Yiouli Eptakili

2 months ago | ekathimerini.com | Yiouli Eptakili

OPINION False dilemma The aerial images of the tourist town of Naousa on Paros, submerged in mud, served as yet another warning signal, adding to the numerous alarms that have sounded across the country over the years. The weather events driven by the climate crisis are increasingly extreme and will continue to pose greater risks to both people and property. In just one hour, the island received as much rain as it typically would in an entire month.

2 months ago | ekathimerini.com | Yiouli Eptakili

OPINION Rooftop farms are the way to go Every city is impressive when viewed from above, even Athens, which is a sea of concrete, with antennas, water heaters and all sorts of unlicensed constructions dominating its rooftops and its bird’s-eye view, save for a few splashes of green here and there: a park, a garden, or a green rooftop.

2 months ago | ekathimerini.com | Yiouli Eptakili

Forensic experts who have never set foot at a crime scene speak with absolute certainty. Criminal lawyers opine on cases they are barely familiar with. Psychologists analyze the personalities of individuals they have never met. On the fringes of high-profile court cases, TV pundits thrive – self-proclaimed “experts” who disclose sensitive personal data and disseminate information that is soon disproven by actual events.

Jan 18, 2025 | ekathimerini.com | Yiouli Eptakili

The last time I met her, she handed me two bags of books. “Always make time to read, even if it’s just a few pages each night,” she said in a stern tone, attempting to mask the tenderness in her gaze. We discussed various topics; her breadth of knowledge was truly exceptional. Eventually, the conversation turned to what deeply troubled her – a thorn in her heart: the Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies in Venice.

Nov 30, 2024 | ekathimerini.com | Yiouli Eptakili

NGOs are viewed with suspicion by a large segment of the public and are subject to what some of their leaders call “punitive” taxation by the state, according to a presentation by the Bodossaki Foundation. Only one in four respondents (26.4%) to a survey by think-tank DiaNEOsis trust NGOs. About 70% said the NGOs are hiding their true aims, which they say involve tax avoidance, political and other goals.