Opinion
Perspectives on issues affecting our community, Greece, and beyond.
A German Article Praised Greek Health Care. Greeks Know It Is More Complicated
A German article praised Greece’s health system over Germany’s. Greeks can take some satisfaction, but the reality of public hospitals, private costs, and exhausted staff is more complicated.
Why May 19 Is Not Just a Date for Pontian Greeks
May 19 marks Greece’s remembrance day for the Pontian Greek Genocide. For Pontian Greeks and the diaspora, it is a day of memory, loss, survival, and recognition.
Ryanair’s Thessaloniki Dispute Exposes a Bigger Weakness Than Airport Fees
Ryanair’s dispute with Fraport Greece over Thessaloniki Airport fees exposes a larger question about air connectivity, tourism, and Northern Greece’s regional strategy.
A Real Alliance Means Greece Must Build, Not Just Buy
Greece’s enhanced strategic partnership with France is real. The harder question is whether Athens can build capability, not just buy French equipment.
Greece Didn’t “Lose” 5,400 Doctors. Here’s What the Number Actually Shows
The claim that Greece lost 5,400 doctors is widely repeated, but the data tells a more complex story about mobility, return, and how the system works.
Cyprus Has a “Plan” for the British Bases. But What Does That Really Mean?
Cyprus says it has a plan for the British bases, but the balance of power tells a different story. A closer look at sovereignty, leverage, and what can actually change.
When Greece Becomes a Backdrop: What Shows Like Emily in Paris Get Right and Wrong
How shows like Emily in Paris package cities for global audiences and why Greece is often reduced to a familiar, export-ready image.
Is Greece Really a ‘Winner’ of the U.S.–Iran Conflict? Looking Beyond the Headlines
As the U.S.–Iran conflict continues, some frame Greece as a “winner.” But what has actually changed? A closer look at strategy, perception, and reality.
Greece Is Still Safe. So Why Are Travelers Hesitating?
Travel to Greece remains safe in 2026, but regional conflict and rising airfare costs are making travelers more cautious before booking.
Who Owns Trabzon’s Lost Treasures? 497 Qur’ans and Restitution Debate
Turkey has reopened its bid to recover 497 Qur’ans removed from Trabzon during World War I. The case raises broader questions about restitution and memory.
Diaspora Voting Feels Fair From Abroad. From Greece, It Doesn’t.
As Greece debates postal voting and diaspora seats in parliament, this opinion examines why overseas voting feels fair abroad but contested inside Greece.
Who Will Teach Greek to the Next Generation?
A growing debate over volunteer instructors raises deeper questions about Greek language education, professional teachers, and the future of the diaspora.
