Athens Times

Category: Society

  • Maria Konstantaki: The Pressure to Conform in Family Settings

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    Maria Konstantaki, who recently spoke out about the backlash she faced within Parliament, shared her personal experiences during a new televised interview on Thursday with Breakfast@star and journalist Sophia Rauptopoulou. ‘When someone expresses an opinion about another person’s life, they’re essentially characterizing themselves,’ Konstantaki highlighted after facing harsh criticism aimed at Zoe Konstantopoulou in Parliament.…

  • Irene Merkouri: ‘Even if I were raped, I would keep the child’

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    Controversy erupted over comments made by singer Irene Merkouri regarding abortion and violence. Speaking on The 2night Show with Gregory Arnautoglou on Tuesday night (March 11, 2025), Merkouri addressed the ongoing debate sparked by recent discussions on abortions. Her remarks have caused significant stir. “I want to say this as a human being; women should…

  • Xenia Prezerakou Reacts to Dimitris Oikonomou’s Controversial Statement

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    Xenia Prezerakou, sister of renowned athlete Erika Prezerakou, publicly reacted against a statement made by journalist Dimitris Oikonomou regarding people with disabilities. In 2021, Xenia lost her daughter to a rare form of cancer and responded to a SKAI report on the tragic accident in Vary on March 9th. Oikonomou initially stated, ‘Beyond the dead,…

  • Stavros Balaskas: ‘My Ex-Wife Keeps the Child from My Second Marriage’

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    In a personal interview aired today (11.03.2025) on the show ‘Super Katerina’ with Katerina Kainourgia, Stavros Balaskas opened up about his relationship with his ex-wife. The union produced three children, whom he cherishes deeply. Speaking candidly, Balaskas mentioned that his former spouse is keeping him from seeing his child from his second marriage. “I’ve traveled…

  • British Student Sold Her Virginity at Auction for €1.9 Million – ‘I Don’t Regret It’

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    Not only did she auction off her virginity for €1.9 million, but the student who did so revealed that she has no regrets and now wants to become a sugar baby for wealthy men. The 22-year-old student Laura from Manchester, UK, is one of many young women who have sold their virginity on escort websites…

  • Magda Fyssa: ‘I Don’t Wear Black for Pavlos, I Wear for My Soul’

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    Eleven years have passed since the cold-blooded murder of Pavlos Fyssas in Amphiala on the night of September 18, 2013, by Giorgos Roupakias, a member of the neo-Nazi organization Golden Dawn, which at the time was also a parliamentary party. Speaking today (08.03.2025) on “Akoma Den Eides Tipota,” Pavlos’s mother, Magda Fyssa, said that the…

  • Thessaloniki Fights Irresponsible Drivers: ‘Respect’ Cards to Punish Inappropriate Parking

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    Thessaloniki has become a battleground for drivers who park irresponsibly on ramps for the disabled, blind pathways, or narrow sidewalks. Thousands of people with reduced mobility (AmEA), mothers with strollers, and elderly individuals avoid city traffic due to these issues. Although some drivers may think they can get away without being fined by local authorities,…

  • Maria Karystianou: My Child Was Murdered – Some Called Me a Burned-Out Diva

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    Maria Karystianou, speaking about her daughter Martha who tragically lost her life in the Tempi accident, has moved audiences deeply. In an interview on SKAI’s ‘Prime Time,’ she recounted the loss of her daughter with heart-wrenching words. She highlighted Martha’s vibrant personality, noting that she had a more intense adolescence than her brother, while sharing…