Greek State

A few days ago, Ta Nea brought to light proposals regarding the handling of the traffic chaos on Kifissos Avenue, which with its continual bottle necks has further burdened Attica’s road axis.

May 19-year-old Alkis Kampanos be the last victim of a situation that can be corrected if all parties involved have the will to do so.

Just a few days ago, a photograph with a funeral announcement for the rector of the University of Thessaloniki made the rounds on the internet.

Prevention is not only readiness of the Fire Service or of the Army in major storms. It involves the small things that must be done daily at every administrative level of the state.

The judiciary, the law, and the educational system are just some of the protective shields that the Third Hellenic Republic (post 1974) has at its disposal to confront the far-right.

The apparent extent of fake COVID-19 vax certificates networks is already alarming. It poses a critical threat that must be confronted before social contacts shift to indoor spaces.

Microchips, that have become notorious because they have stirred fear in a segment of the Greek public, are used in democratic countries to protect and serve citizens and not in order to control them.

Step-by-step old bureaucratic procedures are changing and in this era the country is adjusting to the technological explosion and the digital transformation of the last months.

One has the tools to correct chronic dysfunctions and for society to make the leap from the 20th century and 1980’s technology to today.

One reason the economy must be bolstered is so that the government can place limits on the objectives and behaviours of international players.

The state, which proved unable to protect its citizens, exhibits exceptional generosity towards their unrepentant murderer.