From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
How Greece Finally Recognized the Bektashi–Alevites of Thrace
A small, distinct community in Thrace is now officially recognized. This is the story behind Greece’s decision and what it reveals about identity, religion, and the state.
The Day They Were Driven Out: Strantza and the Black Easter of 1914
On Easter Monday, 1914, Greek families in Strantza, Eastern Thrace, were expelled by force. A close account of one village’s expulsion and what the records show.
Greece’s Feta Is Under Pressure as Livestock Disease Spreads Across Key Regions
Livestock disease outbreaks in Greece are reducing sheep and goat herds, putting pressure on feta production, farmers, and the global supply.
Greece Moves Closer to Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
Greece is preparing to ban social media use for children under 15, with strong public support and growing concern over online safety, early exposure, and enforcement challenges.
When Education Isn’t Enough: What Greece’s Youth Unemployment Still Tells Us
A March 2026 Eurobank report explains why young people in Greece struggle to move from education into stable employment.
EU Prosecutors Ask Greek Parliament to Lift Immunity of 11 MPs as Scandal Triggers Government Reshuffle
EU prosecutors have asked Greece’s Parliament to lift immunity for 11 MPs in an OPEKEPE farm subsidy fraud investigation tied to EU funds.
March 30, 1960: The Agreement That Sent an Entire Generation of Greeks to Germany
On March 30, 1960, a labor agreement quietly set one of Europe’s largest postwar migrations in motion and reshaped Greek families forever.
Greece Moves Closer to Sending Its First Astronaut to Space
Greece is closer than ever to sending one of its own nationals into space as Greek physician Adrianos Golemis enters the European Space Agency’s astronaut training program.
Marinella: A Voice That Carried an Era
Marinella, one of the most important voices in Greek popular music, has died at 87. A look at her life, career, and lasting impact.
Michelin-Star Chef Andreas Mavrommatis, Ambassador of Greek Cuisine in Paris, Dies at 69
Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis, founder of the Michelin-starred Mavrommatis restaurant in Paris and a leading ambassador of Greek cuisine in France, has died at 69.
A Major Logistics Bet in Western Attica, With Key Questions Still Unresolved
A major logistics project in western Attica is positioned as a gateway between Asia and Europe, but key details on its scale, timeline, and permitting remain unclear.
President of Greece Addresses Diaspora Ahead of March 25 Anniversary
Ahead of March 25, Greece’s Independence Day, President Konstantinos Tasoulas addressed Greeks abroad, highlighting the diaspora’s role in 1821 and today.
