Nikos Dimou

intellectual

Nikos Dimou is a Greek intellectual and author, known for his thought-provoking aphorisms and essays that often explore the complexities of Greek identity and culture. His book, 'Über das Unglück, ein Grieche zu sein' ('About the Misfortune of Being Greek'), published in 1975, reflects on the challenges and paradoxes faced by Greeks, a theme that remains relevant as highlighted by the recent World Happiness Report 2025, which ranks Greece at a low 81st place in terms of happiness.