From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
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…
Erhart Kästner and the Greece He Chose to See
If you ask someone in our community what Germans thought of Greece during the war, you’ll probably hear about the occupation, the hunger, or the reprisals. What you probably won’t hear is the name Erhart Kästner.…
The Summer Hustle: How Greece’s Young Seasonal Workers Keep The Tourist Machine Running
Behind Greece’s record tourism season, young seasonal workers carry the workload. Long hours, low pay, and uncertain conditions define a summer economy few visitors see.
Greek Gallium: The Strategic Metal Powering Europe’s Energy Future
In the hills of Viotia and the valleys of Phocis, something significant is happening. What looks at first like ordinary bauxite mining is actually the beginning of a much larger shift. Deep within these rocks lies…
Purple Gold: How Greece Gave Lavender To The World
You hear “lavender” and your mind probably goes to France. Provence, to be exact. Rolling purple hills, tourist brochures, high-end soaps. But for those of us raised in Greek households or just close enough to smell…
Torchlight In Naples: A Greek Past That Still Burns Bright
A city lit by myth, memory, and flame. Naples recently marked 2,500 years since its founding by Greek settlers from Euboea with a torchlight procession honoring the siren Parthenope. From the ancient colony of Cumae to…
Thessaloniki’s Kamara: Where Roman History Meets City Routine
Kamara isn’t just a Roman relic—it’s where Thessaloniki’s history and everyday life overlap. From student meetups to the city’s busiest crossroads, the Arch of Galerius remains a gathering point and a silent witness to centuries of…
