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Hi Greek Talkers!
A few of you have asked when we’re adding new sections—interviews, guides, and more diaspora how to’s and cultural deep dives. The truth? It’s July, half of the world is on a beach, and the other half is the beach. We’re working on it (honest!), but we’ll launch fresh content once we’re all back from pretending to “check emails” with a freddo in hand.
In the meantime, this week’s issue is packed: Paros just stole Europe’s heart, our water polo team went full Poseidon on Team USA, and fish are getting the VIP treatment.
We’re making waves, literally and figuratively!
And shoutout to the reader who emailed us to ask, “Is it still considered a beach if there are more umbrellas than sand?” Honestly… valid.
Let’s dive in. ☕🤿🇬🇷
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🇬🇷 WHAT’S NEW IN GREECE
💦 Greece just soaked the USA in women’s water polo and swam into the finals like Poseidon on freddo espresso - CONGRATS GREECE 👏 👏 🇬🇷
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🐠 Greece is turning parts of the Aegean and Ionian sea into marine parks so fish can stop dodging inflatable flamingos and start living their best Aegean lives
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More news from Greece
💶 Greece wants you back—and this time they’re bribing you legally.
☕️ As temperatures rise, the world discovers Greece’s ultimate survival tool: cold coffee and denial.
😯 Greece is finally asking the internet: “Are you 18?” and actually checking for an answer this time
⛱️ Audit reveals Greece failing to tackle illegal beach use - at this point, the only thing not occupying a Greek beach is common sense.
🏖️ Welcome to Symi—please enjoy the view, the food, and the gentle €5 reminder that you’re the problem.
🚗 Greece’s tourist slowdown skipped Athens and Thessaloniki, proving that chaos, traffic, and bougatsa remain recession-proof.
💸 Greece just got €10 billion in VC love—proof that baklava isn’t the only thing layered with returns.
🌎️ WHAT’S NEW OUTSIDE OF GREECE
💃 Thousands flocked to Toronto’s Greek Fest to eat, dance, and argue about which yiayia makes the best dolmadakia.
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More news from outside of Greece
🇦🇷 🇬🇷 A new Greek heritage project in Argentina is helping young diaspora kids rediscover their roots—basically a reboot of being Greek, but with fewer guilt trips.
🤖 Greek scientists are building AI connections—because if anyone can teach machines to overanalyze and interrupt, it’s us.
🫒 Kalamata’s mayor met an Aussie MP - I guess olive oil and surfing can solve international relations.
💎 CULTURAL GEMS
😇 Samothrace gets a makeover that is literally DIVINE
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The Sanctuary of the Great Gods on Samothrace—where ancient VIPs once gathered for secret initiation rites, cosmic vibes, and possibly very dramatic robes—is finally getting the restoration it deserves. The Greek Ministry of Culture is launching a major project to protect and revive this windswept, mystical site that once rivaled Delphi and Eleusis in spiritual clout.
From Hellenistic kings to Roman emperors, this place drew in power players hoping to gain protection, enlightenment, or just a little ancient magic. Even the father of Alexander the Great, Philip II, made a pilgrimage here—because apparently even he needed a backup plan.
Cool to know:
🔱 The famous Winged Victory of Samothrace (now in the Louvre) was discovered in this site.
🌟 The sanctuary was home to the “Mysteries of Samothrace,” secret rituals open to anyone (including women and slaves), unlike most elite-only cults. So, pretty inclusive…
🏛️ The sanctuary predates many classical temples, with roots going back to the 7th century BCE.
💘 Philip II of Macedon met Alexander’s mom, Olympias, here. Yep, matchmaking and mysticism.
🌬️ The island’s wild, stormy weather added to its aura.
📆 BEST OF GREEK CALENDAR
🎤 29 September, 2025, Antonis Remos, Odeio Herodou Attikou, Athens
💃 26 July - 23 August 2025, International Andros Festival, Andros
🧳 TRAVEL NEWS
⛱️ Paros—Europe’s #1 Island and Greece’s Best-Kept Not-So-Secret
Paros just snagged the top spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of best European islands, and if you’ve ever been, you get it. Whitewashed villages? Check! Golden beaches? Obviously. Perfect balance between barefoot charm and bougie cocktails? Oh yes. Paros gives you Mykonos vibes without the Mykonos prices
Spend your days getting sun-dazed at Kolymbithres, with its sculpted granite coves that look like a Cycladic moon landing (it’s tiny, so go early), or head to Santa Maria for windsurfing and pretending you're sporty. Explore Naoussa, where the harbor looks like a postcard. For some cultural credibility, hit up the Byzantine Trail, a centuries-old stone path that connects the villages of Lefkes and Prodromos—bring water, and your best excuses for stopping often.
Feeling fancy? Sip your way through a sunset at Moraitis Winery, or pop over to Antiparos to visit the Antiparos caves (incredible!) or for lunch and celebrity-spotting (hi, Tom Hanks).
🌿 Lefkes Village at Dawn – Arrive before the crowds and wander in silence through one of the island’s most charming mountain villages.
🏖️ Faragas Beach – A cozy cove on the southern coast with crystal water, chilled vibes, and surprisingly few people considering how gorgeous it is.
🏺 Ancient Marble Quarries (Marathi) – Walk inside the caves that supplied marble for the Venus de Milo. Yes, thatVenus.
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🆕 OBSESSIONS
💡 INSPIRATION
Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people
😎 GREEK FYI
🇬🇷 Greece has over 7,000 caves, many of which are still being explored. The Dikteon Cave in Crete is said to be the birthplace of Zeus.
😂 MYTHIC MEMES
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📌 RECS
Food wise, why don’t you:
✅ Seek out glyka tou koutaliou (spoon sweets) in village cafés – especially sour cherry (vyssino) - YUM.
✅ Pair graviera cheese with honey. Double YUM.
That’s all for this week’s Greek glow-up. Whether you’re diving into history, booking your Paros ferry, or just proud that your coffee order is now planet-famous, remember: being Greek isn’t a nationality—it’s a full-time lifestyle. Catch you next week for more news, drama and deep dives. 🧿 Stay Greek. [email protected]
🇨🇾 PS: Sunday marked 51 years since the invasion of Cyprus in 1974. As we celebrate Greek wins around the world, we also pause to remember a wound that remains open for many. Here's to never forgetting—and to hoping for unity, peace, and justice.
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