From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Greece Tops International Living’s 2026 List of the Safest Places to Retire
Greece ranked first in International Living’s 2026 Global Retirement Index. We look at why, how the list is built, and the local context behind it.
Symbolism vs. Limits: What Cyprus Can and Cannot Change During Its EU Council Presidency
Cyprus assumes the EU Council presidency in 2026. What the role can realistically change, where its power stops, and why the symbolism still matters.
Athens Flight Control Crisis: What Happened, and What It Exposed
A radio communication failure shut down Greek airspace on January 4, 2026, grounding flights nationwide and exposing vulnerabilities in Greece’s aviation infrastructure.
Today in History: The Battle of Lemnos, January 5, 1913
On January 5, 1913, the Greek navy sealed its control of the Aegean at the Battle of Lemnos, forcing the Ottoman fleet back into the Dardanelles and shaping the map of the region for generations.
Giorgos Papadakis, Longtime Host of Kalimera Ellada, Dies at 74
Greek journalist Giorgos Papadakis, longtime host of Kalimera Ellada, died on January 4, 2026. He shaped Greek morning television for 34 years.
Greece’s University Problem Is Not About “Lazy Students”
Greece removed over 300,000 inactive university students. We explain how decades of policy, work, and expectations created the problem.
When Athens Turned Against the Refugees of 1922
How Athens turned against the refugees of 1922. The forgotten story of fear, xenophobia and survival in the capital’s streets.
The Last Greeks of Ethiopia: A Journey Through Faith, Friendship, and Two Thousand Years of History
A small Greek community in Ethiopia keeps a two-thousand-year story alive, from Axum and Gondar to Haile Selassie and the Greek school of Addis Ababa.
The Great School of the Nation Temporarily Relocates in Istanbul
The Phanar Greek Orthodox College will relocate for up to three years for seismic work, as enrollment pressures reshape Greek education in Istanbul.
The Greeks of Tashkent – From Civil War Exile to Living Memory
A forgotten chapter of the Greek diaspora — the story of the political refugees who built new lives in Tashkent, kept their language alive, and dreamed of returning home.
Akis Petretzikis: Greece’s Most Beloved Chef
From Thessaloniki to global fame, Greek celebrity chef Akis Petretzikis bridges generations and continents with simple, trusted recipes.
From Marble to Wine: Nikos Lazaridis and the Reinvention of Northern Greece’s Vineyards
A reflective feature on Nikos Lazaridis, the visionary winemaker whose work helped transform northern Greece’s Drama region into a modern wine destination.
