Greek Society

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Confronting the spectre of a society of hatred

The gang rape of a 15-year-old boy in the west Athens suburb of Ilion by other adolescents, with an organised plan, constitutes an alarm bell for all of Greek society.

28/12/2022 22:04

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Editorial Ta Nea: Enough is enough!

This may be an opportunity for us to radically change the way future generations view violence, which in Greece’s recent past was considered tolerable, or even justified.

06/12/2022 17:29

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Editorial Ta Nea: A punch in the gut

The complete lack of protection and solidarity from those near to Thymios Bougas, and the endless torturous bullying that led him to seek isolation, is something that concerns all of Greek society.

26/06/2022 23:17

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Gay man’s father commits suicide due to ‘shame’, but who really killed him?

As long as we do not listen to our children and open our ears and eyes, this society and its coffee shops will continue to kill people, not only parents who are ashamed of the homosexuality of their children.

18/02/2022 10:45

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Editorial Ta Nea: Answers

All that has happened and come to light recently demonstrates that violence has seeped into the core of society. Becoming accustomed to it leads to more blood and makes it easier to shut one’s eyes and mouth and turn the other way.

14/02/2022 12:12

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Editorial Ta Nea: Catharsis

It is crucial that we not lose track of the essence of what happened in Suite 602 due to all the din that has resulted. It is exceptionally critical because that is the only way one can achieve the desired catharsis.

25/01/2022 16:53

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Editorial Ta Nea: Mixed messages on pandemic

It is perhaps more important than ever to limit the mixed messages regarding public health measures that may be required. That way, no one will be confused and no one will be exposed.

22/12/2021 14:55

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Op-ed: ‘Waves’ of denial – why citizens distrust the state

'Admittedly, I would not have expected vaccine deniers to be joined by “deniers” of the ongoing census, who often refuse to open their door and cooperate with those conducting it.'

23/11/2021 20:55

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Editorial Ta Nea: The duty to combat the far right

Concerns over a potential return of Golden Dawn followers and of the organisation’s ideological current are widespread, as they are shared by citizens regardless of their ideological orientation.

07/10/2021 14:42

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Editorial Ta Nea: Antidotes

The government is rightly hammering out a package of serious “antidotes” for the burgeoning problem of inflation in food prices. This should be drafted very swiftly as a comprehensive plan because it concerns households nationwide.

06/09/2021 14:07

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Editorial Ta Nea: The legacy of Mikis Theodorakis

That final legacy of national unity for his compatriots is the best epilogue for a full life, which was not without its contradictions, but it also constitutes an admonition for how we should face the future.

05/09/2021 20:59

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Redistributing wealth, power in a just society

If we want power to become more independent (at least from big capital) and more effective in meeting the demands of society, then we must decentralise.

19/06/2021 20:52

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Editorial Ta Nea: Front-and-centre

If the vaccine rollout continues at the current pace, thirty-somethings will be a step closer to normalcy and can effectively lure the rest of society in the same direction so as to build a wall of immunity.

28/04/2021 23:59

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Editorial Ta Nea: Details

Those ministers who want to have somethin to show from their work in a year that the country will be tested on a variety of levels should take this seriously into account,

31/12/2020 14:24

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Magiorkinis: The COVID-19 Committee, society, the economy and the magic ‘political filter’

In an exclusive interview with in.gr, tanea.gr, and tovima.gr, Professor Gkikas Magiorkinis details the major obstacles that arise in the effort to inform an often distrustful public about COVID-19.

05/12/2020 00:43

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Editorial To Vima: Health comes first

What is paramount now is to stem the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and to alleviate the often unbearable burden on the National Health System.

02/12/2020 22:04

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Editorial Ta Nea: A new social contract

Who is making Greece a laggard in areas where it could be a pioneer? It is against these forces of delay that the battle must be won.

06/05/2020 23:03

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Editorial Ta Nea: Plea

Ta Nea joins its voice with the the state, the scientific community, and enlightened Metropolitan bishops of the Orthodox Church of Greece for the citizenry to abide by public health guidelines.

17/04/2020 19:35

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Editorial To Vima: The great gain of the 10-year crisis

The economy and all that constitutes it were impaired. Incomes, wages, values, and the country’s productive capability were affected, as evidenced by the massive destruction of businesses and by extension the loss of jobs.

31/12/2019 19:42

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Editorial Ta Nea: Refugee, migrant flows

Clearly it is necessary to have a plan to distribute geographically the refugees and migrants and put them up in structures that will not offend their human dignity.

21/11/2019 19:01

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Editorial To Vima: Greece turns a page

As it turned out it was not the opinion polls that constituted fake news but rather the crude propaganda of SYRIZA and its mouthpieces.

27/05/2019 17:16

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Editorial Ta Nea: Timebomb

The demographic problem is vital and existential, as the population is shrinking every year and half the population, the workforce, must support the other half, which is comprised of retirees.

23/04/2019 13:48

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Editorial To Vima: Trapped in polarisation and the mire

We seek out or manufacture enemies instead of forging a fundamental consensus so as to escape the vicious circle into which the country has fallen.

10/04/2019 12:53