Opinion
Perspectives on issues affecting our community, Greece, and beyond.
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.
A Fee for the Soul of Zagori
Zagori’s new “culture fee” may sound like progress, but in Greece, even good ideas can stumble under paperwork.
How Turkey Interprets the “Rum” Question and Ottoman History Today
An analysis of how Ottoman history and the Rum question are reframed today, and why selective memory still shapes identity and politics.
When Dubai Took Over Our Christmas Melomakarona
A box labeled “Melomakarona Dubai Style” on a Thessaloniki supermarket shelf becomes a quiet moment of realization about how tradition, trends, and Christmas itself have changed.
Is it Time to End the Greek Independence Parade?
Most of us have been around a while and have seen our share of Greek Independence Parades sponsored by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies and Churches of Philadelphia. In the early years, we’ve marched down…
