Australia
News –
Frydenberg warns of “confusion and uncertainty” if independents win
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is doing much of the heavy lifting in this election campaign. Talking to Neos Kosmos, the treasurer dismissed claims it was because large sections of the …
News –
Dr Georgousakis spreads the word on women scientists
Spreading the word about the achievements of women on the world’s foremost online encyclopaedia, Wikipedia, is one aspect of getting the message across for Dr Melina Georgousakis, the Greek-Australian founder …
News –
Independent Kazee running for the seat of Flinders
Ms Despi O’Connor’s father, Diamandis (Don) Miriklis was born in Australia in 1943. “My papou Haralambos Miriklis migrated to Australia in 1920 and my yiayia, Despina Mangos in 1921, both …
News –
Minister Mendoni meets with committees for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Greek Culture & Sports Minister Lina Mendoni landed in Melbourne on Wednesday in order to inaugurate the archaeological exhibition “Open Horizons” at the Melbourne Museum, which will take place on …
News –
Exemptions are no longer required even for the unvaccinated who wish to travel to Greece
Unvaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can now leave Australia without an individual travel exemption, but… you may still be asked about your vaccination status, if you’re asked by an …
News –
Australia’s overseas-born population records first drop since 2000
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its latest population data for the nation based on country of birth. Greece-born residents rank 17th in the list, just ahead of …
News –
Greek Culture Minister to return home with honorary distinction after Australian tour
Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni will be concluding her Australian tour this Friday 29 April. Ms Mendoni has spent the Easter weekend in Sydney, attending the Resurrection service …
News –
Melbourne man charged following series of burglaries targeting Greek Orthodox churches
A Caroline Springs man was arrested on Friday, following a series of burglaries across Melbourne churches during April. “It’s alleged the burglaries took place at places of worship in Altona …
News –
Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends Anastasi service and impresses the congregation
Undeterred by the rain forecast, the faithful gathered en masse outside the Kogarah Greek Orthodox Church in Sydney for the Resurrection (Anastasi) service presided by Archbishop Makarios. When the clock …
News –
ANZAC Day commemorates national sacrifice not war
Monday, 25 April, is the 107th anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops at Gallipoli, we commemorate the event with special sadness because …