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Και γιατί να ψηφίσω την Κυριακή στις ευρωεκλογές;
Γι'αυτό.
https://www.oneman.gr/keimena/men_s_only/doyleies/ti-kanei-enas-eyrwvoyleyths-sthn-kathhmerinothta-toy.5520471.html
Όλοι ξέρουμε τα προνόνομια των εκπροσώπων μας στην Ευρωβουλή. Καλό να είναι πριν ψηφίσουμε να έχουμε μια εικόνα και για τα καθήκοντά τους.
Μετά από καιρό και με αφορμή της ευρωεκλογές, ένα άρθρο για να σας γεμίσει απελπισία πριν προσέλθετε στις κάλπες.
https://fikrallowed.wordpress.com/2019/05/20/%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF-%CE%B8%CE%AD%CE%B1%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF-%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%BB%CE%AD%CE%BC%CE%B5-%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%81%CF%89%CE%B5%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%BF%CE%B3%CE%AD%CF%82/
Η προεκλογική περίοδος εκτυλίσσεται σε ένα θέατρο με τους ηθοποιούς σε κωμικοτραγικούς ρόλους, να προσπαθούν να δείξουν τον ηρωισμό τους και τα ταλέντα τους, άλλοτ...
Πέρι σεξισμού, ηθικισμού και του σάπιου κομματιού της ελληνικής κοινωνίας.
https://www.oneman.gr/keimena/diabasma/opinions/oi-seksi-fwtografies-den-xwrane-sta-ypoyrgeia-mas.5480477.html
Γυναίκες σαν τη Θωμαρίτα Καλδάρα τις προτιμάμε μόνο στις ινσταγκραμικές μας φαντασιώσεις.
Άραγε ποιος και πώς θα τη δώσει αυτή την περίφημη "μάχη κατά της ακροδεξιάς";
https://www.news247.gr/gnomes/serafeim-kotrwtsos/oi-konitses-i-anochi-kai-oi-farisaioi.6704972.html
Βυθισμένο στην αυταρέσκεια της πόλωσης και αφιονισμένο από την ανάγκη να καταστρέψει την δήθεν "ηγεμονία της Αριστεράς" ένα ισχυρό πολιτικομιντιακό σύστημα υποβα....
Interesting read about the glorification of work in the 21st century. Food for thought for hustlers and couch potatoes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/26/business/against-hustle-culture-rise-and-grind-tgim.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR1qyYHti9sOfJfnULg5JNB-76sXjtkgDjNg4qQJyqSWjWgoiwyqFk2Dkg8
I saw the greatest minds of my generation log 18-hour days — and then boast about on Instagram. When did performative workaholism become a lifestyle?
One coin, two sides: capitalism and nationalism.
Viktor Orbán is hailed by right-wing nationalists as a hero for standing up to the "globalists", but recent protests in Hungary against an overtime law that has been dubbed "Orbán's Slave Law" question that narrative. Protesters across the country say Orbán's policies disadvantage ordinary workers and only benefit foreign multinationals, especially German companies like Mercedes and Audi. Meanwhile, Orbán's government dismisses the discontent on the streets as a Soros conspiracy.
So who is Orbán really representing? redfish went to Hungary to find out.
Thought-provoking reportage on aid, the white saviour complex and the trouble with orphanages. If you have some time, it's worth spending it on this. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/sep/13/the-business-of-voluntourism-do-western-do-gooders-actually-do-harm?fbclid=IwAR0p0V_nuEpugNHs__WCfu1oNKF47DyHsLcOpyjhZonSsjESQ4-e1pcRasg
The long read: A holiday helping out in an orphanage can be a rewarding experience. But voluntourism supports a system that is breaking up families
Μπορούν τα "κίτρινα γιλέκα" να κάνουν τη γαλλική επανάσταση του 21ου αιώνα;
http://popaganda.gr/dekemvris-gallia-aleksis-griropoulos/
Παρίσι, Αθήνα, Ευρώπη. Από τον Αλέξανδρο Γρηγορόπουλο στα «Κίτρινα Γιλέκα» υπάρχει μια αδιόρατη γραμμή που εξωθεί τον κόσμο να βγαίνει στο δρόμο.
Meet Polyscope, a new record label that tries to join dots and broaden perspectives. Special thanks to Pantelis Pilavios for the interview.
His slim figure, his funky earrings and his shortly cut hair betray an affiliation to punk culture. Pantelis Pilavios, simply known among…
New article on the story of the biggest private brodcaster in Greece, whose end is near. MEGA's story is an accurate depiction of Greece since 1989. Read, clap, like, share!
It was the country’s first private TV-Station and changed the way Greeks entertained and informed themselves.
Pluralism in media is of big importance for a democracy. What's the situation in Greece? Take a look at my piece on the subject!
The results of a research by the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom CMPF were, unsurprisingly, not very pleasant for Greece’s broadcast media, which are to be found below the EU average in most indexes. More specifically, in basic protection and regulation of the sector, Greece faces a medium risk, as is the case for market plurality and political independence. As far as social inclusiveness and representation are concerned, hits rock bottom in the EU, presenting a high risk.
Are We Europe is back with a new issue on a crucial ingredient of our lives: FOOD. Read my article about the work that Steps is doing in the streets of Athens, using food to bring people together. Special thanks to Thomas Gkazelis for his pictures and Tassos Smetopoulos for the interview he gave me.
https://www.areweeurope.com/food-content/petros-konstantinidis-secret-ingredients-athenians-together
It's a regular Wednesday evening and I am in the metro, on my way to Monastiraki station in the historical centre of Athens. Tonight, many people are gathered around the synAthina centre. Homeless, refugees, drug addicts and passers-by chat while the volunteers cut vegetables and turn on a gigantic
Hello friends! Here is an article I wrote for AthensLive on the part played by Greece and a specific group of Greeks in the Bosnian war. Check it out!
The band of “orthodox brothers” remains unprosecuted until today.
For those who say "Trump is stupid." Unfortunately he seems to be more clever than most.
Why it's so damn hard to take your eyes and ears off Trump: http://bit.ly/2hsZfyA
"[Banks are] enemies of the state, enemies of citizens, enemies of hope, enemies of the future. Banks should be instruments of society, not the masters of society."
What do you think about this? Are banks serving society? How could they change to serve it?
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1920729868176651&id=1757782394471400
Merkel, Macron, Mélenchon et les banques...
Les vérités de l'ancien ministre des finances grec Yánis Varoufákis.
Interesting read about the mentality difference between the US and Europe.
https://qz.com/1087893/the-secret-to-germanys-happiness-and-success-its-values-are-the-opposite-of-silicon-valleys/?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits
German cultural values do not center on individual wealth, recognition, or even careers.
Amazing story about Aspropyrgos in Greece, but actually every little hell that capitalism has created.
https://www.1843magazine.com/features/europes-heart-of-darkness
Migration, tribalism, drug-smuggling and nationalism – a continent’s problems reverberate through one small Greek town. Alexander Clapp travels to Aspropyrgos
Catalonia's independence referendum is approaching and the Spanish government seems terrified. No matter if one is for or against the independence of Catalonia, Rajoy's government's stance is condemnable. What are your thoughts?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/20/spain-guardia-civil-raid-catalan-government-hq-referendum-row
Police raid Catalan government buildings in Barcelona and arrest 12 senior officials in run-up to banned independence vote
Karl remarks
Under communism you buy everything from a single state outlet, whereas under fully-mature capitalism you buy everything from Amazon.
New article, the first of hopefully many, on AthensLive! Take a look if you're interested to know about the main political debate in Greece.
Enjoy reading and follow AthensLive!
The government's plan for the year is to complete the next review, exit the bailout program, attract investment and enhance growth. But will they succeed?
Great stuff from Are We Europe again in their new, nostalgic issue! Don't forget to read about these crazy Greeks!
https://www.areweeurope.com/nostalgia
AWE #5 | Nostalgia | out now AWE is a thematic online magazine by and for the next European generation. Join us.
For anyone who might be interested in Egypt, the 2011 revolution's importance and the future of the country.
TL;DR: After the revolution, Egyptians drafted a Constitution. This is the only thing that is protecting them from even more authoritarianism today.
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2017/08/23/feature/politics/expanding-the-powers-and-mandate-of-egypts-president/
Egypt’s political sphere should be occupied by discussions about the forthcoming presidential elections, set to begin in a few months, in preparation for the close of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s current term in June 2018. Many had hoped that the conclusion of Sisi’s term might also signal the e...
Κάποιους ανθρώπους συχνά τους ξεχνάμε. Γιατί δεν τους βλέπουμε, γιατί δεν ψηφίζουν, γιατί γεννήθηκαν παιδιά ενός κατώτερου θεού...
Συγχαρητήρια στη φίλη Jenny Tsiropoulou για αυτό το εξαιρετικά ενδιαφέρον και διαφωτιστικό ρεπορτάζ.
Συγχαρητήρια και στο The Press Project για την εξαιρετική δουλειά που κάνει, ως ένα από τα ελάχιστα ΑΝΕΞΑΡΤΗΤΑ μέσα στην Ελλάδα, κάτω ύπο εξαιρετικά δύσκολες συνθήκες. Μη διστάσετε να τους υποστηρίξετε και οικονομικά εάν έχετε τη δυνατότητα, συμβάλλοντας στον αγώνα τους για έγκυρη ενημέρωση και δημοσιογραφία επιπέδου!
https://www.thepressproject.gr/article/114673/Tha-mporousan-na-gelane-na-milane-na-exoun-zoi
[Για τους Ελληνόφωνους]
Το ψυχροπολεμικό ντιμπέιτ των τελευταίων ημερών, με αφορμή την άρνηση του εκπροσώπου της κυβέρνησης να παραστεί στην Εσθονία, μάλλον κούρασε. Το άρθρο αυτό του Νίκου Μπίστη εκφράζει την πιο σωστά ισορροπημένη άποψη, κατά τη γνώμη του γράφοντα.
http://www.protagon.gr/apopseis/editorial/enas-prwin-pou-den-isopedwnei-44341462442
Πολλοί ταυτίζουν ναζισμό και κομμουνισμό αποδοκιμάζοντας εξίσου και τους δύο. Κομμάτια να γίνει. Υπάρχουν όμως και αυτοί που το παραξηλώνουν αποδοκιμάζοντας μόνο τον κομμουνισμό λες και η Ιστορία αρχίζει το 1989. Και στην περίπτωση της Εσθονίας, δεν αναφερόμαστε σε κάποια απαστράπτουσα δημοκρατία
Sending you jazz vibes this evening...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlK5xi-Ep4Q
Black And Tan Fantasy - Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington
Interesting interview of Belgian economist Paul De Grauwe on capitalism and its future. Worth a read.
https://qz.com/978318/capitalists-are-destroying-capitalism-they-must-be-stopped/
A leading economist says we are reaching the limits of free markets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INuD2D7R8bk
Music video by Iam performing Petit Frère.
Fikrallowed 2.0 is here. Check out the new article on the blog, where I am apologizing - somewhat - about my false optimism for Trump's presidency.
https://fikrallowed.wordpress.com/2017/08/13/i-was-wrong-about-trump/
In November, a day after his election to the presidency of the United States of America, I wrote that I am smiling for Trump’s election. Even though I still see Trump’s presidency as an…
A film recommendation for this Sunday: Captain Fantastic (2016) by Matt Ross. Great performances (Viggo Mortensen as Ben is truly moving), good cinematography and an extremely thought-provoking story. Enjoy!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Directed by Matt Ross. With Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso. In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea…
Fikrallowed is back and updated. Now with a page to give food for thought and offer a platform for open, democratic discussion. Soon with fresh material on the blog as well!
Yours.
La Haine, 1995.
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