From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
Greece Passes Its First Art Forgery Law as Fake Works Surface in Major Cases
Greece has passed its first dedicated law targeting art forgery, introducing stricter penalties and oversight after major cases involving fake artworks.
A Disease, a Divided Island, and the Cheese That Still Connects Cyprus
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus is threatening Halloumi production and exposing how the island’s long-standing division shapes even a shared crisis.
Greece Paired with Florida National Guard in Expanding U.S. Defense Ties
Greece has been paired with the Florida National Guard through the U.S. State Partnership Program, expanding cooperation in training, security, and crisis response.
Who Owns Patsas? A Bowl of Soup and an Old Argument Across the Aegean
A campaign in Thessaloniki to recognize patsas as part of Greece’s cultural heritage has stirred reactions in Turkish media, reviving a familiar dispute over food, identity, and shared history across the Aegean.
Offshore Wealth Still Drains Billions from Greece, Estimates Show
Estimates show large amounts of Greek wealth remain offshore, limiting tax revenue despite new enforcement tools and international data sharing.
For Some Americans, IVF Means a Trip to Greece
As IVF costs rise and access tightens in the US and UK, more patients are turning to Greece for treatment. Lower prices, fewer delays, and a growing network of clinics are reshaping the path to parenthood.
A New Kind of Summer Event Is Coming to Halkidiki
A new sports and wellness event, Porto Carras Athlos, launches in Halkidiki this May, combining running, swimming, and cultural experiences.
Mount Athos and the Question That Won’t Go Away: Why Women Are Still Barred
Mount Athos has barred women for nearly 1,000 years. A look at the history, theology, and ongoing debate over one of Greece’s most unique places.
When Easter Meant Obligation: A Memory from Asia Minor Before Everything Changed
A Greek testimony from Asia Minor recalls Easter, shared traditions, and how everyday life changed before the communities disappeared.
Europe’s Entry/Exit System Is Now in Effect: What Travelers to Greece Need to Know
Greece says the EU’s Entry/Exit System is active for non-EU travelers, though biometric scans may be paused at busy airports during peak traffic.
Patriarch Bartholomew Received at French Academy in Paris
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was received as a foreign associate member of a leading French academy, highlighting the place of Orthodoxy in Western intellectual life.
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.
