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Edi Rama on the Beleri case: Albania is not Siberia, learn in Greece to respect justice
Albanian Prime Minister's confrontation with Sakis Ioannidis, Greece's representative to the European Economic and Social Committee, at a workshop in Brussels - He spoke of Athens' "delusional" approach to the issue
The country that blazed a trail for same-sex weddings
Marriage equality was a matter of debate as early as 1960 in the Netherlands. It became law in 2001. At the time, the country was the first in the world to legalize marriage for same-sex couples. "Some people had predicted that society would fall apart and family values would suffer. None of that has happened," the Dutch ambassador to Greece, Susanna Terstal, tells Kathimerini.
Migrants hidden in truck stopped in Igoumenitsa
Greek authorities have apprehended two undocumented migrants from Iraq, aged 23 and 26, in the northwestern port of Igoumenitsa as they attempted to travel to Italy concealed within a freight truck.
Additionally, a 52-year-old suspected smuggler, also from Iraq, has been detained in connection with the same incident.
Government sets up task force to tackle juvenile violence
The government set up a scientific committee as part of the national strategy of countering violence among minors, the Prime Minister's office announced on Wednesday.
The task force is composed of eight members, among which are a criminologist, a legal experts, professors of political science, and cyber security, and a child psychotherapist.
40 migrants found on Gavdos beach
Forty irregular migrants who landed on the beach of Trypiti on the island of Gavdos, south of Crete, were found by the coast guard on Tuesday.
They were scheduled to be transported to Sfakia, on Crete's southern coast, on Wednesday.
According to local reports, the boat had sailed from Egypt. There was no information available regarding their health condition.
Greek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here’s what it means
Lawmakers begin a debate Wednesday on a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage that would make Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to do so.
The Valentine's Day session in parliament follows vocal opposition and protests from the church but also a shift in public opinion which - while still divided - is narrowly supportive of the reform.
Most Greeks view US stance positively, poll finds
The majority of Greek citizens positively assess the United States' stance toward Greece, believing that the US would conduct a "diplomatic and restrained" intervention in the event of a Greek-Turkish crisis. Notably, Greek citizens favor President Joe Biden over likely Republican candidate Donald Trump in the run-up to the US elections this November.
Corporate Affairs Forum returns in April
The Agora - Corporate Affairs Forum is returning this spring for its second event, as a new community of corporate affairs and communication professionals takes shape in Greece.
After last June's successful launch, the Agora - 2nd Corporate Affairs Forum 2024 will take place on April 25, again at The Margi Hotel in Vouliagmeni.