The Cold War on MSN

Night the Greek Military Overthrew Democracy

In April 1967, Greece’s fragile democracy collapsed overnight. A group of middle-ranking army officers, led by Colonel ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Tyrants Who Proved to Be Good for Their Cities

The role of good Greek tyrants and aesimnetai in ancient Greece, highlighting leaders like Peisistratus, Polycrates, and Solon.
Greek Reporter

The Greek Journalist Who Rubbed Shoulders With America’s Powerful

Greek journalist Elias Demetracopoulos was one of the most fascinating figures in 20th-century political history.
The New York Times

Athens Democracy Forum

A drumbeat of hard realities echoed through the halls at this year’s Athens Democracy Forum, where participants noted trends that do not portend well for the form of governance. By Serge Schmemann The ...
Democracy Now

Clashes Erupt in Greek Protest

In Greece, clashes erupted between police and protesters this weekend at rallies marking the one-year anniversary of the police killing of a teenage boy. The fatal shooting of fifteen-year-old ...
Agence France-Presse on MSN

Greek govt riles critics with military monument protest ban

Every hour on the hour, day and night, Greek soldiers change the guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens.