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Hey there,

We’ve had an eventful few weeks at AthensLive Wire, and we wanted to share what we’ve been up to, as well as an invite to become a member of our international community.

Here’s a taste of what we’ve covered:

- Greece's Migration Dilemma: Prime Minister Mitsotakis cautiously praised Italy’s plan to process migrants in Albania, raising questions about the EU’s external migration strategy.

- Transport Troubles: We reported on a near-accident with the Proastiakos suburban train and the ongoing issues surrounding train safety. It’s alarming to see how safety concerns are often ignored, especially in light of the Tempi train collision tragedy.

- Questionable Spending: Did you hear about the €26 USB sticks the Greek government bought? An example of how public funds are mishandled, and it’s not just USBs.

- A Concert for Change: A major concert in memory of the Tempi train victims raised significant funds and awareness—but also faced strange media silence. Who’s afraid of art that speaks out?

- Political Drama: While PASOK and SYRIZA fight among themselves, the ruling New Democracy has free rein, making headlines about train accidents and environmental failures like the wildfire that devastated 70,000 acres in Corinthia.

And that’s just a small portion of what we’ve covered! Every week, we dive into Greece’s most pressing topics, and we want to keep doing it with even more depth and frequency. That’s where you come in.

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Cheers,

The AthensLive Wire Team