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Can Greek Americans Still Get Greek Citizenship? What It Actually Takes in 2026
Can Greek Americans get Greek citizenship? Real cases show how the process works in 2026, from fast approvals to complex registrations.
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.
Greece Moves Closer to Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
Greece is preparing to ban social media use for children under 15, with strong public support and growing concern over online safety, early exposure, and enforcement challenges.
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.
Athens Flight Control Crisis: What Happened, and What It Exposed
A radio communication failure shut down Greek airspace on January 4, 2026, grounding flights nationwide and exposing vulnerabilities in Greece’s aviation infrastructure.
Greece’s University Problem Is Not About “Lazy Students”
Greece removed over 300,000 inactive university students. We explain how decades of policy, work, and expectations created the problem.
Greek Tax Guide for Greek Americans: What Changed and What You Need to Know
AADE has released a detailed FAQ for Greeks abroad with updated rules on tax residency, income, property, cars, banking, and more. Here’s what every Greek American should know in plain English.
Vatican Leadership Change Sparks Orthodox Discussion on Clergy Retirement
A Vatican leadership transition has prompted renewed discussion within Greek Orthodox circles about clergy retirement practices and institutional continuity.
Greece Updates Its Inheritance Laws for the First Time in 80 Years — Here Is What It Means for Greek Americans
Greece is updating its inheritance laws for the first time in decades. Here is what the changes mean for Greek Americans with family or property back home.
Mapping Greece’s Roadside Shrines: A New Project Reveals the Human Cost of Road Crashes
A new project in Greece is mapping roadside shrines to show where fatal crashes have taken lives. A quiet tradition becomes a national reminder of the country’s ongoing road-safety crisis.
Greece and Other Schengen Countries to Launch EU Entry/Exit System
Starting October 12, the EU will launch its new Entry/Exit System, replacing passport stamps with digital biometric checks for non-EU travelers.
Greece’s Hidden Road Crisis: Lives Lost in Silence
Greece’s roads remain among the most dangerous in Europe. Behind the statistics are aging cars, weak enforcement, and grieving families. Roadside shrines across the country tell the story of lives lost too soon.
