Artists across Greece slam presidential decree degrading arts education
Presidential Decree 85/2022, which was endorsed by the conservative New Democracy (ND)-led government, equates graduates of drama schools, conservatories, film schools, and dance schools with high school graduates
Opposition in Greece demands in-depth investigation into government surveillance
Revelations on targeted surveillance through the Predator spyware on opposition politician Nikos Androulakis, as well as certain investigative journalists, has led to shock and outrage in Greece
Putin’s summits next week will strengthen ties with Iran, Turkey
The Russian president’s visit comes at a highly transformative period in the US approach toward both Turkey and Iran and following Joe Biden’s crucial visit to West Asia
SYRIZA loses to center-right party in Greek polls, KKE retains seats
The center-right conservative New Democracy won 158 seats in the 300-member parliament. SYRIZA, which had gained power in 2015 riding on its anti-austerity stance, seems to have paid the price for going back on that position
- Progressives slam anti-abortion moves by right-wing regional government in Castilla y León, Spain
- Five Memphis cops arrested and charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols
- Demand for Wasantha Mudalige’s release grows stronger
- Controversy over Beirut blasts probe escalates
- Burkina Faso ejects French troops
