From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Before the OXI: How Mussolini Misjudged Greece in 1940
Two weeks before invading Greece, Mussolini heard warnings about insufficient troops and difficult terrain. Italian records also reveal plans to manufacture a pretext for war.
OXI Day 1940: Arrests in Rhodes, Volunteers in Athens
When Italy invaded Greece, hundreds of Greek nationals were detained in Rhodes. On the mainland, Dodecanesians classified as Italian nationals risked imprisonment for treason by volunteering for the Greek Army.
How Athens’ Archaeologists Hid Antiquities During World War II
Museum workers spent six months burying ancient statues and concealing antiquities before German troops entered Athens. A new exhibition revisits their efforts and examines archival records from the Nazi occupation.
Greece Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15, Starting in 2027
The restriction takes effect January 1, 2027, covering existing accounts as well as new ones. Questions remain about age verification, privacy, and enforcement.
Church of Greece Discusses Social Media Guidelines for Clergy
Greek bishops have discussed ten principles addressing personal branding, online disputes and confidentiality. Similar questions about religious authority and digital influence have already surfaced in American Orthodox parishes.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece Amid Misconduct Allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece following misconduct allegations involving a political donor and a Greek energy lobbyist.
When the Children Leave: Greece’s Island Schools Face an Uncertain Future
On Kalamos, only two children remain in primary school. Their approaching departure reflects a wider demographic decline threatening schools and smaller communities across Greece.
Cyprus Property Prosecutions Reach Across Europe Over Greek Cypriot Land in the North
A German broker detained since July 2024 is one of several defendants caught in property cases over Greek Cypriot land in the occupied north, with prosecutions and arrest warrants reaching courts elsewhere in Europe.
A Thessaloniki Teacher Now Drives a Munich Bus as Transit Companies Recruit Abroad
Lizetta Tila moved from Thessaloniki to Munich in 2024 and now drives scheduled bus routes. Her move comes as Munich transport operators seek workers beyond Germany, including in Greece, against a much older history of Greek…
Otto Liman von Sanders and the Wartime Fate of Asia Minor’s Greeks
The German general serving the Ottoman Empire intervened against some deportations of Greeks and Armenians from the Aegean coast. He also ordered Greeks from Ayvalık into the interior, leaving a wartime record that remains difficult to…
Mazonakis Case Puts Greece’s Medical Oversight Under Scrutiny
The singer’s death has prompted scrutiny of how private medical offices, longevity treatments, advertising, and inspections are regulated in Greece, while authorities pursue a criminal case against two doctors.
Greece Is Spending Billions on Wildfires. Where Is the Money Going?
Greece is replacing decades-old aircraft, rebuilding forestry capacity and investing in drones, satellites and forest management. The need for reinvestment is clear. Whether the money is divided effectively between prevention and suppression is harder to measure.
