‘The first modest distribution of royalties to rightsholders was a source of pride for all of us’ told To Vima International edition Louka Katseli, General manager of EDEM, who explains how a veritable cesspool was transformed into a fully transparent, effective organisation that fully protects the rights of composers, lyricists and singers (and their heirs)
“For us, a confession would be the best outcome. Because only then would we truly feel closure.”
From “beauty babies” on TikTok to teens eyeing up cosmetic fixes, social media is reshaping how young people see their faces—and themselves—long before they’re ready to gauge what they see
One of Greece’s greatest 20th century actresses fell victim to the spitefulness of her own colleagues and the untrammeled political passions of the latter part of the resistance against the Nazis and the nascent Civil War
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once
“Violence against animals is not a closed cycle. It is a mirror of society. And the state now stands against it,” emphasized Nikolaos Chryssakis, Special Secretary General for The Protection of Companion Animals at the Ministry of the Interior
In an age of screens and speed, young Greeks are rediscovering centuries-old dances. TO BHMA International Edition speaks with the teachers and dancers behind the revival
In many countries, embodying Santa Claus is taken very seriously. In Greece, Manolis Syllignakis and his “colleague” Sakis Xanthopoulos don the red suit every year and become one with the Christmas myth
Not everyone feels comfortable during this period
Some people, who have fought or are fighting cancer, knew the power of words and how much strength words can give
In a kitchen with aging equipment and limited resources, Iakovos Apergis has spent two decades proving that hospital patients deserve more than the bare minimum—they deserve dignity on a plate
Creative and inspired, Zamominia are a collective of musicians who came together as friends and make original songs and concerts exclusively for children
In Greece’s hospitality and retail sectors, young workers describe a hidden world of withheld holiday pay, undeclared hours and employer intimidation—practices that persist despite inspections and heavy fines
In an interview with To Vima International edition, professor and politician Tasos Giannitsis explains the need to restructure the country’s economic base and the obstacle of vested interests
Greece’s streets brim with cafés, but behind the daily ritual lies an economic model built on low wages, fragile businesses and short-term survival. A closer look inside the country’s booming but unstable “coffee economy” — and the people keeping it afloat
Persons with disabilities in Greece are confronted daily with a reality that not only fails to help them cope with their challenges, but actively makes their lives far more difficult—often excluding them altogether from activities that other citizens take for granted
The convening of the Greek-Turkish Supreme Cooperation Council in early 2026 could be the first step toward resolving decades-long differences, but Turkey’s willingness to follow tenets of international law remains doubtful
“Greece in German,” Stadler sums up the editorial concept succinctly
According to recent studies, 47% of the average Greek farmer’s income comes from subsidies, and in some crops, it can reach 85% of turnover