True to Kathimerini's history and legacy

Happy new year, everyone! This is a special year for Kathimerini, which celebrates its 100th anniversary since first hitting the stands. It is truly a remarkable occasion. Few things have endured for so long in this country. Kathimerini has, just like Greece, survived through military dictatorships, wars, civil strife and financial crises. In hindsight, and with the clear eye of the unbiased historian, there have been mistakes - some of which could have proven fatal - made along the way. However, the newspaper persevered. It surmounted incredible challenges and continues to play a key role today during what are difficult times for the press, as well as the country itself.

The newspaper's fundamental values have remained virtually intact, particularly over the past 30 years. Kathimerini is a champion of pluralism, inviting a plethora of different opinions, with the...