From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Mount Olympus Added to UNESCO World Heritage List After 12-Year Effort
UNESCO has listed the wider Mount Olympus area as a mixed cultural and natural property, recognizing its mythology, archaeological connection to Dion and exceptional biodiversity.
Greece Secures Temporary Exemption for Russian LNG Shipping in EU Sanctions Deal
The narrow carveout protects qualifying prewar contracts tied to Dynagas, caps shipments at 2025 volumes and leaves the EU’s January 2027 import ban intact.
Greece Sets E-Scooter Age at 17 as Rules Differ Across the U.S. and Europe
The minimum riding age will rise to 17, while insurance, registration and road-use requirements differ sharply from those in the Delaware Valley and other jurisdictions.
Turkey Protests Eight Minority School Suspensions in Western Thrace
Greece cites enrollment data and includes 39 non-minority units in the same regional order. Turkey points to the shrinking minority-school network and has previously contrasted it with Greek schools kept open for a handful of pupils…
ETS2 Explained: Why the EU Is Putting a Carbon Price on Fuel and Why Greece Objects
Greece is challenging a new EU carbon market (ETS2), which aims to cut emissions but may raise household costs and affect fuel taxes and state revenue.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Donates Firefighting Vehicle to Penteli Volunteers
The donation followed a post-wildfire assessment that found aging, frequently failing equipment at a volunteer unit that handles more than 270 emergency incidents each year.
NBG Warns Air Dependence Leaves Greek Tourism Exposed
Greek tourism is still growing, but the National Bank of Greece says its heavy reliance on flights makes the sector vulnerable to fuel spikes, air disruptions, and pressure from its main European markets.
Peloponnese Entrepreneurs Can Apply for THI-Backed Loans Up to €25,000
Entrepreneurs in Messinia, Laconia and Arcadia can apply through September 30 for fixed-rate financing, training and ongoing business guidance.
Greece Plans to Extend Navagio Beach to Protect Its Shipwreck
Greece plans to add 45,000 cubic meters of material at Navagio Beach to protect the Panagiotis shipwreck, but environmental questions remain.
Cyprus Brings Halloumi and Commandaria to New York Fancy Food Show
Cyprus presented halloumi, Commandaria, and other food and beverage products at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York, through the Cyprus Trade Center New York.
Greek Defense Minister Dendias Questions U.S. Interest in F-35 Sale to Turkey Without NATO Safeguards
Nikos Dendias said Greece would not welcome Turkey receiving F-35 fighter jets and questioned whether a sale without safeguards protecting NATO allies would serve U.S. interests.
Greece Looks Wealthier on Paper, but UBS Data Shows Pressure on Typical Households
UBS data places Greece in the global top 30 for average wealth per adult, but the median figure tells a more familiar story: property wealth has risen while many households remain short on cash.
