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Our Foundation operates in Greece since 2012. This is the second period of our work in the country, following the "long" 1980s. Our work began with the sovereign debt crisis, supporting liberal agencies to promote certain reforms that would liberate the economy. It continues on 3 thematic pillars: (a) empowerment of civil society; (b) encouragement and advancement of entrepreneurship; and, (c) support to liberal political projects, especially at the local-municipal level of administration. Additionally, since 2013 we run the Liberal Political Academy, an inclusive program for political education for independent individuals.
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Media Status and Freedom in Greece
In its 2022 edition of the World Press Freedom Index, Reporters without Borders (RFS) assessed the current state of journalism in 180 countries and territories, while underlying major challenges for media organisations and journalists across the world. Greece “suffered serious setbacks in 2021 and 2022, with journalists regularly prevented from covering issues from migration to Covid-19.
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Strengthening bonds between alienated neighbors in the region: Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia
SEE in Action, managed to bring together youth organizations from Greece, Bulgaria and North Macedonia with funding and support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. The organizations met in Thessaloniki, Greece and worked intensively on the topic "Education and Employment" from 6 to 8 May 2022. This event is the first of three that make up the entire project “Strengthening bonds between alienated neighbors in the region: Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia”.
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Refugee Crisis: Pushbacks and harsh sentences for Refugees
Over the previous years and due to the refugee crisis, the Greek islands became known worldwide. More and more people were arriving on the islands trying to escape from the Syrian war while others grab this opportunity to come to Europe for financial or political reasons. Many things have changed since the beginning of the crisis in 2015: The number of people has been decreased and the flows are not so often and numerous.
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The Greek minority in Ukraine
According to a Euroskopia survey, 60 percent of the Greek population condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine, but the percentage is much lower than in other European countries. The war has once again divided the Greek population. Support for the Ukrainian people is unquestionable, but in the political debate over whether Greece should continue to supply Ukraine with weapons, there is hesitation to act.
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Putin on trial!
In Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, there is now a plethora of international and national institutions and organisations trying to sift through and collect evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger and Gerhart Baum have also filed criminal charges against Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin with the Federal Prosecutor General in Karlsruhe.
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The role of Greek Actors in the #MeToo Movement
Spyros Bibilas, actor and President of the Union of Actors in Greece, attempts to describe how the pandemic has been perceived by artists in an interview that gave to our Foundation. He speaks about the consequences on their daily work and how they struggled to earn a living during that time. However, Bibilas also points out how the pandemic turned out to be a milestone for the cultural life in Greece, especially in the context of #MeToo.
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What if Russia wins?
If Russia succeeds in achieving its goals by military means, it will mean only one thing: terror and repression against the civilian population on a large scale. This will further exacerbate the migration and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and Europe. Ukraine's military victory will be the factor that will reduce the number of problems caused by Russia.To prevent the worst scenario, Russia must be stopped first and foremost militarily, says Andrii Sukharyna.
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Greeks of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict
The Greek minority of Ukraine remain an unknown topic. Over the last months, the Greek community is in the middle of military opperations in Mariupol and other cities of Ukraine. Most of them lost their lives, properties or forced to flee the country. President Zelenksyy in his speech to the Greek parliament referred to the strong historical ties between the two countries and the presence of Greek minority in Ukraine over the centuries.
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Documentary “Life, flourishes again…Hope has the power to transcend all disasters”
The “European Cities Network on Migration” aims at strengthening migration management along with liberal principles through a transnational network of local communities. As the main aim of the project, local community stakeholders cooperate to share experiences and practices regarding the integration of migrants, and they develop inclusive, sustainable common policies based on European principles.
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Aegean Sea, Migration and Human Rights’ violations
Sevan Nisanyan, a 66-year-old linguist and blogger was arrested on the island of Samos last week and faced deportation. He had been detained after Greek authorities refused to renew his residence permit. The court took the decision to release him on 7th of January with the obligation to leave Greece within two weeks.
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From the Cold War and the Marshall Plan to the pandemic and the EU Recovery Fund: Reconstruction, Development and Freedom
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and the University of Macedonia, School of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies, organize an international conference on Europe in the post-pandemic era. The Conference will be held at Thessaloniki, Greece on 19-21 November, 2021.
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2nd Balkan Forum between Greece-North Macedonia | 26-29 August
The 2nd Youth Balkan Forum between Greece and North Macedonia is coming up this week, 26-29 August, in Halkidiki.
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That’s the spirit of Liberalism, that’s the spirit we need!
The authentic Liberal Academy was present also in 2021. Following the hygienic measures against COVID-19, the Young Liberals Greece and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, joined forces again meeting with talented members of the new generation from 20 to 25 July, in Halkidiki.
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2. Kozani- The Liberal Roadtrip
During the Liberal Roadtrip, the team travelled to Kozani. The city impressed us positively with the hospitality, the infrastructures and the meaningful discussions that we had with the local administration and local community, in general. Despite our short stay, the city was fascinating, because it could combine entertainment and knowledge gaining at the same time.
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1. Ioannina- The Liberal Roadtrip
The Liberal Roadtrip began from the west side of the country, having as a starting point the city of Ioannina. The historical beauty of the town and the element of distinctiveness and diversity is quite obvious in the city over the centuries. In fact, this characteristic helped us to choose the topic for our open evening discussion, which was “Distinctiveness, Diversity and the Fight against Discrimination."
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🎯Webinar: Media & Press Freedom in Greece #meet_our_speakers In our webinar on Wednesday 25.05 at 17.00 Professor @Christos Frangonikolopoulos will analyze crucial issues about media and press freedom in Greece. Prof. Frangonikopoloulos is Professor of International Relations and Mass Media at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Aristotle University. He is the Holder of the Jean Monnet Chair on European Integration (2016-2019, 2020-2023) and Director of the MA in Digital Media, Communication and Journalism. If you wish to learn more about that issue register here👉https://bit.ly/3lxcS0O #mediafreedom #rsf #greece #press #pressfreedom #fnfgreece #dcnglobal
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🎯Webinar: Media & Press Freedom in Greece #meet_our_speakers In our webinar on Wednesday 25.05 at 17.00 Ass. Professor Nikos Panagiotou will be one of our speakers. Prof. Panagiotou is an Associate Professor in School of Journalism and Mass Media at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and Head of DCN Global. He has been a DAAD Scholar at Deutsche Welle and responsible for “Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy”. If you wish to learn more about that issue register here👉https://bit.ly/3lxcS0O #mediafreedom #rsf #greece #press #pressfreedom #fnfgreece #dcnglobal
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📆Media & Press Freedom in Greece On Wednesday 25.05 we are organizing an online panel discussion about Media and Press Freedom in Greece with cooperation of Array, Array and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. 📌Reporters without Borders issued the 2022 World Press Freedom Index, that assessed the current state of journalism in 180 countries and territories. Greece now ranks 108th down from 70th in last year’s index. If you wish to learn more about: ‼Media and Press Freedom ‼What are the challenges? ‼Journalism under threat? ‼Journalism Safety ‼Polarisation and Information Chaos ‼Disinformation and Media Organizations Don't lose time and register to the following link 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/media-and-press-freedom-in-greece-registration-344717648767 #mediafreedom #rsf #greece #press #pressfreedom #fnfgreece #dcnglobal
