Author: NIKI KITSANTONIS
Protests and Vandalism Follow Hit Man’s Hunger Strike
Dimitris Koufodinas began a hunger strike in January after being denied a prison transfer. Demonstrations in support of him have exposed divides over how to deal with convicted terrorists.
Protests Follow Hit Man’s Hunger Strike in Greece
Dimitris Koufodinas began a hunger strike in January after being denied a prison transfer. Demonstrations in support of him have exposed divides over how to deal with convicted terrorists.
Refugee Who Set Herself on Fire in Greece Is Charged With Arson
A woman set fire to her tent on the island of Lesbos in a suicide attempt after her family’s relocation to Germany was delayed.
Ex-Artistic Director of Greece’s National Theater Held After Rape Arrest Warrant
The case of Dimitris Lignadis is the most high-profile among the numerous directors and actors to have been named in a torrent of accusations that have rocked the Greek arts world.
In Greece, Accusations of Sexual Harassment Rock Arts World
Dozens of actors have accused some of the nation’s best-known performers and directors of sexual harassment and abuse, leading to several high-profile dismissals and resignations.
Olympic Athlete Speaks of Assault and Breaks a Bigger Silence in Greece
Sofia Bekatorou, a sailing champion, said she was sexually assaulted by a top sports official, prompting an outpouring of support in a country where the issue has long been ignored.
Greek Orthodox Church Faces Criticism as Virus Hits Its Ranks
Church leaders have backed government restrictions, but defiance by hard-liners and a commitment to the sacrament of communion, taken with a shared spoon, may undercut good intentions.
It Took a Century to Open a Mosque in Athens. Then Came the Pandemic.
The first purpose-built Muslim place of worship in the Greek capital since the Ottoman occupation arrived after decades of delay — just in time for a second coronavirus surge.