From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
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.
Greece Sets Historic Record at IMO Elections, Strengthening Its Role in Global Shipping
Greece set a new personal record at the IMO Council elections, strengthening its voice in global shipping as the industry navigates Red Sea instability and tough climate negotiations.
Retiring in Greece: What Greek Americans Should Know About the FIP Visa and the Golden Visa
A clear guide for Greek Americans considering retirement in Greece, comparing the FIP visa and Golden Visa, residency requirements, healthcare, and long-term options.
Greece Updates Its Inheritance Laws for the First Time in 80 Years — Here Is What It Means for Greek Americans
Greece is updating its inheritance laws for the first time in decades. Here is what the changes mean for Greek Americans with family or property back home.
Mapping Greece’s Roadside Shrines: A New Project Reveals the Human Cost of Road Crashes
A new project in Greece is mapping roadside shrines to show where fatal crashes have taken lives. A quiet tradition becomes a national reminder of the country’s ongoing road-safety crisis.
“You Just Go”: The Quiet Heroism of Anastasios Garipis and the Rescue Off Epanomi
The true story of how kite surfer Anastasios Garipis saved a Hungarian father and daughter off Epanomi in July 2025 and was honored with Hungary’s Gold Medal of Honor.
Greece’s IRIS Payment System Is Expanding Across Europe — Here’s What It Really Means
Greece’s instant-payment service, IRIS, is becoming mandatory in all stores and is preparing for European integration. Here’s what that means for people living or spending time in Greece.
