Dr George Tassiopoulos
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A new world order, or not
Just watch at worldwide media. Two years after the outbreak of the war, the situation in Ukraine appears to be becoming increasingly problematic. Despite this, people seem to have short …
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Comment: European farmers’ protests trigger EU Summit talks on agricultural crisis
I don’t know if a butterfly in Tokyo causes a tornado in Texas, but what happens in one European Union country immediately impacts all EU nations. I’ve seen the same …
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Spices, chickens, and misunderstandings: Comedic clash between Greek and French cultures
The end of a terrible year is around the corner. We need a respite to replenish reserves before 2024 and I am making a concerted effort not to monitor international …
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Defending the Republic: The ongoing struggle to protect French teachers
In France last week, a schoolteacher was assassinated for a second time in the town of Arras, near the Belgian border. Dominique Bernard was his name and he was a …
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Climate change impact on Greece: Battling natural disasters and building resilience
My summer stay in my birthplace, Athens, comes to an end. Once on the plane, I started missing the sun, Greek food and my friends; this is not a cliché. …
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Save the baguette
A few months ago, when teaching, I reminded my students that reality is often more bizarre than fiction. A look at current European current affairs defies all logic. Who could …
Sport –
The new France of the Mbappé generation
On Sunday, December 19, 2022, up to 29 million French fans watched the world cup final match against Argentina. The following day, up to 50,000 fans greeted the French football …
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The French sub deal may be on the table again
This morning, I came across an old song that I first heard many years ago, Never say never, which is perfect for today’s geopolitics. This could occur in the case …
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France and Greek crises could be like quicksand
Mainstream governments are facing difficult times. For the last two years, there has been an avalanche of crises. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed governments worldwide in a precarious position. In …
Red night
As the night wore on, the temperature in Athens was hot, with lots of wind. During the night, I couldn’t sleep well because dogs in my neighbourhood kept barking since …