LOLGreece
@lolgreece.bsky.social
The real LOLGreece. Greek, Brit, dad of two, onetime economist and policy analyst, recovering startup guy.
Polite reminder that you can be a Zulu king and a racist idiot all at once. www.bbc.com/news/article...
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried
The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Polite reminder that you can be a Zulu king and a racist idiot all at once. www.bbc.com/news/article...
This however is a survey of people in hygiene poverty so it's hard to know what to compare to what
January 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
This however is a survey of people in hygiene poverty so it's hard to know what to compare to what
The 2024 version of this survey, with yougov, is public. Crosstabs here ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Hy...
How The Hygiene Bank raised awareness of hygiene poverty with YouGov
The Hygiene Bank partnered with YouGov to explore hygiene poverty’s impact, using data to drive awareness, media coverage, & conversations with key stakeholders.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
The 2024 version of this survey, with yougov, is public. Crosstabs here ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Hy...
However, a) what kind of social survey needs to be shared in confidence like this? b) why is the BBC's programme for funding hyper local journalism doing this very personal advocacy driven non local story? c) that a quarter of Londoners have to choose between food and hygiene is just not plausible
January 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
However, a) what kind of social survey needs to be shared in confidence like this? b) why is the BBC's programme for funding hyper local journalism doing this very personal advocacy driven non local story? c) that a quarter of Londoners have to choose between food and hygiene is just not plausible
To be clear: I don't doubt there is a ton of poverty in London, i lived there for years and until not too long ago. I still visit many times a year.
January 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
To be clear: I don't doubt there is a ton of poverty in London, i lived there for years and until not too long ago. I still visit many times a year.
This article is giving me all the red flags possible www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
This article is giving me all the red flags possible www.bbc.com/news/article...
who the hell does this. just make meatballs
The extent to which demand for first world lifestyle content outstrips supply *truly* can't be overstated. Endless, ENDLESS column inches, both physical and digital, MUST be filled, which necessarily means you'll have people saying any old shit, such as "burgers are for sharing".
January 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM
who the hell does this. just make meatballs
This WaPo post is bizarre. Look at the mental gymnastics around the notion of expropriation. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Trump says Venezuela stole U.S. oil, land and assets. Here’s the history.
The government of the oil-rich nation took control of its petroleum industry in 1976, nationalizing hundreds of private businesses and foreign-owned assets.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
This WaPo post is bizarre. Look at the mental gymnastics around the notion of expropriation. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Creepy LinkedIn, creepy.
Also. Repeating my name as a means of deepening brand engagement got dropped from call centre scripts and email templates 5 years ago. Because it was creepy and annoying.
Also. Repeating my name as a means of deepening brand engagement got dropped from call centre scripts and email templates 5 years ago. Because it was creepy and annoying.
November 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Creepy LinkedIn, creepy.
Also. Repeating my name as a means of deepening brand engagement got dropped from call centre scripts and email templates 5 years ago. Because it was creepy and annoying.
Also. Repeating my name as a means of deepening brand engagement got dropped from call centre scripts and email templates 5 years ago. Because it was creepy and annoying.
But surely the Picts were coloured? Right?
I'll get my coat.
I'll get my coat.
November 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
But surely the Picts were coloured? Right?
I'll get my coat.
I'll get my coat.
Είμαι ανώριμος δεν άντεξα. youtu.be/n0qiBMe8MRw?...
Patoranking - Kolo Kolo [Feat. Diamond Platnumz] (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Patoranking
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November 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Είμαι ανώριμος δεν άντεξα. youtu.be/n0qiBMe8MRw?...
A full confession: i have a small history of complaining to the bbc. I had a serious issue with them fangirling over Greek convicted criminals. Their complaints process did not work back then. It works on predictable routes and not on others
November 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A full confession: i have a small history of complaining to the bbc. I had a serious issue with them fangirling over Greek convicted criminals. Their complaints process did not work back then. It works on predictable routes and not on others
See here's what i mean by optics. The ECU is the BBC. The BBC is disciplining the presenter for her tone. you are saying "management and ECU are separate things, the complaints process doesn't route through line management" But that's the mistake. Absolutely nobody cares about this distinction.
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
See here's what i mean by optics. The ECU is the BBC. The BBC is disciplining the presenter for her tone. you are saying "management and ECU are separate things, the complaints process doesn't route through line management" But that's the mistake. Absolutely nobody cares about this distinction.
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Do Australian Senators have to have an annual medical and psychological health test, if not, maybe it's time to introduce it. ⬇️
As this is absolutely batshit crazy stuff 🤪 #auspol
As this is absolutely batshit crazy stuff 🤪 #auspol
November 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Do Australian Senators have to have an annual medical and psychological health test, if not, maybe it's time to introduce it. ⬇️
As this is absolutely batshit crazy stuff 🤪 #auspol
As this is absolutely batshit crazy stuff 🤪 #auspol
On the contrary their rules do not necessitate this response, it takes several layers of interpretation to get there.
November 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
On the contrary their rules do not necessitate this response, it takes several layers of interpretation to get there.
Rare dystopia blind spot for me: neural organoids www.statnews.com/2025/11/06/n...
November 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Rare dystopia blind spot for me: neural organoids www.statnews.com/2025/11/06/n...
I don't think this is some disciplinary matter, especially one to be played out in public. Have a word and move on.
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I don't think this is some disciplinary matter, especially one to be played out in public. Have a word and move on.
Is the BBC really oblivious to the optics of this? www.bbc.com/news/article...
Martine Croxall broke rules over 'pregnant people' facial expression, BBC says
The BBC newsreader was reading out a news bulletin about research on groups most at risk in UK heatwaves.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Is the BBC really oblivious to the optics of this? www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The Persuaders have been reading Jonathan Birch's The Edge of Sentience, and they will be asking which animals are conscious and what policies we should adopt to minimize animal suffering. Live tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1pm EST, 6pm GMT!
www.youtube.com/live/J9ueoVk...
@petemandik.bsky.social
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5: Animal consciousness
What is like to be a bat, a rat, or a cat in a hat? Another case for The Persuaders! Keith and Pete have been reading Jonathan Birch's 2024 book The Edge of Sentience, and they will be asking which an...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The Persuaders have been reading Jonathan Birch's The Edge of Sentience, and they will be asking which animals are conscious and what policies we should adopt to minimize animal suffering. Live tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1pm EST, 6pm GMT!
www.youtube.com/live/J9ueoVk...
@petemandik.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/J9ueoVk...
@petemandik.bsky.social
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Two violent attacks on a customs official and a customs broker have confirmed warnings by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kοvesi about organized crime networks operating at Greece’s biggest port. www.ekathimerini.com/news/1285507...
Key figures in EU customs fraud probe under attack from thugs | eKathimerini.com
Two violent attacks on a customs official and a customs broker have confirmed warnings by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kοvesi about organized crime networks operating at Greece’s biggest port.
www.ekathimerini.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Two violent attacks on a customs official and a customs broker have confirmed warnings by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kοvesi about organized crime networks operating at Greece’s biggest port. www.ekathimerini.com/news/1285507...
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The students of Saint Joseph Catholic school in Hanover apologized, saying they didn‘t realize the significance of the float and that it won’t be used again in part because they now understand it is inappropriate and in part because it is running third for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine
Evidently there was an Auschwitz-themed float in a Halloween parade in Pennsylvania.
The float was for a Catholic school, and to their credit the church immediately disavowed it.
Thing is, I don’t think high school kids did this entirely on their own. I’m guessing parents had to be involved.
The float was for a Catholic school, and to their credit the church immediately disavowed it.
Thing is, I don’t think high school kids did this entirely on their own. I’m guessing parents had to be involved.
November 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The students of Saint Joseph Catholic school in Hanover apologized, saying they didn‘t realize the significance of the float and that it won’t be used again in part because they now understand it is inappropriate and in part because it is running third for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine
If I didn't know they'd already identified the Windy Point Jane Doe this would challenge my beliefs
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If I didn't know they'd already identified the Windy Point Jane Doe this would challenge my beliefs
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You can tell Joe is a poster by the fact that he knew the furry website was where to post this
Glad to have a safe haven like Bluesky sometimes. Have been getting harassed non-stop by bullies on Twitter for suggesting that so-called "adults" should grow up, and stop celebrating Halloween for two weeks straight.
October 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
You can tell Joe is a poster by the fact that he knew the furry website was where to post this
