Greeks

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. 

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.

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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