Niki Kitsantonis

Niki Kitsantonis is a freelance correspondent for The New York Times based in Athens. She has been writing about Greece for 20 years, including more than a decade of coverage for The Times of the country's financial, political and refugee crises, as well as broader social changes. An Oxford graduate, she is a contributor to the BBC World Service and was formerly the managing editor for the Kathimerini newspaper's English edition. Kitsantonis has demonstrated unique insights into Greek society and politics through her extensive experience in journalism. Her reporting focuses on topics such as tourism, missing hikers, same-sex marriage rights, financial crises, political crises and refugee issues in Greece. She provides a balanced view of the issues at hand while also highlighting the impact on daily life for Greek citizens.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/niki-kitsantonis

87%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present information with a slight lean towards the center-left and leftist opposition parties.
  • The author occasionally makes misleading statements or omits important context, which can create a biased view of the subject matter.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that Greece is the first Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, when in fact, Greece had already legalized civil partnerships for same-sex couples in 2015 which included equal parental rights.
  • The author has been known to present contradictory information in their articles.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author fails to mention that Greece had already legalized civil partnerships for same-sex couples in 2015 which included equal parental rights, creating a false impression that Greece only recently allowed same-sex marriages.
  • The author occasionally uses deceptive practices in their reporting, such as lying by omission.

Recent Articles

Six Lives Lost: The Deadly Impact of Greece's Extreme Heatwave on Tourists

Six Lives Lost: The Deadly Impact of Greece's Extreme Heatwave on Tourists

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 A heatwave in Greece has caused at least six tragic deaths and several disappearances among tourists. Extreme temperatures, exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), have led to a malfunction of the hypothalamus, affecting decision-making and orientation. Authorities urge visitors to avoid hiking during the day, stay hydrated, and seek shelter. Two French women are still missing on Sikinos island. The Greek Minister of Health has warned tourists about the risks and advised them to take precautions.
Two American Tourists Go Missing During Greek Heat Wave: Retired Sheriff Albert Calibet and British Presenter Dr. Michael Mosley

Two American Tourists Go Missing During Greek Heat Wave: Retired Sheriff Albert Calibet and British Presenter Dr. Michael Mosley

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Two American tourists, including a retired Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, have been reported missing or found dead on Greek islands within the last week. Albert Calibet from Hermosa Beach went missing during a hike on Amorgos island and is currently the subject of ongoing search efforts. His body may have been discovered near Mathraki island, where another U.S. tourist was found dead earlier that week. The heat wave in Greece has contributed to several incidents involving tourists, including the deaths or disappearances of British television presenter Dr. Michael Mosley on Symi island and a Dutch tourist on Samos island.
Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage: A Historic Moment for Orthodox Christianity

Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage: A Historic Moment for Orthodox Christianity

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 Greece has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first Orthodox Christian country to do so. The bill passed with 176 votes for and 76 against in a contentious debate that lasted over two days.