From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
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.
Navarino Challenge Rebrands as “Messinia Challenge” Ahead of 2026 Event
The Navarino Challenge sports event in Greece has been renamed Messinia Challenge. The 2026 event will take place May 8–10 in Costa Navarino with international athletes and participants.
Inside an Athens Workshop Keeping Ancient Greek Sandal-Making Alive
A small Athens workshop continues the ancient craft of Greek sandal-making, with every pair shaped by hand using traditional techniques.
Greece’s Housing Squeeze Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Rising housing costs in Greece are delaying independence, reshaping demographics, and reducing future economic growth, according to new Alpha Bank research.
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler Between Greece and Europe
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, the Greek-French historian who reshaped Byzantium’s place in Europe and challenged Greek self-perception, has died at 99.
From the NFL to Athens: Los Angeles Chargers Bring Flag Football to Greek Youth
The Los Angeles Chargers hosted a flag football youth camp in Athens at The American College of Greece, bringing students hands-on experience with the sport ahead of its Olympic debut.
AHIF and Queens College Release Special Journal Issue on the Genocide of Ottoman Christians
AHIF and Queens College release a special Journal of Modern Hellenism issue examining the genocide of Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians, dedicated to George Mavropoulos.
