From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Athens, in Red: The Santa Run 2025
Athens filled with red as more than 1,000 runners dressed as Santa Claus took part in the Athens Santa Run 2025, turning the city center into a shared holiday celebration.
Greek Tax Guide for Greek Americans: What Changed and What You Need to Know
AADE has released a detailed FAQ for Greeks abroad with updated rules on tax residency, income, property, cars, banking, and more. Here’s what every Greek American should know in plain English.
How Greece Is Using AI to Rethink Access to Public Healthcare
Greece has launched a national AI initiative to improve access to public healthcare, starting with the country’s main health information line.
Lesbos, Ten Years After 2015
Ten years after the 2015 peak, Lesbos remains central to Europe’s migration policy. A factual look at camps, pushbacks, and what changed and what didn’t.
Christmas in Greece Is No Longer the Quiet Season It Once Was
Christmas in Greece is no longer a quiet pause between summers. Winter travel has become more common, reshaping cities, towns, and the rhythm of return.
MOMUS Air: Contemporary Art Lands at Thessaloniki Airport
A new cultural space at Thessaloniki Airport, MOMus Air brings contemporary Greek art into the departures hall, offering travelers free access to rotating exhibitions and digital installations.
Greece Pays €5.3 Billion in Bailout Debt Years Early
Greece has repaid €5.3 billion in bailout-era debt years ahead of schedule, marking another step in reducing crisis-era obligations.
From Airport City to Cultural Capital: Larnaca’s Road to 2030
Once known mainly as Cyprus’s airport city, Larnaca is preparing for a cultural turning point as European Capital of Culture 2030.
Today in History: The Fall of Souli, December 16, 1803
On this day in 1803, Souli fell to Ali Pasha after centuries of resistance. Its final battles and the tragedy at Zalongo became defining moments on the road to 1821.
How Agamemnon’s Golden Mask Found a New Audience in China
A digitally crafted replica of the famous Mask of Agamemnon is drawing long lines in China, where visitors at the Sanxingdui Museum are discovering one of Greece’s most iconic artifacts up close.
Today in History: December 13, 1943 – The Massacre of Kalavryta
On December 13, 1943, Nazi forces executed hundreds in Kalavryta and destroyed dozens of villages. Greece continues to seek justice and remembrance.
When Bears Come Back to the Village
Bears and wolves are reappearing in Greek villages, creating new challenges for rural communities and raising questions about how people and wildlife can coexist.
