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From Peurifoy to Tsunis: 10 historic events shaped by American ambassadors
The appointment of the strikingly beautiful Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece caused quite a stir. The criticisms against her were rife with disparaging remarks, scandalous insinuations, and titillating descriptions.
The exhausted metropolis, a modern phenomenon
"We at City are tired. Everyone we know is tired. Exhaustion has become one of the fundamental features of urban life. When an experience becomes sufficiently widespread, it makes sense to ask if it's an indicator of a deeper condition."
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LSE Hellenic Observatory relaunches as research center for Greece and Cyprus
The Hellenic Observatory at the London School of Economics (LSE) has been relaunched as the HO Center for Research on Contemporary Greece and Cyprus.
A year on, diplomacy falters, faces new challenges in face of Gaza attacks
In the wake of Israel's assaults on Gaza, public perception of international organizations and diplomacy has undergone a profound transformation, predominantly driven by the latter's perceived impotence in curtailing civilian casualties.
Yannis Papadopoulos interim president of ERT
The Deputy Prime Minister and Government Spokesman Pavlos Marinakis, at the upcoming General Assembly of ERT S.A.
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Greece’s tourism model and the transition to a more innovative economy
While summer may be winding down, water scarcity, overcrowded streets and rising housing costs are infuriating locals across southern European countries - especially those that rely on tourism. Greece is no exception, and we are seeing reactions to overtourism not only on Greece's top island destinations, but also in cities like Athens.
Athens University of Economics and Business names new management council
The composition of the new 11-member management council of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) has been announced by the university's rector, Dimitris Bourantonis.
The council comprises six internal members and five external members.
The council's four-year term commences on September 1.
Rachel Reeves: Who is Labour’s ‘Thatcher’ to take the reins of the Treasury
Rachel Reeves, a former children’s chess champion and Bank of England economist, is expected to become Britain’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Following Labour’s landslide victory, Reeves is expected to take over the ministry after being the party’s shadow finance minister in opposition.
Cyprus appoints banker Patsalides as Central Bank governor
Career banker Christodoulos Patsalides was appointed governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus on Monday for a five-year term, the island's presidency said.
Patsalides, who will represent Cyprus on the rate-setting Governing Council of the ECB, takes up his duties on April 11, replacing Constantinos Herodotou.
Three-day conference on ‘50 Years of the Metapolitefsi’ – Day 3, Part 2
The final day of the conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of the restoration of Greek democracy - a period known as the Metapolitefsi - is under way Saturday at the National Gallery in Athens.