From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
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.
Tripolitsa, 1821: Siege, Fall, and Reckoning
In 1821, Greek revolutionaries captured Tripolitsa, the Ottoman capital of the Peloponnese. The victory secured the south but left a wound that still divides how Greeks and Turks remember the war.
Aegean Boat Report Founder Arrested in Norway Over Greek Warrant
Tommy Olsen, founder of Aegean Boat Report, was arrested in Norway under a Greek warrant, raising legal questions about migration monitoring in the Aegean.
Former Greek Official Who Visited Philadelphia Convicted in Corruption Case
A former Greek regional leader known for his populist style and ties to the diaspora has been sentenced to 10 years in a corruption case involving public contracts known as the “forty-fives.”
Today in Greek History: The Assassination of King George I in Thessaloniki (March 18, 1913)
On March 18, 1913, King George I of Greece was assassinated in Thessaloniki near the White Tower, ending a fifty-year reign that reshaped modern Greece.
Why Greek Tankers Still Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz Despite Rising Risks
Greek-owned tankers continue sailing through the Strait of Hormuz despite rising tensions, drone attacks, and soaring freight rates as global energy shipments face disruption.
After Six Decades, Deutsche Welle’s Greek Service Will Close in 2027
Germany’s Deutsche Welle will close its Greek-language service in 2027, ending more than sixty years of broadcasting.
