Greeks
Alexander’s Legacy: The Hellenistic Period and the Dawn of a New Era
Spanning from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII this era saw the spread of Greek culture & influence throughout the Mediterranean world
Greek-Russian relations at their lowest point
Greek-Russian relations are at the worst possible point. Statements and actions from both sides are indicative of the bad vibes.
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Focus on Cyprus: From President Biden’s letter to Greek Independence Day celebrations
This past week Washington's attention has been on Cyprus and the humanitarian corridor from Gaza, from President Biden's letter thanking President Christodoulides, to the National Security Council's chief of staff visiting Cyprus.
Cyprus is also going to be a central theme for diaspora Greeks as celebrations for Greek Independence Day take place.
Democrats Abroad Greece welcome Biden’s Greek Independence Day proclamation
Democrats Abroad Greece (DAGR) have welcomed President Joe Biden's annual proclamation declaring March 25 as Greek Independence Day as "reaffirmation of the strong and growing ties between Greece and the United States."
Biden on Greek Independence Day: friendship ‘stronger than ever before’
US President Joe Biden has noted that "the partnership, alliance and friendship shared by Greece and the United States is stronger than ever before - due in large part to the culture, courage, and character of the Greek American community" in the annual proclamation of March 25 as Greek Independence Day.
Magna Graecia’s Legacy: The stories of Italy’s ancient Greek colonies (video)
Today these Greek colonies are often forgotten, but their legacy can still be felt in the region’s cultural landscape
Greek hoteliers not keen on being told what music to play
The president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Alexandros Vassilikos, met with Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni on Tuesday.
The rise of Greek Solution, the far right and European elections
The rise of the far right nationalist party Greek Solution is attracting the interest of many who follow Greek politics, especially due to its approach to issues like Athens' support for Ukraine. If Greek Solution's growing appeal in the opinion polls continues ahead of European elections in June, it could even end up in third place.
Postal vote a step forward
The political response to the personal data breach of dozens of Greeks living abroad was swift - as it should have been. Any suspicion that the state's databases are not protected threatened to mar the ongoing endeavor to establish the postal vote, which is an important step forward for our democracy.
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Monuments to the Onasis era of Olympic Airways
The Mount Olympus, an old Boeing 727 of Olympic Airways, which was founded by Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis in 1957, has been dismantled 24 years after it stopped flying so that it could be moved to its new home, on Vouliagmenis Avenue, a few meters from the Elliniko metro stop.
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