Daphne Papadopoulou
@daphnenews.bsky.social
Journalist, translator, guide book writer. Now
@ekathimerini. Views my own, RT not endorsement, obvs.
@ekathimerini. Views my own, RT not endorsement, obvs.
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More than 3 years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and we still can't agree to use Russia's frozen assets to buy weapons for Kyiv
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
More than 3 years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and we still can't agree to use Russia's frozen assets to buy weapons for Kyiv
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What a strange framing and characterization. How does one describe his blatantly dishonest, racist question about taxes as “press[ing] the Mayor-elect on his policy proposals”? In what way does this lying troll emerge as a “winner“?
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
What a strange framing and characterization. How does one describe his blatantly dishonest, racist question about taxes as “press[ing] the Mayor-elect on his policy proposals”? In what way does this lying troll emerge as a “winner“?
OLAF is investigating two complaints lodged by a Greek tech company which claims that a bid to upgrade the automated public contracts system was rigged. The company alleges competitors in the bid had early access to privileged information. www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1287...
EU anti-fraud office probes tech bid for favoritism | eKathimerini.com
A team from OLAF, the European Union’s anti-fraud office, has visited Greece in recent days, asking for data from the General Secretariat of Information Systems.
www.ekathimerini.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
OLAF is investigating two complaints lodged by a Greek tech company which claims that a bid to upgrade the automated public contracts system was rigged. The company alleges competitors in the bid had early access to privileged information. www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1287...
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Since taking office, the new European Parliament has voted on at least 14 resolutions concerning Russia and Ukraine — a test of how its fresh line-up approaches foreign policy. A new data-driven investigation reveals 21 MEPs who most often back or excuse the Kremlin’s actions.
Europe’s new pro-Kremlin bloc takes shape in the European Parliament
Since taking office, the new European Parliament has voted on at least 14 resolutions concerning Russia and Ukraine — a test of how its fresh line-up approaches foreign policy. A new data-driven investigation reveals 21 MEPs who most often back or excuse the Kremlin’s actions.
euobserver.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Since taking office, the new European Parliament has voted on at least 14 resolutions concerning Russia and Ukraine — a test of how its fresh line-up approaches foreign policy. A new data-driven investigation reveals 21 MEPs who most often back or excuse the Kremlin’s actions.
The reasons why more than half of the initial approvals never result in the arrival or employment of workers include time-consuming procedures or late approvals that result in either candidates choosing other countries, or businesses no longer needing them. www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1287...
Problems with labor transfers | eKathimerini.com
A new cabinet act, expected within the month, will provide for some 80,000 positions in Greece for salaried labor, seasonal employment, and highly skilled work for citizens from third countries,
www.ekathimerini.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The reasons why more than half of the initial approvals never result in the arrival or employment of workers include time-consuming procedures or late approvals that result in either candidates choosing other countries, or businesses no longer needing them. www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1287...
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Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Once again: An earthquake swarm that was recorded near Santorini, Amorgos and Anafi earlier this year was caused by the movement of magma. #Greece
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The 2025 Santorini unrest unveiled: Rebounding magmatic dike intrusion with triggered seismicity
Magmatic intrusion in Earth’s crust can lead to hazardous volcanic eruptions, but the physical processes involved remain largely hidden from direct observation. We used machine learning–derived seismi...
www.science.org
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Once again: An earthquake swarm that was recorded near Santorini, Amorgos and Anafi earlier this year was caused by the movement of magma. #Greece
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Greece will introduce sweeping reforms to its inheritance laws that have remained largely unchanged since 1946. Key reforms include introducing inheritance contracts, recognizing rights for unmarried partners, and adding safeguards for handwritten wills. www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1287...
Inheritance laws rewritten for modern era | eKathimerini.com
Greece is preparing to introduce sweeping reforms to its inheritance laws, overhauling legislation that has remained largely unchanged since 1946.
www.ekathimerini.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Greece will introduce sweeping reforms to its inheritance laws that have remained largely unchanged since 1946. Key reforms include introducing inheritance contracts, recognizing rights for unmarried partners, and adding safeguards for handwritten wills. www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1287...
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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
The Commission is referring Greece to the Court of Justice for failing to align its rules on family benefits with EU law: Rules on social security coordination explicitly prohibit any residence requirements for receiving social security benefits, incl family allowances. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission decides to refer GREECE to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to align its rules on family benefits with EU law
Today, the European Commission decided to refer Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to bring its national legislation on family benefits in line with EU rules on social se...
ec.europa.eu
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Commission is referring Greece to the Court of Justice for failing to align its rules on family benefits with EU law: Rules on social security coordination explicitly prohibit any residence requirements for receiving social security benefits, incl family allowances. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Hocus-crocus: Greece’s saffron specialists work their magic on.ft.com/48ekgWU | opinion
Hocus-crocus: Greece’s saffron specialists work their magic
In Macedonia, it takes the filaments of 150,000 flowers to make a kilo of the world’s most precious, unadulterated spice
on.ft.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Hocus-crocus: Greece’s saffron specialists work their magic on.ft.com/48ekgWU | opinion
Greek livestock farming stands “one step before destruction” due to an 18-month sheep and goat pox disease outbreak, according to the Agriculture Ministry’s general secretary.
www.ekathimerini.com/news/environ...
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Livestock farming teetering on the brink of disaster | eKathimerini.com
Greek livestock farming stands “one step before destruction” due to an 18-month sheep and goat pox disease outbreak, according to the Agriculture Ministry’s general secretary.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Greek livestock farming stands “one step before destruction” due to an 18-month sheep and goat pox disease outbreak, according to the Agriculture Ministry’s general secretary.
www.ekathimerini.com/news/environ...
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H κρατική μηχανή όχι μόνο βρέθηκε απροετοίμαστη, αλλά συνεχίζει, παρά την κρισιμότητα της κατάστασης, να κινείται σε αργούς ρυθμούς. Παράλληλα, τα μέτρα εξαγγέλλονται, αλλά δεν τηρούνται. www.kathimerini.gr/visual/infog...
Σήμα κινδύνου για την κτηνοτροφία
Τα νέα μέτρα για την ευλογιά των αιγοπροβάτων – Εγκριση της Κομισιόν στο σχέδιο για τον ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ.
www.kathimerini.gr
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
H κρατική μηχανή όχι μόνο βρέθηκε απροετοίμαστη, αλλά συνεχίζει, παρά την κρισιμότητα της κατάστασης, να κινείται σε αργούς ρυθμούς. Παράλληλα, τα μέτρα εξαγγέλλονται, αλλά δεν τηρούνται. www.kathimerini.gr/visual/infog...
Η χώρα φαίνεται να στηρίζει πλέον σε μεγάλο βαθμό τα δημόσια έσοδα στην κατανάλωση, με αποτέλεσμα οι εισπράξεις από τους συγκεκριμένους φόρους (ΦΠΑ, εδικοί φόροι κατανάλωσης) να σκαρφαλώνουν σε νέα ύψη, επηρεάζοντας τόσο το 2025 όσο και το 2026. www.kathimerini.gr/visual/infog...
Προϋπολογισμός: H κατανάλωση θα είναι και το 2026 ο στυλοβάτης των δημοσίων εσόδων
Από τους έμμεσους φόρους θα προέλθει το 62,3% των εσόδων του προϋπολογισμού, που αναμένονται στα 73,645 δισ. ευρώ.
www.kathimerini.gr
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Η χώρα φαίνεται να στηρίζει πλέον σε μεγάλο βαθμό τα δημόσια έσοδα στην κατανάλωση, με αποτέλεσμα οι εισπράξεις από τους συγκεκριμένους φόρους (ΦΠΑ, εδικοί φόροι κατανάλωσης) να σκαρφαλώνουν σε νέα ύψη, επηρεάζοντας τόσο το 2025 όσο και το 2026. www.kathimerini.gr/visual/infog...
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As ‘aliens’, postwar Greek immigrants attracted the attention of ASIO, irrespective of their political affiliation.
Friday essay: how ASIO spied on Australia’s Greek migrants during the Cold War
theconversation.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:17 AM
As ‘aliens’, postwar Greek immigrants attracted the attention of ASIO, irrespective of their political affiliation.
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Ex-Wirecard boss Jan Marsalek linked to multibillion-dollar laundering network on.ft.com/4abx6aK
Ex-Wirecard boss Jan Marsalek linked to multibillion-dollar laundering network
Link is latest revelation in a years-long probe into Smart and TGR, which move money for criminals and sanctioned individuals
on.ft.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Ex-Wirecard boss Jan Marsalek linked to multibillion-dollar laundering network on.ft.com/4abx6aK
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🚨 NATO officials warned about corruption for years – and were ignored.
Leaked files seen by FTM reveal blocked audits, missed warnings, staff pressure and inaction – plus five corruption probes already uncovered by FTM.
🔗Read the full story below:
Leaked files seen by FTM reveal blocked audits, missed warnings, staff pressure and inaction – plus five corruption probes already uncovered by FTM.
🔗Read the full story below:
NATO’s procurement chief under fire amid corruption scandal, leak reveals
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is mired in a corruption scandal, and top officials have raised concerns about its approach to tackling graft. Internal documents reveal how General Mana...
www.ftm.eu
November 21, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🚨 NATO officials warned about corruption for years – and were ignored.
Leaked files seen by FTM reveal blocked audits, missed warnings, staff pressure and inaction – plus five corruption probes already uncovered by FTM.
🔗Read the full story below:
Leaked files seen by FTM reveal blocked audits, missed warnings, staff pressure and inaction – plus five corruption probes already uncovered by FTM.
🔗Read the full story below:
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All the rape, torture, and murder will be brushed under the carpet, a great lesson for any future war criminals.
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 AM
All the rape, torture, and murder will be brushed under the carpet, a great lesson for any future war criminals.
I am actually not sure about Greece. I can think of an obvious choice...
Ever wondered who's on those fake IDs in movies or sample credit cards?
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I am actually not sure about Greece. I can think of an obvious choice...
Από «μπλοκ» σε χρήστες και απενεργοποιημένα σχόλια μέχρι απόλυτη αδιαφάνεια για το ποιος διαχειρίζεται τους λογαριασμούς, πολλοί δημόσιοι φορείς χρησιμοποιούν τα social media σαν προσωπικά προφίλ και όχι ως επίσημα κανάλια ενημέρωσης. (τελευταία είδηση) www.kathimerini.gr/columns/5639...
Η χρονιά της Ινδίας, ο χάρτης των επενδύσεων, το «μπλοκ» του δήμου και το «καπέλο» 20%
Καλημέρα σας, «Φωτιές» άναψε χθες η Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή, με το σχέδιό της για καθυστέρηση βασικών διατάξεων του νέου AI Act και χαλάρωση των αυστηρών κανόνων προστασίας δεδομένων. Μια κίνηση που για πο...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Από «μπλοκ» σε χρήστες και απενεργοποιημένα σχόλια μέχρι απόλυτη αδιαφάνεια για το ποιος διαχειρίζεται τους λογαριασμούς, πολλοί δημόσιοι φορείς χρησιμοποιούν τα social media σαν προσωπικά προφίλ και όχι ως επίσημα κανάλια ενημέρωσης. (τελευταία είδηση) www.kathimerini.gr/columns/5639...
Greece faces near-endemic status for sheep and goat pox as the disease spreads despite containment efforts, with major outbreaks in Achaia and Ilia and slight declines in Serres, Imathia and Thessaly. www.ekathimerini.com/news/1287161...
Sheep pox nears endemic status | eKathimerini.com
Greece faces near-endemic status for sheep and goat pox as the disease spreads despite containment efforts, with major outbreaks in Achaia and Ilia and slight declines in Serres, Imathia and Thessaly.
www.ekathimerini.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Greece faces near-endemic status for sheep and goat pox as the disease spreads despite containment efforts, with major outbreaks in Achaia and Ilia and slight declines in Serres, Imathia and Thessaly. www.ekathimerini.com/news/1287161...
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“Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen, but [Mohammed] knew nothing about it,” said President Trump about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi. https://wapo.st/4igmwkX
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen, but [Mohammed] knew nothing about it,” said President Trump about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi. https://wapo.st/4igmwkX
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One for the ages 😱
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
One for the ages 😱
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An extremely important moment for post-Assad Syria.
‘Unprecedented’: Syria launches first trial over deadly coastal violence
The first trial of hundreds of suspects accused of involvement in killings on Syria’s Alawite-majority coast marks the start of a closely watched and unprecedented accountability process.
syriadirect.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
An extremely important moment for post-Assad Syria.
Students from some villages of Crete go to high school simply because they need the diploma to receive the subsidy for young farmers.
www.ekathimerini.com/in-depth/128...
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In some parts of Crete, secondary education is a ‘piece of paper’ to receive aid | eKathimerini.com
At noon last Monday in the village of Vorizia, while relatives and friends of the man who was shot and killed on November 1 were walking silently, dressed in black, toward the church, a farm truck was...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Students from some villages of Crete go to high school simply because they need the diploma to receive the subsidy for young farmers.
www.ekathimerini.com/in-depth/128...
www.ekathimerini.com/in-depth/128...