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Governance and Direct Democracy in Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy developed in the world. It was called demokratia (δημοκρατία), literally meaning "rule by the people." Cleisthenes was the Athenian lawgiver credited with the constitutional reforms which laid the foundations for...

Ancient Site of Pnyx Attacked by Vandals

Two individuals wearing masks over their faces are responsible for damage caused to the guardhouse on the ancient site of Pnyx Hill in Athens, according to the Hellenic Police. The two men threatened the archaeological site's security guard, forcing him...

In Pnyx hill, Macron Presents European Vision for a More Integrated Union

The stage of the ancient Greek public forum in the Pnyx hill was the perfect set for a memorable, inspirational, pan-European speech and French president Emmanuel Macron tried his utmost to rise to the occasion. Borrowing the preacher-like techniques which...

Macron to Urge Renewal of EU Democracy from Pnyx in Athens

In a highly symbolic move, French President Emmanuel Macron has chosen to deliver a major speech at the hill of Pnyx, facing the Acropolis, during his official visit to Greece on Thursday. Macron, who swept to power on a pro-EU...

World's Philosophers Convene in Athens

Leading intellectuals of the world, such as Juergen Habermas and Umberto Eco, Alexander Nehamas, Bill Macbride, the Dermot Moran, Luca Scarantino will take part in the 23rd World Philosophy Conference, to be held for the first time in Greece...