red lines

[Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters] There is a term from psychology that has been quietly making its way into conversations among academics, policy thinkers, and ordinary citizens trying to make sense of what they are watching unfold: moral injury. It is not the fear of being harmed. It is the damage done when human beings are …

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The art of hanging up the phone

The art of hanging up the phone

The legendary incident with famous Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis is mentioned by singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos in his autobiography: In 1979, Hadjidakis, as director of the acclaimed Third Program – the public radio station of Greece’s state broadcaster ERT, which mainly broadcasts classical music and culture – is playing Savvopoulos’ new 15-minute song titled “A Long …

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An alarm for every drop and every flurry

An alarm for every drop and every flurry

Every time I talk to Greeks who left the country during the 2009-2015 debt crisis and are thinking about coming back, I repeat the same warning, in the same monotone: “In Greece, we wake up every morning not knowing whether our day will be smooth. We deal with problems here that have long been sorted …

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The benefit of preventive health

A simple but methodical encouragement from the state is enough to break bad habits that seemed ingrained in Greek culture. This is proven by the nationwide preventive health program “Prolamvano.”  The stereotype that Greeks do not focus on prevention when it comes to their health, but only worry once they are already sick has been …

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Influencer released after testifying over personal data breach

Influencer released after testifying over personal data breach

Influencer Ioanna Touni was released on Saturday afternoon after testifying in a case filed against her for breach of personal data. Touni had been arrested after she revealed the name and face of a man she won a case against earlier this week on social media. Based on information, Touni was at a venue when …

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Gains and challenges for Greece 

Gains and challenges for Greece 

The Greek frigate Kimon approaches the port of Limassol, Cyprus, March 4. [AP] One month after the launch of operations by Israel and the United States against Iran, the situation remains opaque and complex. Both the prospect of deeper US involvement – whether through a ground intervention or a dramatic move that would allow President …

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Lazarakia: The little buns that welcome Holy Week

Lazarakia: The little buns that welcome Holy Week

On Lazarus Saturday, a centuries-old Greek Easter tradition brings the story of St. Lazarus of Bethany to life through sweet, spiced bread shaped with care and meaning. Picture the scene: a Greek kitchen on a bright spring morning. The air is warm with the scent of cinnamon and cloves. Dough rests under a tea towel, …

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