TO BHMA International Edition talks with Canada’s current Ambassador to Greece, Anna-Karine Asselin
How embracing the wisdom of the "Other"—through empathy and openness—can help counter xenophobia, populism, and radical ideologies in an increasingly polarized world.
Churches and communities across the country also host pancake suppers, bringing people together for a shared meal. Schools and offices often join in on the fun with pancake-making contests, while others attempt record-breaking pancake flips
The direct impact is expected to be small, but the potential indirect impact is more uncertain.
“Tariffs will disrupt an incredibly successful trading relationship,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in response
Stay prepared for shifting conditions, and enjoy the sunshine if you’re in northern Greece!
According to reports by BILD and the Financial Times, secret negotiations are underway between U.S. and Russian representatives regarding the possible reopening of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, with the U.S. potentially receiving a share of the revenues. The German newspaper BILD reports that for weeks, discussions have been taking place in Switzerland to […]
Continuing our journey into the intricate world of diplomacy, ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition is releasing its second installment of “The Ambassadors Series”. In this episode, we leave Europe and “travel” to the American continent to sit down with Canada’s Ambassador to Greece, Anna-Karine Asselin. See what she has to say about the unexpectedly tumultuous U.S.-Canada […]
Inflation in Greece saw a slight decline in February, settling at 3%, down from 3.1% in January, according to data from the European Union’s statistical authority, EUROSTAT. In the eurozone, inflation stood at 2.4% in February, compared to 2.5% the previous month. Examining the main components of inflation in the eurozone, services recorded the highest […]
First day of Great Lent on the Orthodox calendar - Clean Monday - is celebrated with family gatherings and picnics, with Lenten dishes comprised of seafood, legumes and unleavened bread
The Central Markets and Fisheries Organization has released the opening hours for the fish markets ahead of Clean Monday.
The initiative aims to tackle the nagging problem of undeclared or partially declared labor
Friday marked a history day in Greece, as the people spoke through unprecedented assemblies, honoring the victims of the tragic Tempi rail disaster and demanding justice
Inflation in Greece will settle at 2.5% in 2025, and stand slightly over 2% in 2026, according to a projection by the Bank of Greece (BoG). The report estimates the cost of living will record an uptick to 2.5% in 2027. As per the BoG report, inflation in Greece measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer […]
The Nordic countries (Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Denmark) continue to dominate the Democracy Index rankings, taking five of the top seven spots
This meeting provides an opportunity for Athens to establish initial contact with the new leadership at the State Department and explore further areas of deepening cooperation.
Temperatures are expected to stay at the same level, with highs reaching 15-17°C across most of the country and up to 18°C in the southern mainland.
According to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG), private sector deposits recorded a notable drop of €4.787 billion in January. This follows an increase of €5.592 billion in December. Business deposits fell by €3.785 billion in January, surpassing the €3.099 billion increase recorded in December. Household deposits also declined by €1 billion, following a […]
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas continued his winning streak in the Dubai ATP 500 Open after beating Russia’s Karen Khachanov in 3 sets,7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-4 and secured a berth in the tournament’s final 8 against Italy’s setting up a quarter-final game with Italy’s Matteo Berrettini today at 6 pm (Dubai time). This is the […]