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Andrew Tzembelicos

Frustration Mixed With Joy: My Traveling Experience on Greek Buses

By Andrew Tzembelicos The Greek government’s recent announcement of a cash infusion and modernization of the KTEL regional bus system should be welcomed by all riders. It was an announcement that could not have come soon enough. In the Athens area,...

How Canada Can Help Return Parthenon Marbles to Greece

By Andrew Tzembelicos Recently, there has been renewed debate about the Parthenon statues, which were chipped off the facade of the iconic building in the early 1800s and remain on display at the British Museum. Despite repeated arguments made in favor...

Did the Economic Crisis Help Prepare Greece for the Coronavirus?

By Andrew Tzembelicos* Watching countries across the globe respond to the COVID-19 crisis raises the question of how every country's preparedness for such an onslaught has differed and how each nation's people have risen -- or not -- to this...

The Coronavirus Crisis Through Two Lenses

By Andrew Tzembelicos* Being a dual citizen of Greece and Canada offers perspective on aspects of life in two countries. Particularly in a time of crisis, it’s an opportunity to better understand a nation — everything from leadership to the...

How to Boost Greek Tourism by Improving Ferry Travel and Ports

By Andrew Tzembelicos With recent news that the Greek government has committed to six new, broad tourism-related objectives, we see that there are some enhancements which could readily be implemented in this most vital  sector for Greece. One area where some...

Lessons From Greece for Canada’s Newly Re-elected Prime Minister

By Andrew Tzembelicos* On November 20 the newly re-elected Canadian government of Justin Trudeau will begin its next chapter with a swearing-in. There is much Mr. Trudeau can learn from Greece, and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his four-month-old government. By...

The Enduring Philoxenia of the Greek People

By Andrew Tzembelicos Though I’ve become well-acquainted with Greek hospitality over the last seven years, having spent considerable time in the country, including living in Athens for two six-month stints, the kindness of the Greek people never ceases to amaze...

Greece Can Learn Invaluable Lessons on Battling Wildfires

By Andrew Tzembelicos Last year, I was closely involved in writing a report for the Government of British Columbia following the devastating 2017 wildfire season in Canada’s westernmost province. The deadly wildfires in Mati and Kinetta last summer, and the multiple...

Opinion: Greece's Next Chapter

By Andrew Tzembelicos Now that Greece is beyond the July 7 national election, it has entered a new chapter in its history. That calls for charting a different course from the past decade, involving several key elements. One is critical investment in infrastructure...