From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Greece Joins Pax Silica, Linking AI Ambition to Kozani and Lavrio
Greece has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, linking AI, energy, semiconductors, data centers, and secure technology supply chains to its wider strategic role.
In Greece, a Bishop’s Salary Question Opens a Larger Church-State Debate
Metropolitan Nektarios of Corfu has questioned whether senior bishops in Greece should remain on the state payroll, turning a dispute over gross pay into a wider Church-state debate.
Why the Cyprus Property Case Remains Open at the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe has kept open supervision of the Turkey-Cyprus property-rights case, raising new questions over the ECHR, the IPC, and Greek Cypriot claims.
Greece Looks to Cloud and Sea Drones, With Diaspora Figures in the Frame
Two separate meetings, one with Amazon’s Panos Panay and one involving Saronic Technologies, put Greece’s cloud, language technology, and maritime defense choices in sharper view.
Kilkis–Lachanas: The Battle That Made Modern Greek Macedonia
The Battle of Kilkis-Lachanas in June 1913 secured Greek Macedonia, destroyed Kukush, and helped shape the borders and population of modern northern Greece.
Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the U.S. Give East Med Energy Cooperation a Base in Houston
A new Houston-based center brings Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the U.S. together on East Med energy, infrastructure, and security.
Distomo, June 10, 1944: The Greek Village That Became a Wound
On June 10, 1944, Nazi German troops massacred civilians in Distomo. A quiet look at the village, the survivors, and Greece’s long memory of occupation.
Halkidiki Turns to Sports Tourism With Porto Carras Athlos
Porto Carras Athlos brought running, beach sports, wellness sessions, and family activities to Sithonia, showing how Halkidiki’s landscape can be experienced through movement.
Hells Angels in Greece: Why a Biker Rally Became a Security Story
A Hells Angels rally near Igoumenitsa brought tourism, arrests, police attention, and deeper questions about the club’s growing presence in Greece.
Greece’s Relocation Incentives: Who Qualifies and What They Really Offer
Greece’s relocation incentives are real, but eligibility depends on citizenship, work, location, and tax status. Here’s what Greeks abroad should know.
Old Greek ID Cards Will Stop Serving as Travel Documents After August 3, 2026
Old-style Greek ID cards will no longer be valid as travel documents after August 3, 2026. Greek Americans should check passport and ID options early.
Greece Is Building a Wildfire Nervous System. Can It Move Faster Than Fire?
Greece is entering the 2026 wildfire season with more drones, aircraft, satellites, firefighters, and prevention work. The real test is whether the system can act fast enough.
