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1. Three seats, one world: Designing effective representation for the Greek diaspora

   Greece is entering a historic phase in its democratic evolution. The planned creation of a global electoral constituency for Greeks abroad – combined with postal voting – will, for the first time, allow the diaspora to elect its own members of Parliament: a reform long overdue. 

2. The enemy is us

   Sometimes a Greek of the diaspora, at least this one, looks at his country of birth and despairs. While Greece has made many strides since the reestablishment of democracy in 1974 we are reminded often that in many ways we still live in the 1840s when corruption was “officially” established by the then prime minister Ioannis Kolettis.

3. Nothing is cheaper than none

   The cheapest energy is the energy we’re not using, which is why we need to reduce demand, according to a recent decision by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

4. East Med tensions enter new phase

   Increasingly stronger signals of tension from Ankara toward Greece are being interpreted in Athens as part of a broader diplomatic strategy.

5. Greece-Cyprus-Israel alliance signals threat to Turkey, Fidan says

   The creation of a military alliance between Greece, Cyprus and Israel signals a clear threat for Turkey and other countries in the region, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Sunday, responding to a question from Kathimerini.

6. Lesvos farmers continue port blockade amid disease outbreak, shortages reported

   Protesting livestock farmers on Lesvos, hit by Greece’s first outbreak in 25 years of foot-and-mouth disease, continued their blockade of the island’s main port of Mytilini for a sixth consecutive day on Sunday, disrupting ferry schedules and exacerbating growing shortages of basic goods.

7. Shipping security key agenda item of upcoming Macron visit 

   The upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Athens on April 24 and 25, during a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with Europe seeking a new direction to boost competitiveness and shape a more cohesive defense policy complementary to NATO, carries particular significance, according to government sources.

8. Bulgarians head to the polls for the eighth time in 5 years  

   Bulgarians are heading to the polls on Sunday for the eighth time in five years, hoping to finally elect a parliament able to resolve the longtime political impasse that has gripped this Balkan country.

9. Three arrested after Athens hit-and-run leaves teen critically injured 

   Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a hit-and-run accident in Athens on Saturday afternoon, in which a 16-year-old girl was seriously injured. She remains hospitalized, with doctors describing her condition as critical.

10. Ambitious plans for the development of Patra port

    The plan provides for the south port’s transformation into a freight and energy center.