The Agora
The Agora is a podcast by MacroPolis, a political and economic analysis website based in Athens. It examines political, economic and social developments in Greece, as well as global events. The show features insights from experts and special guests, offering intelligent and lively discussion. Listeners can also explore The Agora blog for additional analysis.
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Party time: Greek politics in flux ahead of next elections
Greece’s political landscape is shifting at remarkable speed. Alexis Tsipras’s new party, ELAS, has upended the opposition, destabilised SYRIZA, rattled PASOK, and pushed New Democracy into full campaign mode. With voters frustrated, trust low, and new actors entering the scene, the run‑up to the next elections is proving unusually volatile.In this episode, Nick Malkoutzis is joined by MacroPolis
Brain Drain or Brain Regain? Understanding Greece’s Talent Flows
Greece says it is entering a new era of “brain regain”. Government programmes like Rebrain Greece are touring European capitals, employers are hiring, and the economy is finally growing again. But is the tide really turning?In this episode of The Agora, host Nick Malkoutzis digs into the data behind Greece’s talent flows, and finds a far more complicated picture. While official narratives highligh
Shockwaves from the Gulf: What the Iran war means for Greece
The war in Iran is sending economic and energy shockwaves far beyond the Middle East, and Greece is no exception. Rising oil and gas prices, renewed inflation pressures, and uncertainty in global energy markets are already shaping the country’s outlook.In this episode of The Agora, we break down how a conflict thousands of kilometres away is affecting Greece’s economy, energy security, and politic
Kaisariani photos: Why Greece’s past is present
When a set of long‑lost photographs of the 1944 May Day executions of 200 Greeks by Nazi occupation forces suddenly surfaced on eBay in February, Greece was shaken. The images — the first ever to show the two hundred political prisoners, Communists, walking to their deaths at the Kaisariani shooting range in Athens — reopened a chapter of history that has never stopped shaping the country’s politi
Walking a tightrope: Greece’s geopolitical balancing act
Greece is navigating one of its most complex geopolitical moments in years — from tensions stretching across Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, and Ukraine to the high‑stakes energy diplomacy of the Vertical Corridor.With pressure mounting on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Athens is working to balance alliances, protect its credibility, and seize new economic openings.In this episode, host Nick Malk
Tax cuts and balancing acts: Greece’s 2026 budget
Greece's 2026 budget was voted through Parliament on Tuesday, just ahead of the Christmas break. It contained some gifts for Greek taxpayers as it includes the tax cuts worth 1.2 billion euros that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had announced earlier in the year.But what else of note is in the budget? MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis joins host Nick Malkoutzis in The Agora to discuss the
Main character energy: Greece vies for leading fossil fuel role
Greece is trying to secure a central role in the global energy game. In this episode of *The Agora*, we explore how a flurry of recent deals is positioning the country as a key player in the transatlantic energy landscape.From the launch of the Vertical Corridor - linking U.S. LNG to Ukraine via Greece - to offshore drilling in the Ionian Sea and the revival of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) w
15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave
Over the past year the United States has reset its trade stance through a series of executive tariff moves and a high profile EU–US framework that established a 15 percent baseline levy.In this episode we’ll trace how a headline tariff number translates into real costs for businesses in Greece and what broader implications there are for global trade.Our guest on The Agora is Jens Bastian, an indep
DETH and taxes: The only things certain in Greek politics
Greece's new political season is underway and it promises to be full of twists and turns as the ruling New Democracy party tries to perform a course correction to get on track for a decisive third straight election victory.Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis got the ball rolling this month by announcing a package of significant tax cuts, mostly aimed at helping Greek households cope with ongoing co
Subsidise this: Fraud scandal delivers new blow to Greek PM
Anyone hoping for a calm summer in Greece just had their hopes dashed. A political storm is engulfing Athens, with four government officials already ousted amid a deepening scandal tied to the misuse of EU agricultural funds.At the heart of the storm is OPEKEPE—the Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid. An explosive investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Of
Fet-a-ccompli: Tariffs and Greece’s big cheese
As the world mulls the impact and consequences of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on so-called "liberation day", Greece has a very specific concern.The focus of the tariff-related debate in Greece was very much on the fate of feta, Greece's most popular cheese and one of its main agricultural exports to the US and many other parts of the world.What is feta? Why does it hold such
Greek politics feels aftershock from Tempe train crash
Two years after Greece's deadliest rail disaster, the political fallout is escalating rather than abating.The largest protests Greece has seen in decades were held on February 28 to mark the two-year anniversary of the crash, in which 57 people died when a passenger train collided with a freight train in Tempe, central Greece.The growing public outcry over how the aftermath of the crash has been h
Greece, Europe and the new world reordering
The return of Donald Trump to the White House seems to be causing a reordering of international relations, an end to many of the certainties we had in geopolitics.This has left Europe facing a major re-think of its stance on security and defence issues. To discuss what changes are taking place and what it means for Europe, including Greece, Dr Jens Bastian joined us in The Agora.Jens is a Senior P
Greece and the Trump factor
On the latest episode of The Agora we look at what the return of Donald Trump to the White House could mean for Greece.Host Nick Malkoutzis speaks to Macropolis foreign policy analyst Alexandra Voudouri about the concerns and hopes Greek diplomats have concerning the Trump presidency and its impact on geopolitics.Our second guest, Frank De Mita, who has worked on several US presidential campaigns,
The life and legacy of Costas Simitis
Costas Simitis, who served as Greece's prime minister between 1996 and 2004, died at the age of 88 on January 5. He left behind a bountiful legacy, which included Greece's entry into the euro and a raft of infrastructure projects.His record, though, is contested by some Greeks who feel that the seeds of future problems were sown during his period in office.On this episode of The Agora, host Nick M
Budgeting for the future: How robust is the Greek economy?
Greek Parliament is about to vote on the 2025 budget, so The Agora is looking at what the government's economic plan entails, while also examining the bigger picture as far as the country's economy is concerned.MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis joins us to explain why there has been so much attention on the revenue side of the budget. He also identifies where the key strengths and weaknesses
Party people: SYRIZA vs Kasselakis
SYRIZA, the leftist party that experienced a stunning rise to power from the fringes of Greek politics, has elected a new leader but will it be enough to rescue it from its slide back to the sidelines?Its former leader, nascent politician Stefanos Kasselakis, has hit back by launching his own party, Movement for Democracy. Will he have any impact or is it all show?These are some of the questions h
Internal combustion problems leave New Democracy spluttering
In mid-November, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided to expel from the ruling New Democracy party one of his predecessors, Antonis Samaras.Samaras headed the centre-right party for several years and was the leader of a coalition government between 2012 and 2015, which means his dismissal was big news in Greece.So, why did Mitsotakis make this dramatic move and what it could mean not o
Leading questions: What was the point of PASOK’s leadership vote?
Nikos Androulakis has been re-elected as leader of PASOK, the centre-left party that is hoping to establish itself as the main opposition party in Greece and, ultimately, challenge centre-right New Democracy for power.Given that Androulakis cruised to his victory, was there any point to this leadership contest? Also, where does it leave PASOK as it seeks to take advantage of turmoil at leftist SYR
Full of energy: How Greece (& Europe) is handling the green transition
The Agora hosts a discussion on how Europe, and Greece specifically, have been handling the green transition, addressing questions like how the pivot away from natural gas is going.The basis for our discussion is three articles written by MacroPolis features editor Georgia Nakou, and senior policy analyst and partner at The Green Tank, an Athens-based think-tank, Nikos Mantzaris.The articles were
Wake up poll: Euro elections jolt Greek politics
The European Parliament elections held in Greece on June 9 produced a few surprises, some of which could be significant for the country's political scene over the next few months and years.The ruling centre-right party, New Democracy, performed worse than opinion polls had suggested and fell below the bar set by its leader, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The main opposition parties, leftist S
Overtourism over here: Greek islands feel the strain
Greece is preparing to welcome a record number of tourists again this year, but their visits will take place against a backdrop of growing concern among locals about the damage being done to the islands and their way of life by rapid development.Greek policy makers face a dilemma over how to balance the growth and job creation provided by tourism, a vital industry for the local economy, against th
Whose property? Greece’s housing challenges
After going through a really difficult time during the country’s long economic crisis, the Greek property market is booming, but that's creating a whole new set of problems.High rental and purchase prices are pricing out much of the local population as foreign investors snap up apartments and entire buildings in pursuit of profits.Host Nick Malkoutzis is joined by Stelios Bouras, a journalist who
How much is Greece getting out of the RRF?
In the wake of the Covid pandemic, the European Union launched the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) - a package of around 700 billion euros to help member states recover from the economic impact and build for the future.Greece's portion of these funds is considered vital for the country's efforts to overcome the effects of its long economic crisis, as well as the disruption caused by the pan
Between investment grade and rule of law: Greece’s contrasting images
Phoebe and Nick are back to examine the contrasting images of Greece abroad and how they sit side by side.A few months ago, rating agencies started to restore the investment grade for Greece's sovereign debt - more than a decade after it was lost. It was a reflection of the growing confidence that markets have in the political situation, the government's policy choices and the country's prospects.
A year on from Tempe crash, trust fades as questions mount
In February 2023, a freight train and a train carrying dozens of passengers crashed in Tempe, central Greece, killing 57 people. A year on from Greece's deadliest train accident, many questions remain unanswered and doubts are growing about whether the truth will ever come to light regarding what caused the disaster.Opposition parties and relatives of the victims, many of whom were university stud
SYRIZA embraces the chaos
Five years ago SYRIZA was in power in Greece, but it is currently languishing in third place in the opinion polls and the nascent leadership of Stefanos Kasselakis is being constantly buffeted by internal disputes.In this episode, Phoebe Fronista and Nick Malkoutzis set out how the left-wing party ended up in this uncomfortable position. Nick also speaks to MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis a
Triangulation: The shape of things to come in Greek politics
Phoebe Fronista and Nick Malkoutzis return after a prolonged absence to discuss what's behind Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's political dominance in Greece and whether things are more complex than they look.Their discussion was prompted by a piece Nick wrote recently for The Agora on MacroPolis's website after listening to Mitsotakis speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the Greek
A decade in Greece: Looking back on the last 10 years
This episode of The Agora involves a departure from our normal format as we mark 10 years since MacroPolis was launched.During that time, so much has happened in Greece: The debt crisis, political turmoil, social upheaval, the migration crisis, diplomatic breakthroughs and impasses, and natural disasters.So, with the help of 10 friends and colleagues, we looked back on their most memorable moments
Life on Mount Pelion after Storm Daniel
Storm Daniel hit Greece in early September, leading to almost 20 deaths and widespread destruction, as well as recriminations about whether there had been sufficient warnings and anti-flood works.The villages and communities of Mount Pelion were among the worst affected by the extreme weather. Tourists and locals lost their lives, infrastructure was damaged, buildings were demolished and businesse
Understanding Erdogan's foreign policy
For our final episode of the fourth series of The Agora, we take a look at what is happening just across the Aegean from Greece, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is back for a third term and already prompting questions about whether he is shifting his foreign policy.In the wake of the recent NATO summit, where he withdrew objections to Sweden joining the military alliance, but also see
Lost at sea: The Pylos shipwreck and its aftermath
On the night of June 14, a fishing boat called the Adriana, packed with hundreds of migrants who had paid traffickers to get them from Libya to Italy, sank in the deep waters of the Mediterranean, about 90 kilometers southwest of the town of Pylos in the Peloponnese.It was one of the worst tragedies of its kind ever witnessed in Greece and Europe. What makes the Pylos shipwreck such a standout cas
Greek elections: That's a wrap
At the second time of asking, Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been re-elected as the Greek Prime Minister and his centre-right New Democracy party has won a second term in office.The June 25 elections saw the conservatives cruise to an eight-seat majority in Parliament as the collapse of their main rival, left-wing SYRIZA, continued.However, the results were notable for the emergence of three fringe parti
Greek Elections: Run it back?
Greeks are voting again in national elections on June 25 after an inconclusive ballot on May 21.New Democracy is set to return to power following a big victory last month. The results have raised lots of questions for the main opposition parties, SYRIZA and PASOK, but were also notable for the emergence of some new small parties.Lamprini Rori, an assistant professor in political analysis at Athens
Greek Elections: A post-mortem and a look ahead
The national elections held on May 21 in Greece produced a landslide victory for the ruling centre-right party, which posted a winning margin of more than 20 points over its main rival, left-wing SYRIZA.As the dust settles from this resounding victory for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, The Agora host Nick Malkoutzis gathers with MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georg
Greek elections: A marathon, not a sprint
Greece is holding general elections on Sunday, May 21. The vote might lack the drama of previous elections, when the country’s fate was on the line amid a devastating economic crisis, but it could still end up being a rather complicated and tense process.The Agora returns to examine the key issues going into this ballot, who the main players are, what the parties are promising, how the vote might
A game of marbles: Are the Parthenon Sculptures coming home?
After decades of making little progress in securing the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum, Greece appears to be edging closer to a possible deal for the repatriation of the ancient sculptures.Last December, Greek daily newspaper Ta Nea reported that Greek government officials, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, had held talks with the British Museum’s chair, George
What's the problem with Greece's media?
Recently Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis dismissed concerns about media independence in his country and labelled the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) assessment of Greece as lying in 108th place in the organisation's annual World Press Freedom Index as "crap".In this episode, Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista look into why Greece has scored so badly in the RSF ranking and try to find exa
Greece’s surveillance scandal: Is anybody listening?
Since the summer, a surveillance scandal has been gripping Greece. It emerged that the leader of Greece’s third party, PASOK, was being spied on by the country’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) but that there had also been an attempt to install spyware on his mobile phone.Over the last few weeks, there have been further revelations about the use of wiretapping in Greece. Lists of dozens of all
Greece sets out on long road to 2023 elections
The leaders of Greece’s three main parties have set out their policies, but also the political parameters, that will define next year’s elections.So, what are the key issue at stake and what will decide the outcome of the vote, or more likely votes, that are due to take place in 2023?Co-hosts Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista discuss what we can take away from the appearances made by the leaders
How is the Ukraine war affecting Greece?
Like so many other countries, Greece is feeling the impact of the Ukraine war in many ways, whether this is through spiralling energy costs, turbulence in the global economy, a shifting geopolitical balance or the flow of refugees into the country.In this episode of The Agora, we take a closer look at the reverberations from Ukraine being felt across Greece.More than 40,000 Ukrainian refugees have
Rising sun: How will PASOK's revival affect Greek politics?
Greece’s socialist party, PASOK, was the powerhouse of Greek politics since the early 1980s. However, the debt crisis that emerged from 2009 sucked the life out of the centre-left grouping. Its share of the vote fell from 44 pct that year to roughly a tenth of that in 2015 as PASOK became a toxic political brand.Recently, though, the party has been making something of a comeback. It elected a new
Losing game: Greece's weak defence against hooliganism
Following a deadly attack on a 19-year-old football fan in Thessaloniki in early February, the Greek government has announced new measures aimed at reining in hooliganism.However, we've been here before in Greece. So, will the latest measures actually make any difference or are they just a knee-jerk, ineffective reaction to a problem that needs a much wider, consistent approach?We start by asking
Riding into the danger zone: Greece gets new jets
Greece recently received the first six state-of-the art fighter jets it has ordered from France, hoping that their arrival marks the start of an upgrade of its military capabilities, but also an improvement in its geopolitical standing.The Rafale planes - of which Greece is expecting another 18 - touched down in Greece to much fanfare and excitement. This episode of The Agora examines whether this
The Greek economy: A macro view
The Greek economy is back in focus on this episode of The Agora as we take a peak at the 2022 budget and a closer look at broader trends and challenges.MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis provides a whistlestop tour of the budget, explaining its key elements and what obstacles the Greek government's economic plan could encounter next year.Two men with extensive knowledge of the Greek economy, B
Earth, wind & fire – Greece, clean energy & the climate crisis
In the wake of the COP26 meeting, The Agora analyses what Greece brought to the discussion and how this tallies with the efforts being made on the ground to tackle the climate crisis.The head of policy at WWF Greece, Theodota Nantsou, evaluates the Greek authorities' actions.With the help of journalist Evridiki Bersi, we also take a closer look at wind power and why there are concerns about how th
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen Angela Merkel
The outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel was a ubiquitous figure during the Greek crisis, often making her a target for the frustrations generated by the austerity policies she and her party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), advocated.Some of that is water under the bridge now and her recent visit to Athens was accompanied by compliments and diplomatic niceties.As she continues her farewe
Planes, frigates and assistance clauses - Greece's new defence deals and the Turkish reaction
Greece recently signed two major defence deals, one with France and another with the USA. On this episode, Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista examine the significance and implications of these agreements.MacroPolis foreign policy analyst Alexandra Voudouri explains why we should take note of these pacts, which include the purchase of at least three new French frigates. Alexandra also looks at som
The lives and legacy of Mikis Theodorakis
Earlier this month, Greece lost one of the most emblematic figures of its modern era, composer Mikis Theodorakis, who died on September 2 at the age of 96.Theodorakis was a multi-talented and multi-faceted figure who left his mark due to his radical politics and public interventions as well as his ground-breaking music, which blended Greek popular sounds with classic elements.On this show, we take
Yearning for a normal Greek summer
The long, hot Greek summer is underway. But will it be like the summers we have grown to love or will Covid-19 get in the way again?The Agora podcast is back: Co-hosts Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista launch the third season by trying to find out whether Greece has cause to feel optimistic this summer.Phoebe speaks to the manager of a private beach in southern Athens to find out if the customer
Greece's year of trying to shake off Covid-19
Greece has been grappling with the coronavirus for just over a year, sometimes with success but other times less convincingly.As Greece went past 10,000 Covid-related deaths and prepares to reach 3 million vaccinations this week, The Agora looks back at what's gone right and wrong since Covid-19 first emerged.Nick Malkoutzis speaks to MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Geor
The heavy arm of the law: Police brutality in Greece
The behaviour of the Greek police has come under scrutiny, again, following a number of incidents over which officers have been accused of using unnecessary and excessive force.In this episode, we take a look at why police tactics have triggered public protests, what ails the force and how it can be fixed.MacroPolis features editor Georgia Nakou speaks to co-host Phoebe Fronista about recent event
Long live the revolution: The legacy of Greece's 1821 war of independence
Greece is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its war of independence, which began in 1821 and allowed Greeks to free themselves of Ottoman rule and oppression, and form their own nation-state.To mark this occasion, we spoke to Sakis Gekas, the Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) Chair of Modern Greek History at York University in Canada. He told The Agora about where the Greek revolution stands i
Days of wine and roses ahead for Greek economy?
On this episode of The Agora, we check in with the Greek economy again to see how it is performing under the pressure of the coronavirus.MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and the site's economics editor Marcus Bensasson explain what the latest GDP figures mean, what sectors of the economy are suffering and how important the upcoming tourism season will be.We also take a closer look at a Greek
Greece's #MeToo moment: A time for catharsis?
Greece is in the grip of a steady stream of claims about sexual harassment, assault and abuse allegedly carried out by men in positions of power.In this episode of The Agora podcast, hosts Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista speak to a range of women about this developing story.New York Times correspondent Niki Kitsantonis explains how the #MeToo developments began and why they are becoming more c
What does Brexit mean for the UK-Greece relationship?
For the last episode of The Agora podcast in 2020, we examine how Brexit may affect Greece's relationship with the UK.Naturally, we look at what the UK's departure from the EU means for trade and bilateral relations, but we also delve into the impact on studying and living in the UK.Hosts Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista spoke to Nikos Skoutaris, an associate professor in EU law at the Universi
The rise and fall of Golden Dawn
On a sunny October morning this year, thousands of people crowded outside an Athens courthouse to hear the landmark verdict in the trial of NeoNazi Golden Dawn.It brought the party's rapid rise during the Greek economic crisis to a halt but did not necessarily signal the end of the far-right's presence in Greece.Now that some of the dust from the lengthy court proceedings has settled, The Agora co
What is Greece going to do with the EU's Covid-19 recovery funds?
Greece has submitted its plans, outlining how it will use the money from the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF).The funds that will be pumped into Greece over the coming years should help boost the economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the Greek government also sees this money as vital to transforming the economy and the country's infrastructure.Investment in the green and digital t
Covid-19 takes another bite out of the Greek economy
Over the last few weeks, Greece has not just seen more worrying data on the Covid-19 front, but the forecasts for its economy have also been worsening.Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista discuss where things have gone wrong this year for the Greek economy, particularly in the tourism sector. They hear from a tour operator and hotel owner, who explains why 2020 has been a disaster.MacroPolis co-fou
What can Greece expect from a Biden administration?
Donald Trump may not have accepted Joe Biden's victory in the US elections, but the rest of the world is preparing for a change of guard in Washington.Greece is among the countries that will have a very keen eye on what the new American administration will bring to the table in terms of foreign policy.The recent flare-up in tension between Greece and Turkey means that Athens is hoping Biden will b
Episode 10 - Get with the (first) programme
Amid more pressing issues, the 10th anniversary of Greece's first international bailout went slightly under the radar earlier this year.However, to round off the first series of The Agora podcast, we have brought together three experts on the subject. Together, they look back at the events of a decade ago, which left a big mark on Greece, and asses the continuing impact of the first memorandum of
Episode 9 - Greek economy toiling under pandemic pressure
In this episode, we have returned to one of the first topics we covered so can examine how the Greek economy is coping with Covid-19.Our producer, Phoebe Fronista, has been speaking to Constantinos Kouvaras, the area director in Greece for the Bacardi drinks company, to get a feel of how things are developing in the real economy. It turns out that the picture is constantly changing.Host Nick Malko
Episode 8 - Athens: An ancient city grappling with modern problems
In this episode, we take to the streets of our home city, Athens, to get an idea of what interventions would improve life in the Greek capital.Our producer Phoebe Fronista speaks to MacroPolis features writer Georgia Nakou about the Great Walk, a pilot scheme introducing pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes to the heart of the city.The addition has sparked controversy and criticism. Phoebe and Ge
Episode 7 - A Euro2004 retrospective
Usually, The Agora podcast is dedicated to analysing the latest political, geopolitical, economic and even social developments affecting Greece.In this episode, though, we have gone in a different direction.Sixteen years on from one of the greatest upsets in sporting history, we look back at how Greece managed to win football’s European Championship in 2004.A collection of journalists who followed
Episode 6 - Greece's rugged media landscape
In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the Greek media landscape. We'll be asking why the public has little trust in the country's media and examining what difficulties a local independent outlet faces as it tries to upset the established pattern of news coverage.Our producer, Phoebe Fronista, speaks to MacroPolis features writer Georgia Nakou regarding the controversial 20-million-euro pa
Episode 5 - Greece & Turkey on the borderline
On the latest episode of The Agora podcast, we examine Greek-Turkish relations, which are going through another rough patch.Athens and Ankara being at odds is not something new, but a rising number of issues have been causing friction between the two capitals over the last few months.In late February, the Greek government decided to shut its land border with Turkey after Ankara gave free passage t
Episode 4 - The many sides of migration
For the last few years, Greece has been in the frontline of the migration challenge - at least as far as Europe is concerned.Having a country with such limited financial and administrative resources in so prominent a role has generated a wide range of problems.There have been times when Greece was lauded for its efforts and others when it was admonished for failing to deliver.In the latest episode
Episode 3 - Europe in recovery mode
The European Commission has presented its proposal for a recovery fund to help EU countries stimulate their economies and overcome the impact of the coronavirus.In this episode of The Agora, Nick Malkoutzis speaks to John Springford and Christian Odendahl from the Centre for European Reform think-tank about what kind of economic damage the pandemic will leave behind and how EU member states might
Episode 2 - Tourism, but not as we know it
The second episode in our new podcast series looks at how the Greek tourism industry is faring amid the turbulence caused by the coronavirus.Host Nick Malkoutzis speaks to a specialist on the subject, Eleftheria Pantziou of Greek Travel Pages, to find out what the usually busy summer season is likely to entail for hotels and other businesses that rely on visitors coming to Greece.The Agora’s produ
The first one - On Covid-19 & Greece
Our first podcast is on (what else?) the coronavirus. Host Nick Malkoutzis discusses with MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis and the website's features writer Georgia Nakou about how Greece has coped with the public health challenge of Covid-19 and what impact the virus could have on the Greek economy. Producer Phoebe Fronista introduces the "walk and talk" section of the show as she takes adv
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