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The Greeks of Turkey: More than just 'monuments and memories'

Kathimerini just ran a piece highlighting the efforts of teachers and community schools in keeping Greek education alive in Turkey. These schools are central to the Greek community in Istanbul, a community that once had a significant presence but has dwindled to roughly 2,000 individuals over the last century as a result of government policies, persecution, and a pogrom in the 1950s. Dr. Ilay Romain Ors, a social anthropologist whose work has largely focused on the Greek Orthodox community of Istanbul, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this historic community and the challenges it faces today.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Keeping the Greek education flame alive in Turkey

Remembering forced migrations: The 1964 expulsion of Greeks from Istanbul

Former Byzantine churches are being converted to mosques – this threatens Istanbul’s cosmopolitan identity

Mitsotakis outlines four key priorities ahead of 2027 elections

Turkey challenges Greek maritime zones with UNESCO map submission

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Defense in focus: Greece's plans for SAFE funds, island forces, and more

The past week has seen a number of developments on defense making headlines in Greece, whether it’s news that Athens will tap into Europe’s SAFE program, or plans that foresee self-sufficient military units on Greece’s islands. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why these moves matter, and look at what else he is paying attention to,...