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The "Herculean task" of transforming Greece

Alexis Papahelas penned a powerful opinion piece in the wake of the tragic train crash - “The Sisyphean task of transforming Greece” - in which he argues that Greece is changing, but important areas are being left behind. He compares the Greek leaders looking to make important changes to the mythical figure Sisyphus, who was condemned to an uphill battle without ever reaching the summit. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this piece and argue that instead of looking to Sisyphus, it would be better to talk about the “Herculean task” of transforming Greece, a task which Greece is meeting head-on.

Read Alexis Papachelas’ latest piece here: The Sisyphean task of transforming Greece

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

No plans to return Parthenon marbles to Greece, says Rishi Sunak

UK PM Sunak rules out law change for return of Parthenon marbles

Calm after quake: Greek PM says tension with Turkey easing

Nicosia, Athens to form common front within EU

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