Philosophy

The Renaissance witnessed a resurgence of humanism, a philosophical movement that championed individualism, reason, and the pursuit of knowledge

The debate on taxation must be opened. It is necessary to start from the weakness that all observers of the Greek economy have highlighted: the disproportionately large part of the taxable material that remains undisclosed, mainly because its disclosure would rattle established interests and have a heavy political cost. 

Participating in the public discourse requires courage nowadays. The toxicity and role of social media act as a deterrent to those who participate or want to participate in public life.

Others are afraid to enter the field, and others are afraid to speak up. The election result highlighted the problem, but also a truth. 

With PASOK's ratings increasing by more than 40% compared to 2019, there is a clear possibility now it could be catapulted back to being the main opposition party.

The sense of optimism was conveyed by its leader Nikos Androulakis, who issued an invitation "to every democrat, every progressive Greek, to fight together on this new promising course."

There are certain things in life that are so evident that they warrant no explanation. They should not require a search for arguments to justify their existence or practice.

Up-and-coming Polish director Lukasz Twarkowski is making his Greek debut at Athens' Onassis Cultural Center (onassis.org) with a theater-video art-film spectacle inspired by the notorious case of a fake Mark Rothko painting that was sold for 8.5 million US dollars by a famous New York art gallery.

In a world of massive change, Greece "looks to the future with optimism and self-confidence" and remains a committed member of a united Europe and the West, upholding universal values, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said on Wednesday at the opening speech for the eighth installment of the Delphi Economic Forum.

Easter always goes hand in hand with the search for authenticity. For the authentic Epitaph procession, good company for the subsequent authentic feast, the authentic Greek landscape, the authentically spiritual experience of the Resurrection service. Like many things around us, all of this is becoming more and more valuable.

In the aftermath of a train crash in 2017, a technical report was drafted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, citing shortcomings and proposing measures for the Greek railway network. It now appears prophetic after last week's deadliest-ever rail accident in Greece.

Choreographer Iro Vasalou and the Snap Dance Company breathe life and movement into Plato's "Symposium," focusing on the ancient Greek philosopher's study of "love as a god, a physical state, a spiritual quest and a social condition." The performance will be on stage at Understage B of the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr), from March 10 to 12.