Greeks

The summer solstice is one of the most important dates in the calendar for many followers of ancient religions, and it’s a special time for people in Greece who worship the country’s ancient gods.

In Greece, youth unemployment is running at nearly 60 percent. Many young Greeks have left to find work. A web documentary project called New Diaspora aims to collect stories of the Greek immigrant experience.

With a booming economy and cosmopolitan energy, Istanbul, Turkey is becoming an increasingly attractive location for young, educated Greeks.

Greeks are fond of reminding visitors that their country is the birthplace of democracy, but some of its religious minorities say that the country is not very friendly or tolerant.

In the midst of Greece’s financial meltdown, a Greek-American chef, Ari Vezene, has opened a successful restaurant in Athens.