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End of an era for Bishop Nikandros; Australia bids farewell after 19 years of service

Bishop Nikandros of Doryleon has been elected by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the new Metropolitan of Eirinoupolis. The 72-year-old cleric is leaving Australia after 19 years …

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The IMF says Australian economy is worse than Greece, but that’s only on the surface

Greece’s economy has stabilised and is on the road to recovery. But just as things are getting better for Greece, the Australian economy has been exposed in a damning report …

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Conscription for the diaspora: Changes to the mandatory military service laws for Greek citizens living abroad

One of the main concerns for men that have migrated from Greece to Australia in recent years or boys reaching adulthood is Greece’s laws on mandatory military service. Conscription is …

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Have your say at the Immigration Museum’s community forums

Over the next few weeks the Immigration Museum, under the auspices of Museums Victoria, will be hosting a number of community forums in Melbourne. The museum stated that the forums …

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Former NSW government minister Milton Orkopoulos granted parole

The NSW Parole Authority has decided to grant parole to convicted paedophile and disgraced former state government minister Milton Orkopoulos. Orkopoulos was sentenced to serve at least nine years and …

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iSignthis plot thickens as probe raises more questions regarding Cyprus activities and family ties

iSignthis founder and CEO John Karantzis, the target of questions posed by the corporate regulator and the stock exchange welcomed the probe that had begun as an opportunity to address …

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Many new arrivals from Greece disenchanted by Australian housing market

The housing market in Melbourne and Sydney is started to look up, with the market slump of the past couple of years turning around and resulting in higher clearance rates. …

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Meet Paula Masselos, the first Greek Mayor of Waverly

A creative thinker with a rich background in community, corporate and government positions both nationally and internationally promoting multicultural affairs, councillor Paula Masselos has become he first woman of Greek …

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Maria Vamvakinou MP raises awareness on the harms of gambling addiction

Gambling Harm Awareness Week is running from 7-13 October and a number of initiatives are taking place to address issues related to lucky games and their impact. Maria Vamvakinou MP, …

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Notorious serial killer of Mersina Halvagis will not stand trial for murder of Kathleen Downes, aged 95

Notorious serial killer Peter Dupas was due to stand trial for the 1997 murder of 95-year-old Kathleen Downes later this month, however prosecutors dropped the case against him. The decision …

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