From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Constantine Tsoucalas, Greek Sociologist and Public Intellectual, Passes Away at 89
The Athens-born scholar studied at Yale and later taught at Princeton, Columbia, and CUNY, while his work examined the Greek state, social inequality, and modern political life.
Greece Passes 6 GW of Wind Power as Offshore Grid Plans Advance
Wind capacity in Greece reached 6,017 MW in the first half of 2026, while a government decision reserved 2.35 GW of transmission capacity for future offshore projects.
Greece Approves New Tourism Development Rules for Islands and High-Pressure Areas
Greece’s new tourism framework raises minimum plot sizes for hotels in heavily developed destinations, adds protections for islands and coastal areas, and directs investment toward places with less tourism activity.
Americans Rank Second Among Non-Dom Buyers in Greece Sotheby’s Records
U.S. buyers made up 12% of the luxury brokerage’s non-dom transactions from 2024 through mid-2026, behind a much larger British share.
Greece Reports 65 West Nile Virus Cases, 23 in Latest Week
Greece has reported 65 locally acquired West Nile virus cases through August 5, including 23 diagnosed or reported in the previous week. Most were linked to Attica, and EODY is urging mosquito precautions nationwide.
Moglena Castle Opens to Visitors After €1.85 Million Restoration
The Byzantine fortress near Chrysi in Pella has opened to the public after work stabilized its walls and added visitor routes, signs, viewing areas, restrooms and lighting.
New Testimony Details 2017 Exhumations After Cyprus’ Athalassa Hospital Bombing
An archaeologist and former nurse have recounted the improvised burials that followed the 1974 Turkish air attack and the 2017 search for victims’ remains.
Greek Maritime Golf Event Returns to Costa Navarino September 4-6
The 12th annual gathering will feature an 18-hole tournament for maritime executives, a golf clinic, and a Saturday raffle benefiting Floga.
Greek Voters Abroad Need New Registration for Next Parliamentary Election
Eligible Greek citizens outside the country can choose postal voting, in-person voting abroad or postal voting as a fallback. Previous overseas-voter registrations will not carry over.
ReGeneration Has Helped More Than 5,000 Young Greeks Find Work, but ‘Brain Waste’ Remains
Michael Printzos, Country Head of The Hellenic Initiative, discusses ReGeneration’s employment record and the gap between finding work and building a viable career in Greece.
Greece Retains U.S. Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 Eligibility Through June 2027
Greek-flagged ships recorded no U.S. safety detentions in 2025 and a three-year detention rate of 0.44%, keeping Greece among 22 flag administrations eligible for the program.
How to Stay Connected in Greece’s Remote Islands and Villages
A roaming plan or eSIM will cover most trips, but visitors heading to isolated homes, mountain villages or smaller islands should check the local network, ask about Wi-Fi and prepare for time offline.
