From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Recovery and Rebuilding in Earthquake-hit Kefalonia
The Greek island of Kefalonia is recovering from a series of earthquakes. The first, on January 26, registered 6.0 on the Richter scale. A second major quake, a little less powerful, hit a week later.
What are the Parthenon Marbles to the Greeks?
You must understand what the Parthenon Marbles mean to us. They are our pride. They are our sacrifices. They are our noblest symbol of excellence. They are a tribute to the democratic philosophy. They are our…
Together but Divided – A Journey Through Cyprus
German broadcaster Deutsche Welle visited the divided island of Cyprus to follow up on the life of Georgia Sokratos. Georgia lives in the mountains of Paphos, in the Greek-administered south, where she has been running a…
Euronews: Greek farmers block roads over prices and taxes
Farmers from all over Greece have blocked roads in protest at high taxes, and an increase in VAT and production costs. They used tractors to set up roadblocks across the highway from Athens to Thessaloniki.
Cyprus: Everyday division
Cyprus joined the EU in 2004, but there’s a far older anniversary for the island next year. It will have been 40 years since it was split into Greek and Turkish territories. The accession of the…
Starting Again in Greece – Return to the village
The unemployment rate in Greece is close to 30 percent. But more and more Greeks are finding ways to defy the crisis. Many are taking their future into their own hands by starting their own businesses.…
Greek School on Imvros Reopens
Greeks are returning to the island of Imvros where a Greek school has reopened. In 1923, the Greek island became part of Turkey where nationalistic policy slowly forced Greeks to leave by the thousands.
Meet David Pearce, U.S. Ambassador to Greece
David Pearce is returning as U.S. Ambassador to Greece after his first visit to the country more than 40 years ago. In this video, he reflects on Greece’s influence on American democracy and outlines his plans…
Thessaloniki Youth say OXI!
Thessaloniki’s youth turned out in impressive numbers today to commemorate OXI Day, a significant event in Greek history. Thousands of enthusiastic students from both public and private schools participated in a vibrant march along Tsimiski Street,…
Mycenae… Ruins That You May Not Know But Should
On September 13, 2013, CNN published, Digging Deep: 15 Ancient Ruins You May Not Know. Included in the list of sites are the Temple and Tomb of Confucius at Qufu, China; Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia;…
A Patriot’s Death Ignites the Struggle to Free Macedonia
It’s 1904 and the ancient land known as Macedonia, once ruled over by King Philip and Alexander the Great, but now part of the Ottoman Empire, is, once again, at war. There is a struggle to…
US Comments on Fissas Killing – Greek Moves to Halt Golden Dawn
Immediately after the murder of hip-hop artist and activist Pavlos Fissas by Giorgos Roupakias, a confessed member of the Golden Dawn party in Greece, the United States Department Deputy Spokeswoman, Maria Harf, expressed sincere condolences to…
