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Kon Vatskalis prepares final mayoral bid: “It’s time for the next generation”
Greek-born politician Kon Vatskalis is preparing for one final stand in his career of politics as he runs for a third and final term as Lord Mayor of Darwin. Vatskalis …
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A new era for St George College: Guy Cassarchis takes the helm
St George College, Adelaide’s leading Greek Orthodox school, has entered a new chapter with the appointment of Guy Cassarchis as Principal. The educational leader has four decades of experience, Cassarchis …
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GCM to elect new Board of Directors on Sunday
The Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria will hold elections this Sunday 29 June to decide on the Board of Directors for the next term. The election will take place …
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Cretans converge on Canberra for 45th CFANZ anniversary and 40th local milestone
Cretans from across Australia gathered in Canberra over the weekend to mark two significant milestones: the 45th Anniversary of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand and the 40th …
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Archbishop Makarios condemns deadly attack on Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus
Archbishop Makarios of Australia has expressed deep sorrow and condemnation following the deadly attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Prophet Elias in Damascus. In a post shared on Instagram, …
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Pioneer Greek-Australian lawyer Gregory Antippa passes away at 93
Gregory Antippa, one of Melbourne’s most senior Greek-Australian lawyers, has passed away at the age of 93. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at the Church of Saint Haralambos …
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Pharos Alliance pushes for language equity in schools and media
Pharos Alliance, a group dedicated to supporting the Greek language, has submitted its response to the Victorian Government’s call for a multicultural review. Pharos wants to increased the teaching of …
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‘Gender in Modern Greek’ – exploring the social gender ideologies in our language
The Greek Community of Melbourne will host an online seminar titled ‘Gender in Modern Greek’, examining the role of Greek gendered terms in sustaininig social gender ideologies that reinforce sexism. …
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Mapping our legacy: Help put Greek Australians on Victoria’s map
The Victorian Government’s “Remember a Local – Name a Place” initiative, as spotlighted by Neos Kosmos, is a chance for the Greek Australian community to make its history public for …
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“Thanks for your friendship and support”: Consul General in Sydney reflects on time in Australia
Sydney’s Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Ioannis Mallikourtis, will leave his post in a few months’ time with a great appreciation for how the Greek diaspora has maintained its …