From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
On This Day in History: The First Greeks Arrive in Australia (1829)
On August 27, 1829, seven sailors from Hydra arrived in Sydney aboard the convict ship Norfolk. They became the first Greeks in Australia, with Antonis Manolis and Gikas Voulgaris choosing to stay and start a community…
On This Day in History: The Sack of Thessaloniki – August 24, 1185
On August 24, 1185, Norman forces stormed Thessaloniki, killing thousands and devastating one of Byzantium’s most important cities. The disaster helped bring down Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos just weeks later.
You Don’t Have to Choose Between Ambition and Belonging: Why More Greeks Abroad Are Moving Back Without Starting Over
More Greeks abroad are finding ways to return without starting over. Remote work, new visas, and programs like Rebrain Greece are making it possible to build a life in Greece while keeping global careers and connections.
Panagia Soumela: Divine Liturgy Granted Again for August 23
Turkish authorities have again granted permission for a Divine Liturgy at Panagia Soumela, set for August 23. The shift from August 15 highlights both the monastery’s deep spiritual meaning and the limits placed on worship there.
Greek Cities Are Getting Smarter, And Here Is How
Across Greece, more than 110 towns are adopting City On, a smart city platform that lets residents report issues, track progress, and connect directly with their municipality. It is changing how communities solve everyday problems.
Greece’s Centaurus System Proved Itself in Combat in the Red Sea
In the Red Sea, a Greek navy frigate used the homegrown Centaurus system to stop incoming drones. It was Greece’s first combat test of its anti-drone technology and a sign of the country’s growing defense innovation.
Driving Your Car in Greece Without Paying Import Taxes: Who Can and Who Cannot
Thinking of bringing your car to Greece for the summer? The rules are strict. Temporary import is allowed for up to six months, but only if you meet residency and usage requirements. Breaking them can mean…
As the Plane Trees Die, a Piece of Greece Fades With Them
A deadly fungus is wiping out Greece’s plane trees, leaving village squares, riversides, and cafés without their timeless shade. For many families, their loss is more than environmental—it is the fading of living memory.
This Day in History: August 4, 1936. The Day Greece Turned Inward
On August 4, 1936, Ioannis Metaxas suspended parliament and imposed an authoritarian regime that reshaped Greek political life through censorship, propaganda, youth indoctrination, and limited social reform.
What Greece’s Electricity Price Swings Can Tell the Philly Region
Greece is curtailing record amounts of renewable electricity as midday supply pushes wholesale prices toward zero. PJM faces its own late-day pressures, but the price pattern serving the Philadelphia region remains different.
How Greece Quietly Became A Global Player In Drone Technology
Greek drone makers ALTUS-LSA, Delian and Velos Rotors are gaining global attention in defense, surveillance, rescue and dual-use UAV technology, positioning Greece as an emerging aerospace innovator.
The Long Way Home: Sixteen Greek Soldiers Laid to Rest
On July 21, sixteen Greek soldiers finally made it home. Their return didn’t make front-page news here in the States. There were no crowds, no big headlines. But in Nicosia, Cyprus, the atmosphere was heavy. Not…
