Australia
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Qantas completes first direct flight from Australia to Europe
The first non-stop commercial flight between Australia and the UK has touched down in London. QF9 arrived at 5.02am local time on Sunday morning after a 17-hour long-haul from Perth. …
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Australians will need ETIAS visas for Europe in 2020
In its efforts to control illegal immigration to Europe and increase security measures against terrorism the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is adding another layer of approvals to …
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By far the most impressive celebration of Greek Independence Day in Melbourne
Melbourne turned into a sea of blue and white flags on Sunday celebrating Greek National Day. This year the annual event at the Shrine of Remembrance exceeded attendance expectations as …
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Evzones in Melbourne for Greece’s National Day
Greeks in Melbourne are getting ready for the annual celebration of the Revolution of Independence, which is to take place at the Shrine of Rememberence on Sunday 25 March. This …
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Athens’ Monastiraki market in Australia for 2018 Glendi Greek Festival
Adelaide’s main square is about to get a small transformation reminiscent of Athens’ famous ‘Monastiraki’ market, as part of hosting the largest Greek Festival in South Australia. Over 40,000 people …
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The Municipal Association of Victoria responds to the draft legislation to overhaul Local Government regulations
After more than two months of consultation, the Andrews Labor Government’s draft Bill to repeal and replace the Local Government Act 1989, was met with a response by the Municipal …
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Evzones coming to Melbourne for the National Day
Greeks in Melbourne are getting ready for the annual celebration of the Revolution of Independence, which is to take place at the Shrine of Rememberance on Sunday 25 March. This …
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FYROM’s World Macedonian Congress – Australia applies to take IP Australia to court
A FYROM- Australian organisation that goes by the name World Macedonian Congress – Australia (WMC-A) threatens to take IP Australia to court over the latter’s refusal to register the Vergina …
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Labor’s Greek-FYROM campaign flyer mix-up causes outrage
Labor has come under fire from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Australian community, after a campaign flyer for the Batman by-election was released using Greek text under the …
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Greece 28th ‘Best Country’ in the world – Australia ranks 7th
Despite the financial crisis that has all but crippled the economy and the social fabric, Greece remains among the ‘Best Countries’ list, published annualy by the U.S. News & World …