Spetses was never off my horizon, at least during my youthful summers on Hydra, or in subsequent years, when I visited my cousin’s house, with its unmatched sea views. A …

One of Alexandros’s favourite generals, Lysimachus, of Thessalian origin and born in Pella, Alexander’s birthplace was a confidant of Alexander, conquered Thrace. A king who may not have been destined …

Rescued Greek stray dogs Jimmy and Ivar are two “runners” of the Penny Marathon, an annual event that takes place in cities around the world to raise awareness of the …

In recent years, we frequently encounter Marios Mitromaras, the CEO of Intralot Australia, at Greek community events. He is an intriguing personality and one of Greece’s ‘big brains’ that migrated …

For every step human beings take, ‘place’ is their point of reference…and for every place, the points of reference… are the steps of humanity in its long journey. Walking along …

A decade is a long time, and in such a period much has happened, not least a quarter of it was in the throes of a global pandemic (whose presence …

Susan Johnson, at 62-years-old abandoned Brisbane, and with her 85-year-old mother Barbara, left for the island of Kythera. After nine years working as a journalist, and already having published a …

It has been 62 years since Ioanna Gendis (née Paziou) set foot in Australia to reunite with her first love. Yet, memories of the Greek Civil War  – in the …

The fish market of Keratsini, west of Athens, is abuzz in the early morning, with trawlers disgorging crates of sardines and anchovies as trucks await nearby to be loaded. But …

Sixty years of dedication. Forty years of transformative education. The Greek Orthodox Community of Oakleigh and Oakleigh Grammar stand as pillars within their local community. As we ponder the remarkable …