Moira Lavelle

This episode of "Explaining Greece" digs into the foundations—literally—of the ancient Greek democracy.

"We are striking against the increasing cost of living crisis, we are striking for better wages"

As Greece's summer 'sezon' kicks off, young workers flock to the islands for seasonal jobs, navigating a landscape shadowed by exploitation and rising demand

A report catalogues how Greece's refugee camps lack proper heating and adequate food, with residents relying on Google Translate for medical communication.

Greece’s broad ministerial immunity has become a target of frustration as public outrage grows over accountability in politics and responsibility for the Tempi train crash.

As a party, Course for Freedom was founded by and is structured around the figure of Konstantopoulou. It is a party that is her party, and it cannot be understood without understanding her.

Episode four of “Explaining Greece” delves into the intricate history of Greek-Turkish relations, tracing their shared past through centuries of conflict, cooperation, and cultural exchange.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged the record-breaking demonstrations and national strike about the Tempi tragedy in his weekly social media post.

The word that was repeated on loudspeakers, in chants, and in conversation was “rage”.

site perimeters were poorly enforced, emergency services operated ad hoc, and essential forensic documentation and mapping were not conducted.

Greece’s National Organization for the Investigation of Air and Rail Accidents and Transport Safety concluded the causes of the Tempi train collision.

Episode two of “Explaining Greece” travels through two decades of media coverage, exploring how Greece’s story has been told—and what’s been left out.

"What was officially carried on the train cannot justify the fireball," concluded the experts who investigated the Tempi train disaster.

Greece’s Supreme Court has released a series of statements this past week hitting back at accusations of bias, cover-up and improper procedures in regards to the Tempi train disaster investigation. 

Episode two of "Explaining Greece" take a look at Greece's marine areas, and why environmental organizations say they're not receiving the protection they need.

Families of victims of the deadly Tempi train crash are suing the judiciary for an allegedly improper investigation.

Our new podcast features conversations with people in the know and on the ground about what’s happening in Greece and why it’s important—week by week.

A femicide was reported in Sitochori, a village in the Municipality of Visaltia, Serres, early Wednesday morning.

Greece’s Ombudsman has released a report detailing how Greece’s prisons and detention centers are overcrowded, dangerously understaffed, and risk the health and human rights of detainees and prisoners.

Blame game intensifies over the deadly Pylos shipwreck, as Greek officials continue to point fingers following the tragic loss of 560 lives.