As southern Europe swelters in an oppressive and seemingly endless heat wave, Greece is marking the 50th anniversary of the restoration of its democracy with official ceremonies, exhibitions, concerts and the issuing of a commemorative €2 coin.
The anniversary is cause for celebration because democracy has never proven so resilient for so long in the country’s modern history.
However, it is also a time of reflection because the restoration of democracy in 1974 following the collapse of the Greek military junta is inextricably linked to the partition of Cyprus, which continues to this…