From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Voice of America Stops Broadcasting Greek Service
After 72 years of operation, the Greek Service of the Voice of America announced it will end its broadcasts due to budget cuts. The Greek Service was one of the first services established abroad in the…
New Luxury Resort Nikki Beach Brings Life To Porto Heli
Nikki Beach one of the world’s top luxury brands has opened a new five star resort in Greece on August 1 2014. The Nikki Beach resort combines the elements of beach, dining, music, and fashion. The…
Ineffective Greek Bureaucracy Continues to Hurt Economy
Greek bureaucracy has always been criticized by both Greek and foreign investors and rightfully so. Screenwriter for the new movie “Hercules”, Evan Spiliotopoulos, sheds some light on this problem. According to Evan, producers had considered Greece…
Tourism Flourishing, Greeks Still Struggling
While tourism in Greece has already begun to exceed expectations for the summer of 2014, domestic tourism seems to be declining as a result of the ongoing economic crisis in Greece. This phenomenon can primarily be…
Cyprus Still Occupied, Still Divided, 1974-2014
On the occasion of the commemoration of the 1974 Turkish invasion in Cyprus we are posting the following brief memo, published by the Press & Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus. The consequences of Turkey’s military invasion…
The Greek Island of Kos
The Pearl of the Aegean, it is one of the most popular destinations in Greece. Rich in history, the father of medicine was born here, Hippocrates. The history and kingdoms of those who left their mark…
City Portrait of Athens
Athens, Greece – Journey to Athens and experience the Plaka, the museum and the Acropolis as they are. Locals and tourists walk the streets of Monastiraki as they take in the city. It’s a perfect introduction…
Santorini, Greece
Mention Greece, and Santorini comes to mind, especially when it’s vacation time. But have you ever wondered the history of the island and how those little white houses came to be. This video gives you a…
The Greek Island of Aegina
Aegina, Greece – We visit a modern house on the island of Aegina, west of Athens. The island belongs to the Saronic Islands. They are popular with people wanting to get away from the hustle and…
Comparing Genocide: Jews And The Ottoman Greeks
By Dr. George Papadopoulos & Aris Tsilfidis We are all familiar with the mass extermination of Jews during the Second World War. But are we familiar with the extermination of 1.5 million Greeks during the period…
Greek Youth, University Qualified And Still Seven Tenths Jobless
Are you young and looking for a job, then don’t go to Northern Greece, especially the area around Kozani. It is number one spot for European youth unemployment. The city of Kozani takes center stage in…
Greek High School wins CERN competition
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, announced today the winners of its first beam line for schools competition. Following almost 300 submissions from school groups around the world, two teams have been selected to come to…
