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Greenpeace Demands immediate return of German plastic waste
Greenpeace, Basel Action Network (BAN), Zero Waste Europe and other organizations are calling for illegally exported waste to be returned to Germany. On December...
Geopolitics and strategy drive Greece-US relations
A new era has unfolded in Greece-United States relations that are based on common democratic values and shared interests. The bilateral relationship is strategic,...
10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Athens
Athens has hit a new stride thanks to a glorious revival in art, food and architecture that has been underway for the last decade....
Presidents of Parliament to gather for Athens Summit
Presidents of Parliament from the 47 Council of Europe member states, as well as many neighbouring and observer countries and other partner parliamentary assemblies, will meet...
One year after the Moria fire: Few lessons learned as Greece expands barriers to refugees’ protection
45 NGOs and civil society groups have today released a report urging the European Union and Greek government to abandon plans to dramatically restrict...
Greece’s Parliament should align the deportations and return bill with human rights standards
“The Greek parliament should reconsider a legislative proposal currently being discussed, which would seriously hinder the life-saving work carried out at sea by NGOs,...
Sea Adventures: Athens Riviera
Athens may be known for its archaeological attractions, but it’s also one of few European capitals blessed with a swimmable coastline of EU-designated Blue...
Ankara “goes at” Cyprus again
On July 20 a parade was held in Lefkoşa, the capital of the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which marked the anniversary...
Cyprus communities weaving closer ties through UN-backed project
A weaving project is helping to close the decades-long divide between the two communities in Cyprus, with assistance from the UN mission in the...
Russia: Towards a Balance of Interests in the Eastern Mediterranean
Research interest in Russia’s role in the Eastern Mediterranean region remains high. The increasing Russian presence in the Eastern Mediterranean is explained by energy...