From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
European Parliament Recognizes Women and Girls Affected by Crimes During the 1974 Invasion of Cyprus
The European Parliament adopted a resolution recognizing women and girls affected by crimes during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
Congressional Pushback Builds as Trump Weighs Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program
Lawmakers from both parties are warning against any F-35 path for Turkey while Ankara retains the Russian S-400 system, even as Trump says sanctions will be lifted.
Why Greece Has Empty Homes and Still Cannot House Its People
Greece has hundreds of thousands of closed homes, yet many people still cannot afford housing. A new KEFIM study explains why empty homes are not always available homes.
AegeanBall Festival Sets Participation Record in Syros
The eighth Stoiximan AegeanBall Festival filled Miaouli Square in Syros with 193 teams, 730 athletes, and 270 games, capped by VIP wins for Trident Vibers and Stoiximan Knights.
Greek-American Lawmakers Warn Against U.S. Military Sale to Turkey
Greek-American members of Congress oppose a proposed U.S. F110 jet-engine sale to Turkey and warn against any return to the F-35 program without legal compliance.
Santorini Experience 2026 Adds Ancient Thera Run to Volcano Swim Weekend
Santorini Experience 2026 will take place October 16–18, with its volcano-to-Fira swim, Caldera trail races, and a new 5K route in Kamari below Ancient Thera.
Destination Weddings Give Greece a Different Kind of Tourism Opportunity
A Focus Bari study estimates Greece’s destination wedding market could reach €2.43 billion annually, pointing to a higher-value tourism opportunity beyond the usual island postcards.
Greece Gives Animal Rescue a Place in Disaster Response
Greece has created a national mechanism to protect animals during disasters, moving animal rescue from emergency improvisation into the country’s official response system.
As Toxic Pufferfish Spread Through the Mediterranean, Greece Turns to Fishermen
Greece is paying fishermen to remove toxic silver-cheeked toadfish from its southern seas, as the invasive species damages gear, threatens catches, and raises food-safety concerns.
EU Rebukes Turkey Over Cyprus Exclusion From COP31 Preparations
The EU has rebuked Turkey after Cyprus said it was excluded from COP31 preparatory meetings in New York and Tokyo, adding tension ahead of the U.N. climate summit in Antalya.
Poland Recognizes Greeks as a National Minority, Giving Legal Weight to a Long Presence
Poland has recognized Greeks as a national minority, giving legal status to a small community shaped by centuries of presence, postwar exile, and family memory.
Greece Breaks Ground on Armed Forces Drone Factory in Malakasa
Greece’s new Armed Forces drone factory in Malakasa reflects a broader push to build, adapt, and produce more defense technology at home.
