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The scenario of simple proportional representation: the Greek Parliament under different conditions of representation
Data stories
Text & Analysis / Data Visualization: Kelly Kiki • translated by Gigi Papoulias
July 10, 2019
Using simple proportional representation to explore what the composition of the current and previous Parliament would resemble and taking a hypothetical look at the past, in search of the last autonomous prime minister.
The Greek vote and the political circumstances that influenced it – A timeline covering the past four decades
Data stories
Text & Analysis / Data Visualization: Kelly Kiki • Translated by Gigi Papoulias
July 4, 2019
Historical data reveals how the Greek vote has changed since the political transition after the dictatorship, from the first parliamentary elections in 1974 to the most recent national elections in 2015.
The Exodus of Erdogan’s Persecuted
Society
by Nikolia Apostolou • translated by Gigi Papoulias
June 13, 2019
Following the political unrest in Turkey which generated a wave of persecution against critics of Erdogan’s government, thousands of Turkish citizens are now seeking asylum in Greece.
For asylum-seekers in Italy fake solutions are given to real problems
Society
by Vincenzo Genovese • proofreading by Gigi Papoulias • archive photo
June 6, 2019
All over the world, immigration and refugee reception centers are not known for offering good treatment to newcomers. In fact, a center in Mineo, Italy, resembles hell on earth, where integration has no place at all.
The “best kept secret” of multinational call center employees
Society
by Marialena Yannoulatou
May 30, 2019
Young people from around the world have found a place in the Greek labor market at global customer service call centers. Their daily work routine is an open secret.
First they took (Northern) Italy, now Lega is spreading in Europe
Politics
by Vincenzo Genovese • proofread: Gigi Papoulias
May 24, 2019
From a xenophobic party in northern Italy, to a xenophobic party that was voted into the Italian Parliament. Steadily, Lega is increasing its power, following a successful strategy where social media has played a decisive role.
The timeless victor of the European ballot box
Politics
by Tasos Yanopoulos • translated by Gigi Papoulias
May 21, 2019
In view of the European elections, it’s not difficult to guess who the most persistent winner across Europe will be.
May day in the midst of the Greek trade unionism’s cold
Society
by Tassos Yanopoulos • translated by Iliana Papangeli • photo Nadir Noori
May 3, 2019
While labor in Greece has been hit hard by economic recession, workers’ trust in trade unionism has been declined. The problems of Greek Trade Unions are indisputable.
