From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
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…
Clicking Through Life: The Significance of Komboloi in Greek Society
Click, click, click—the gentle rhythm of beads sliding through fingers echoes through Greek cafes and streets. This is the sound of the komboloi, Greece’s beloved worry beads, a simple yet profound cultural icon that embodies the…
The Power Of One Word: How Greece’s ‘No’ Changed The Course Of WWII
It was 3 AM on October 28, 1940, when the doorbell rang at Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas‘ residence in Athens. Like many dramatic moments in history, this one began with something as simple as a doorbell.…
The Greek Tech Team That Gave Birth to ‘Our Own ChatGPT’
It all started with a snarky tweet that stung the researchers’ pride. “What are those people at Athena Research Center doing? Aren’t they going to make a Greek language model already?” Those dismissive words from an…
Romeyka/Pontiaka: A Greek Dialect on the Brink of Extinction in Turkey
Romeyka, or Pontiaka (Pontic Greek), a Greek dialect spoken by a few thousand people living in remote mountain villages of the Pontos region in northern Turkey, has been described as a “living bridge” connecting the ancient…
Greek Fighter Pilot Receives Prestigious Award for Exceptional Bravery and Skill
Major Anastasios-Sotirios Palamidas, a Greek Fighter Flight Instructor in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program (ENJJPT) at Sheppard AFB, Texas, has been recognized for his outstanding bravery under exceptional circumstances with the prestigious 80th Flying…
From Local Delicacy To Global Obsession: How A Greek Family Conquered The World Of Dolmades
A family-run Greek company has dominated globally with dolmades – hand-rolled, stuffed grape leaves – transforming them from a local delicacy to an international phenomenon. For decades, Greece has struggled to protect or add value to…
