From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
When Greece Faced a Silent Enemy: The Spanish Flu of 1918
In 1918, the Spanish flu swept through Greece, leaving villages silent and entire families lost — a tragedy still remembered a century later.
How a Village in Greece Keeps the Tsarouchi Alive
In a small mountain village in Thessaly, the Kogias family has been making tsarouchia by hand since 1910. From the Evzones in Athens to Greek dance groups in Philadelphia and Melbourne, their shoes carry a tradition…
When Hitler Spoke to the Reichstag After Entering Athens
On May 4, 1941, Hitler told the Reichstag that Germany had no quarrel with Greece. He spoke of trade and partnership while his army occupied Athens. His words show how propaganda hid conquest, a history still…
The Greek at Bletchley Park: Peter Calvocoressi and the WWII Codebreakers
Few know that among the codebreakers of Bletchley Park was Peter Calvocoressi, the son of a Greek family from Chios whose intelligence work helped Britain win its darkest battles in World War II.
“Who Speaks Today of the Extermination of the Armenians?” – Marjorie Housepian Dobkin’s 1971 Warning
In 1971, Marjorie Housepian Dobkin warned in Philadelphia that forgetting genocide invites its return—a warning that still resonates today.
Today in History: 198 Years Since the Battle of Navarino
On this day in 1827, the allied fleets of Britain, France, and Russia defeated the Ottoman navy at Navarino Bay, a victory that secured Greece’s independence.
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.
