From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
What Connects Greece and the Philippines? More Than You Think
At first glance, Greece and the Philippines seem worlds apart. Yet their story stretches from a Greek chemist founding a university in Manila to thousands of Filipino seafarers working on Greek ships today.
Stella Kyriakides: Cyprus’s Voice in Europe’s Fight Against Cancer Honored on Global Stage
Cyprus’s former EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides was honored in Madrid for her leadership in Europe’s fight against cancer.
Greece and Other Schengen Countries to Launch EU Entry/Exit System
Starting October 12, the EU will launch its new Entry/Exit System, replacing passport stamps with digital biometric checks for non-EU travelers.
Greece’s Hidden Road Crisis: Lives Lost in Silence
Greece’s roads remain among the most dangerous in Europe. Behind the statistics are aging cars, weak enforcement, and grieving families. Roadside shrines across the country tell the story of lives lost too soon.
Casinos in the North and the Gamble for Cyprus’s Future
Casinos in the occupied north of Cyprus are set to double, from thirty-two to sixty-four. Supporters call it growth, but critics warn of crime, dependency, and deeper division.
Greece Turns to American LNG as Russian Gas Fades
Greece has flipped its energy map. American LNG now dominates the country’s gas supply as Russian imports plunge, but higher costs and wasted renewable power reveal the risks behind this new dependence.
Cyprus Independence Day: A Celebration with Shadows
Cyprus marked Independence Day on October 1st with parades in Nicosia and calls for unity, a reminder of the island’s 1960 founding and its unresolved division.
From Athens to Amazon: How a Greek Author Briefly Overloaded Kindle with a Book About Periods
Greek author Φυστίκι που κυλάει, known as Rollin’ Peanut, hit number one on Amazon’s Humor Essays list with Period. Literally, a brutally funny debut that briefly overloaded Kindle’s servers.
From Crisis to Comeback: Greece’s Recovery and the Cost of Living Pinch
Greece has gone from bailouts and brain drain to one of the eurozone’s fastest-growing economies. Yet while investment returns and more Greeks move back home, many families still struggle with low wages, high rents, and everyday…
Mini but Mighty: Why Greece’s Supermarket Chains Are Going Small in 2025
Big-box stores still dominate Greece’s grocery market, but it’s the minimarkets, express shops, and local franchises that are reshaping daily life.
How Pizza Found Its Home in Thessaloniki
From ancient plakous to the square pan slices of Pizza Romea and today’s Neapolitan-style pies, Thessaloniki has made pizza its own. The city’s ovens tell a story of migration, tradition, and taste that blends Greek roots…
Kimberly Guilfoyle Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic
Senate confirms Kimberly Guilfoyle as the first woman U.S. Ambassador to Greece in a 51-47 vote. Historic appointment links Trump family to important diplomatic role.
