Greece legalises same-sex marriage

By admin February 16, 2024 No comment

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Greece has recently made headlines by becoming the first Christian Orthodox-majority nation to legalize same-sex marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt children. The decision, which followed a parliamentary vote of 176-76, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s history. However, the move has not been without controversy, as it has sparked division within

How the Elgin Marbles scream injustice for most Greeks

By admin November 29, 2023 No comment

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More than 200 years after their removal by Lord Elgin, the Elgin Marbles remain a contentious issue, symbolizing perceived injustice among the majority of Greeks. The British claim of ownership is widely rejected, and the sculptures, often referred to as the Parthenon Sculptures, are seen as stolen treasures, taken through imperial theft. In central Athens, […]

Greek Minister Steps Down Following Death of Passenger on Delayed Ferry

By admin September 11, 2023 No comment

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Greece’s shipping minister, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, has resigned due to controversial remarks he made on television in the wake of a passenger’s death, allegedly pushed off a ferry by crew members. Varvitsiotis expressed that his statements, which appeared to support the ferry’s crew in the incident, were “misinterpreted.” Criminal charges

Greek conservative party aims for a majority win in upcoming election led by Mitsotakis

By admin June 25, 2023 No comment

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In Greece, conservative ex-Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is seeking a strong majority as voters head to the polls for the second time in a month. Mitsotakis emerged victorious in May’s election and called for new elections in order to govern without coalition partners. Despite a recent migrant boat tragedy that claimed the lives of an […]

Greek election: Centre-right Mitsotakis hails big win but wants majority

By admin May 22, 2023 No comment

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the conservative Prime Minister of Greece, has won the national elections with his New Democracy party. The party secured almost 41% of the vote, falling just five seats short of a majority. Mitsotakis hailed the victory as a “political earthquake.” His center-left rival, Alexis Tsipras of the Syriza party, congratulated him, although his