From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
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…
Los Angeles Chargers Bring The NFL To Greece, Marking A Historic First
Pioneering a new era of the NFL’s Global Markets Program Athens, April 29, 2025 – The Los Angeles Chargers proudly announce the NFL has awarded the team with international marketing rights to Greece, marking the first…
February 9 Recognized as World Greek Language Day
UNESCO’s Executive Board has unanimously proposed the establishment of February 9 as World Greek Language Day, following an initiative by Greece’s Permanent Delegation. The decision, adopted on April 14, 2025, acknowledges the Greek language not only…
Thessaloniki’s Metro and the Forgotten Alkazar: A City’s History in Motion
Thessaloniki’s new metro is changing the way we move through the city, but the past is never far beneath the surface. At Venizelou station, ancient ruins sit side by side with modern transit. And just above,…
The Iconic Koulouri of Thessaloniki: A Sesame-Seeded Delight with a Rich History
The Koulouri of Thessaloniki is a beloved street food with roots in Byzantine Constantinople. Once sold by vendors calling “Fresko xeropsimeno!”, it has remained a staple of the city’s culinary heritage for generations. With its crispy…
Archbishop Anastasios Of Albania Passed Away
Archbishop Anastasios, a towering figure in modern Orthodoxy and the leader who resurrected the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, passed away this morning at the age of 95. Born Anastasios Yannoulatos in Piraeus in 1929, the…
The Kallikantzaroi: Mischievous Greek Elves
The Kallikantzaroi, often described as the “Greek elves,” add a touch of whimsy and chaos to the holiday season in Greece. For twelve magical days, spanning Christmas to the Epiphany (January 6th), these mischievous creatures step…
