Articles | Alexis Papachelas | authors | ekathimerini daily.com http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/ en null null Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:00:34 GMT 2020-08-26T02:00:34Z en null null ekathimerini daily.com http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/garnish/rss-logo.png http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/ Joe Biden and Greece http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/256122/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/joe-biden-and-greece

The debate has already begun on what a Joe Biden administration will mean for Greek interests. Everything points to an electoral loss for US President Donald Trump but no one should underestimate him.

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:16:41 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/256122/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/joe-biden-and-greece 2020-08-23T18:16:41Z
A tough fall http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255985/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/a-tough-fall

This fall will not be at all easy. The conservative government will have to take a deep breath before it deals with what will probably look like a storm.

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:08:55 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255985/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/a-tough-fall 2020-08-19T18:08:55Z
Communication with Ankara, but with caution http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255875/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/communication-with-ankara-but-with-caution

We learned foreign policy from experienced and prudent individuals like the late diplomat Vyron Theodoropoulos. That is, from people who had lived through all the milestone events of Greek-Turkish relations and had, for instance, heard the sound of smashing glass at Greek stores in September 1955 in Istanbul.

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:13:23 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255875/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/communication-with-ankara-but-with-caution 2020-08-16T19:13:23Z
Carefully planned response http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255739/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/carefully-planned-response

Turkey is testing our patience and red lines. Every Greek is naturally deeply upset at the sight of a Turkish seismic survey vessel navigating a provocative course under the escort of several Turkish Navy units, all part of a well-staged show.

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:05:19 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255739/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/carefully-planned-response 2020-08-12T18:05:19Z
Let’s take care of our heritage http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255639/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/lets-take-care-of-our-heritage

It is true that God has given us the perfect plot of land. It is a unique place. Its natural beauty fascinates even the most traveled visitors. Its geopolitical value is incalculable, from the naval battle of Salamis to today. Its history is unsurpassed.

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:47:36 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255639/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/lets-take-care-of-our-heritage 2020-08-09T19:47:36Z
Faced with the monster http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255448/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/faced-with-the-monster

Just take a moment to think of a self-made man who studied and worked hard to excel. Although he did not have any particular connections, he achieved something really special in this country: to be recognized for what he is, and not for the people he knows or because of his cronies.

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:54:37 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255448/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/faced-with-the-monster 2020-08-05T16:54:37Z
Greece changes brand http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255436/article/ekathimerini daily/business/greece-changes-brand

The crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the European Union’s sizable Recovery Fund have opened up great opportunities for our country. Kathimerini asked the top chief executives of Greek companies for their views on the key question of what it will take to truly restart the economy.

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:57:23 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255436/article/ekathimerini daily/business/greece-changes-brand 2020-08-05T07:57:23Z
Prem Watsa: Wait, Greece will do great http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255440/article/ekathimerini daily/business/prem-watsa-wait-greece-will-do-great

Prem Watsa, the founder, chairman, CEO and largest shareholder of Fairfax Financial Holdings, is especially bullish about the Greek economy’s prospects and is clearly happy the country has opened up its economy following the coronavirus lockdown.

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:54:17 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255440/article/ekathimerini daily/business/prem-watsa-wait-greece-will-do-great 2020-08-05T07:54:17Z
Neil Rimmer: Hey guys, let’s go http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255443/article/ekathimerini daily/business/neil-rimmer-hey-guys-lets-go

There are enterprises in Europe and the US that are inclined to invest in a startup in Greece as long as it fulfills their investment criteria. 

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:51:09 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255443/article/ekathimerini daily/business/neil-rimmer-hey-guys-lets-go 2020-08-05T07:51:09Z
A new foreign policy http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255350/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/a-new-foreign-policy

Many of the world’s most life-changing events have taken place without a bang, almost quietly.

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 20:42:10 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255350/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/a-new-foreign-policy 2020-08-02T20:42:10Z
Why should those who obey the rules be afraid? http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255217/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/why-should-those-who-obey-the-rules-be-afraid

For capitalism to function effectively, it must be fair. It must accept failure for anyone who takes the necessary risks. But it must also be based on the exemplary punishment of those who operate unfairly, who enrich themselves illegally and trample on the basic rules of the state.

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:05:23 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255217/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/why-should-those-who-obey-the-rules-be-afraid 2020-07-29T18:05:23Z
Trump and Tsipras share a lesson http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255120/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/trump-and-tsipras-share-a-lesson

You can only play the anti-systemic card once. The second time is a bust. Two very different politicians, Donald Trump and Alexis Tsipras, have been learning this the hard way.

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:57:18 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/255120/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/trump-and-tsipras-share-a-lesson 2020-07-26T18:57:18Z
The real problem http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254976/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/the-real-problem

I have been doing this job long enough not to be surprised by the ruthlessness so vividly displayed in the infamous recorded conversation about the deadly 2018 wildfire in Mati.

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:21:32 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254976/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/the-real-problem 2020-07-22T18:21:32Z
Burying the Mati tragedy http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254868/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/burying-the-mati-tragedy

An old and true saying teaches us that attempting to cover up a crime is usually worse than the crime itself, whatever it might be. It ultimately does more political damage and puts those responsible for the cover-up on a very slippery and dangerous slope.

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:54:53 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254868/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/burying-the-mati-tragedy 2020-07-19T18:54:53Z
Dialogue of hypocrisy and bickering http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254635/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/dialogue-of-hypocrisy-and-bickering

The dialogue on national issues should be conducted without hypocrisy or bickering. At the moment, that is what it is characterized by, which is extremely worrying.

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:26:25 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254635/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/dialogue-of-hypocrisy-and-bickering 2020-07-12T18:26:25Z
Back to 2016 http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254474/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/back-to-2016

After Greece’s leftist-led government launched an auction for TV licenses in 2016, I wrote the following commentary regarding the serious perils of having a government try to lay hands on the news media.

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:07:29 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254474/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/back-to-2016 2020-07-08T18:07:29Z
Challenges and risks http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254379/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/challenges-and-risks

Autumn is when we can expect things to really get tough, as the real economy is put to the test. The money from the European coronavirus recovery fund will take some time to start trickling into the market, banks are moving at a frustratingly slow pace and tourism will remain at very low levels.

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 19:54:16 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254379/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/challenges-and-risks 2020-07-05T19:54:16Z
Opportunity for a pragmatic rethink http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254249/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/opportunity-for-a-pragmatic-rethink

Greek tourism was sent into shutdown by the coronavirus just as it had been taking off. The epidemic took a particularly heavy toll on a new breed of businesspeople who had reached a whole new level of professionalism and quality.

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:52:24 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254249/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/opportunity-for-a-pragmatic-rethink 2020-07-01T17:52:24Z
Those with the means must do more, says Stavros Niarchos Foundation director http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254186/article/ekathimerini daily/comment/those-with-the-means-must-do-more-says-stavros-niarchos-foundation-director

Andreas Dracopoulos is the president of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), a man known for his resolve, his unorthodox ideas – often with an anti-systemic ring – and his incredible energy. In this interview with Kathimerini, he talks about the foundation’s evolution and the future.

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:34:53 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254186/article/ekathimerini daily/comment/those-with-the-means-must-do-more-says-stavros-niarchos-foundation-director 2020-06-30T16:34:53Z
Guilty get off as innocent hung out to dry http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254146/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/guilty-get-off-as-innocent-hung-out-to-dry

We are a strange country, working ourselves into a lather for a few weeks or even months over one scandal or another – real or assumed. For that time, the political system, the media and coffee-shop analysts dedicate all their energies to Siemens, then to Novartis and then to some organized crime racket caught on tape by the intelligence services.

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:49:32 GMT http://www.ekathimerini daily.com/254146/opinion/ekathimerini daily/comment/guilty-get-off-as-innocent-hung-out-to-dry 2020-06-28T19:49:32Z