From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
As Toxic Pufferfish Spread Through the Mediterranean, Greece Turns to Fishermen
Greece is paying fishermen to remove toxic silver-cheeked toadfish from its southern seas, as the invasive species damages gear, threatens catches, and raises food-safety concerns.
EU Rebukes Turkey Over Cyprus Exclusion From COP31 Preparations
The EU has rebuked Turkey after Cyprus said it was excluded from COP31 preparatory meetings in New York and Tokyo, adding tension ahead of the U.N. climate summit in Antalya.
Poland Recognizes Greeks as a National Minority, Giving Legal Weight to a Long Presence
Poland has recognized Greeks as a national minority, giving legal status to a small community shaped by centuries of presence, postwar exile, and family memory.
Greece Breaks Ground on Armed Forces Drone Factory in Malakasa
Greece’s new Armed Forces drone factory in Malakasa reflects a broader push to build, adapt, and produce more defense technology at home.
Greece Joins Pax Silica, Linking AI Ambition to Kozani and Lavrio
Greece has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, linking AI, energy, semiconductors, data centers, and secure technology supply chains to its wider strategic role.
In Greece, a Bishop’s Salary Question Opens a Larger Church-State Debate
Metropolitan Nektarios of Corfu has questioned whether senior bishops in Greece should remain on the state payroll, turning a dispute over gross pay into a wider Church-state debate.
Why the Cyprus Property Case Remains Open at the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe has kept open supervision of the Turkey-Cyprus property-rights case, raising new questions over the ECHR, the IPC, and Greek Cypriot claims.
Greece Looks to Cloud and Sea Drones, With Diaspora Figures in the Frame
Two separate meetings, one with Amazon’s Panos Panay and one involving Saronic Technologies, put Greece’s cloud, language technology, and maritime defense choices in sharper view.
Kilkis–Lachanas: The Battle That Made Modern Greek Macedonia
The Battle of Kilkis-Lachanas in June 1913 secured Greek Macedonia, destroyed Kukush, and helped shape the borders and population of modern northern Greece.
Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the U.S. Give East Med Energy Cooperation a Base in Houston
A new Houston-based center brings Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the U.S. together on East Med energy, infrastructure, and security.
Distomo, June 10, 1944: The Greek Village That Became a Wound
On June 10, 1944, Nazi German troops massacred civilians in Distomo. A quiet look at the village, the survivors, and Greece’s long memory of occupation.
Halkidiki Turns to Sports Tourism With Porto Carras Athlos
Porto Carras Athlos brought running, beach sports, wellness sessions, and family activities to Sithonia, showing how Halkidiki’s landscape can be experienced through movement.
