The Athens neighbourghood where a rap artist was killed was the scene of protest against Golden Dawn and the government. Christos Syllas-Dellis reports
Greece: murder of anti-fascist prompts protest
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CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
The “yid” debate: When is an offensive word not offensive?
Index Chair and Times columnist David Aaronovitch, and writer and broadcaster David Baddiel yesterday went head to head over the Football Association's recent ban on the word “yid”. The FA last week stated that “yid”, a derogatory term against...
Daily Mail backs the BBC Trust
In a move that may have left a few people slightly confused, the Daily Mail has published an editorial in support of the BBC.
Niqabis are not just veiled, they are silenced
We should be asking why people wear veils, says Padraig Reidy
On the death of journalism – and my Indy career
Former Indy journalist Christina Patterson reflects on the end of her job at the publication and the wrenching changes overtaking the news industry.
Bloodhound Gang under fire for desecration of Russian flag
A criminal case has been opened against American band the Bloodhound Gang in Russia, after bassist Jared Hannegan shoved a Russian flag down his trousers at a concert in Ukraine. Russian Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin said: "A...
The “nasty little bill” that could kill the Big Society
‘Chilling effect’, ‘seriously flawed’, ‘bureaucratic nightmare’: Alex Stevenson looks behind the scenes of the UK’s gagging bill
Hampstead teacher: Leave those kids alone!
What right does a North London head teacher have to report an “anarchist” student blogger to the police, asks Padraig Reidy
Is Vladimir Putin changing his tune on human rights?
Are the Russian leader’s recent statements just spin or a sign of real change, asks Andrei Aliaksandrau
Seven politicians who take themselves way too seriously
After news agency AFP attempted to retract an unflattering photo of Francois Hollande, we look at politicians who have tried to censor images that make them look a bit silly