Belief

Cynicism without limits

The government seems to be trying to create chaos on the political scene. It is playing with the country's institutions and has clearly set a goal of driving a wedge between the center-right and the center-left of the political spectrum for its own benefit.

Kathimerini joins the Trust Project, for news with integrity

In the age of overinformation, sensationalism and countless fake news stories, it comes as no surprise that media trust is at a record low. A recent study across European Union member-states found the phenomenon particularly prevalent in Greece, with 90 percent of respondents expressing suspicion or distrust when it comes to the country's information ecosystem.

Today is Friday 13th - a Date That is Often Associated with Bad Luck

Today is Friday 13th - a date that is often associated with bad luck. Over the day, millions of superstitious people will avoid meeting black cats, stay away from mirrors for fear of breaking them. Here are some of the most sinister events that happen on this date:

1. Lightning strike

Survey: How much Bulgarians Believe in Conspiracy and Superstition?

40% of Bulgarians believe there is a secret society that governs the world. 29% of Bulgarians believe in the existence of aliens, 19% are convinced that people have contacted them, and 14% - that aliens live among people.

This shows a study of the Bulgarians' attitudes towards beliefs, conspiracy and superstition, carried out by Trend Research on the order of 24 hours newspaper.

The risk of division spilling over from the stands

Sunday's events at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki will have repercussions well beyond the soccer pitch, as the law dictates that the action will now unfold in the country's sports and criminal courts. What is at issue here is not just be the fate of PAOK, but also the pitch invasion by its armed owner, Ivan Savvidis - a tangible illustration of the oligarch's belief that he is above the law.

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