Democracy
Ancient Greece
For Ancient Greeks Our Modern Democracy is an Oligarchy
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To ancient Greeks, our modern democracy would count as “oligarchy”. The rule of and by the few, as opposed to the power of the people.
Diaspora
“Democracy and Hellenism”: An Inspiring Speech by George Logothetis
George Logothetis, Executive Chairman of Libra Group and the Grand Marshal of the New York Greek Independence Day Parade, delivered a profound and inspirational speech at the 2023 Greek Independence Gala in New York.
The powerful speech on “Democracy and...
Crime
Protesters Taking Part in Rebellion in Iran Face Trials
Protestors who have taken part in the insurgent rebellion in Iran are now facing trials. The forms they take are however not certain.
Iran is holding trials for the Mahsa Amini rebels, bringing charges against almost a thousand people in...
Europe
Friend or Foe? How US Perceptions of Turkey Have Shifted
US perceptions of Turkey have shifted in the last decade to the extent that analysts and policymakers are openly questioning whether Ankara remains a reliable ally under Erdogan.
"I think people in Washington have been questioning the reliability of Turkey...
Greek News
Greek PM Mitsotakis Addresses “Populism’s Threat” at Biden’s Summit for Democracy
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke on Thursday at American President Joe Biden's virtual event, the "Summit for Democracy." The summit included over 100 different leaders.
Mitsotakis, who was introduced by EU President Ursula von der Leyen, used his time to...
Business
Facebook Whistleblower Charges Firm Aware it Spreads Hate
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, the former employee of the firm who released a bombshell on Sunday when she spoke freely to "60 Minutes" about the media behemoth's policies, charged in Congressional testimony on Tuesday that it "is operating in...
Technology
Social Media Poses Risk to Humanity, Scientists Warn
Some biologists and ecologists think social media poses a risk to humanity-- to the extent that we need to act before further damage is done.
Economy
Obama Blasts Stubborn Austerity Measures Imposed on Greece
Former US President Obama, in his gigantic new book of memoirs called "A Promised Land," released on Tuesday, speaks at some length about Greece's debt crisis, which he admitted kept him and his aides up at night during its...
Greece
Banning Protests in the Birthplace of Democracy
The Greek government's decision to ban protests and rallies during the anniversary celebrations of the Polytechnic uprising has raised questions about the state of Democracy in its birthplace.
Opposition political parties and human rights groups have blasted the decision, claiming...
Australia
Victoria Government Will Send 22 Students to Greece to Study Democracy
The government of Victoria in Australia recently announced that it will hold a competition for students who would like to travel to Greece for educational tour focusing on civics and Democracy.
A total of up to twenty-two students who are...