Pavlos Toubekis
Fireworks and Pipe Bombs: How Greek Towns Celebrate Easter
On the island of Chios, rival parishes launch makeshift rockets at each other, while on Andros, iron pipes filled with gunpowder blow up right next to the Easter procession.
How Robotics Are Transforming the Lives of Greece's Underprivileged Kids
Eight 18-year-olds are offering kids in their neighbourhood a way out by passing forward the skills they've learned.
Queer People Describe Their First Time in a Gay Club
"I realized that this was what freedom looked like."
People Showed Us Stuff from Old Relationships They Couldn't Throw Away
It's important to cherish the memories, even if it means holding on to a record with the words "FUCK YOU" carved into it.
What It's Like to Transition in Different Parts of the World
From Canada to Serbia, and all the way to Australia—eight individuals talk about coming out as transgender in their respective countries.
Greek Soldiers Remember the Worst Hazing Rituals They Had to Endure
Greek men are welcomed into their mandatory military service with a number of humiliating rituals.
Brutal Brawls and Broken Bottles: Unseen Photos from the Golden Age of Greek Hooliganism
Greek hooligans share photos from the most brutal brawls they attended in the 1990s.
Austerity Is Devastating Mental Health in Greece
A whole nation's mental health is crumbling under five years of austerity and six months of tough negotiations.
What Young Greeks Think About the Bailout Agreement
"This is a disgrace for Europe and a real humiliation for the pride of our people. I hope we make it."
We Asked Young Greeks What They Will Be Voting for this Sunday
Some will be voting yes to more austerity and being part of Europe, some will be voting no, and then there are those who will be going on holiday.
I Lost 15.4 Pounds in Four Days So I Could Beat the Shit Out of Someone
Greek Muay Thai champion Pavlos Kaponis on the perils of rapid weight loss.
The Athenian Street Where Orthodox Priests Go to Update Their Outfits
I visited Athens's Apollo street to find out what Orthodox clergymen are wearing this Holy Week.