In the complex and often violent political arena of ancient Greece, ideals of civic engagement and self-determination mingled ...

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon ...

Thousands of students took to the streets nationwide last Friday, with protests held in the capital Athens, the second city Thessaloniki as well as in Larissa, Patras, Serres, Volos, Chania and ...

The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375 BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the “cradle of democracy”.

Greek lawmakers elected the country’s new president in a fourth round of voting.

This much was evident in last week’s Greek election – while the share ... the room-mate at Amherst of Antonios Samaras – New Democracy prime minister from 2012-2015!. Having gotten to ...

Historian Bettany Hughes explores the realities of ancient Athenss Golden Age and uncovers a mix of brilliant humanitychanging philosophies and dark warlike themes that coexisted in one turbulent ...

A state that does not abide by the laws it passes, institutions operating with impunity, a judiciary that buries high-profile ...

Ruling is a skilled trade, Plato argues. And like any other trade, not everyone has the talent or the training to be good at ...