From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
New Safety Review Ordered for Panagia Soumela as Visitor Numbers Reach Record High
A new safety review is underway around Panagia Soumela in Trabzon, focusing on possible rockfall risks along the visitor access route as the historic Pontic Greek monastery draws record visitor numbers.
Greece Is Recruiting Foreign Students. Some English-Language Programs Still Run in Greek
Greece is working to attract foreign students, but a recent report suggests some English-language university programs still primarily serve Greek-speaking students.
Cyprus Posts Strong Employment Numbers, but the Broader Labor Picture Remains Uneven
Cyprus reached an 81.3% employment rate in 2025, above both the EU average and its national target, but migrant labor and gender gaps complicate the picture.
Greece Moves Toward Balcony Solar, but the Fine Print Will Decide Who Can Use It
Greece is preparing rules for balcony solar panels, joining a European trend already growing in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and parts of the U.S.
The Leaning Church of Ropoto and the Greek Village That Slipped Down the Mountain
A tilted church in the mountains of Thessaly has gone viral for its impossible angle. But Ropoto’s story is not a curiosity. It is the story of a village that lost its ground.
Greece Passes Its First Art Forgery Law as Fake Works Surface in Major Cases
Greece has passed its first dedicated law targeting art forgery, introducing stricter penalties and oversight after major cases involving fake artworks.
A Disease, a Divided Island, and the Cheese That Still Connects Cyprus
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus is threatening Halloumi production and exposing how the island’s long-standing division shapes even a shared crisis.
Greece Paired with Florida National Guard in Expanding U.S. Defense Ties
Greece has been paired with the Florida National Guard through the U.S. State Partnership Program, expanding cooperation in training, security, and crisis response.
Who Owns Patsas? A Bowl of Soup and an Old Argument Across the Aegean
A campaign in Thessaloniki to recognize patsas as part of Greece’s cultural heritage has stirred reactions in Turkish media, reviving a familiar dispute over food, identity, and shared history across the Aegean.
Offshore Wealth Still Drains Billions from Greece, Estimates Show
Estimates show large amounts of Greek wealth remain offshore, limiting tax revenue despite new enforcement tools and international data sharing.
For Some Americans, IVF Means a Trip to Greece
As IVF costs rise and access tightens in the US and UK, more patients are turning to Greece for treatment. Lower prices, fewer delays, and a growing network of clinics are reshaping the path to parenthood.
A New Kind of Summer Event Is Coming to Halkidiki
A new sports and wellness event, Porto Carras Athlos, launches in Halkidiki this May, combining running, swimming, and cultural experiences.
