As an Australian of Greek and Jewish heritage, I have long been aware of the parallels between Greek and Jewish histories, cultures, and philosophies that reach back into the ancient …

New Property Levy on Mornington Peninsula Aims to Tackle Housing Crisis The Mornington Peninsula Shire, encompassing affluent areas such as Portsea, Sorrento, and Flinders, is setting a bold precedent with …

Twenty-five years ago, I attended a conference on the holy Greek Island of Patmos. That conference was organised by the Greek Orthodox Church and brought together Members of Parliament of …

“I hate silence when it is time to speak.”- Saint Kassiane It is Saint Kassiane’s hymn, chanted during the Matins service of Holy Saturday that penetrates my mind as I …

In the second book of the Iliad, the Greeks gather after Achilles has withdrawn in rage. As they look to an uncertain future, a man named Thersites stands to speak. …

I was moved to tears watching the brilliant documentary that aired on SBS television last week ANZAC – Lemnos 1915. My family settled in South Melbourne when we migrated to …

New regulations apply in Greece from 31st of March 2024 with regards to the so called “Golden Visa” residence permit for non-Greek and non-European Union nationals. Citizens of European Union …

“Lord Byron’s portrait on the wall And the cast iron statuette With folded arms and eyes bent low, Cocked hat and melancholy brow.” – Pushkin, Eugene Onegin Only the initiated …

Relay-runners are now carrying the Olympic torch to Paris. With the 2024 Olympics fast approaching, debate is again heating up about what countries spend on national Olympic teams. Our own …

This year, like every other, Anzac Day will be commemorated in Greece. Preparations are under way to ensure that here in Greece we remember the 700 Australians and 1200 New …