Australia
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Bob Carr: no policy change on FYROM
Foreign Minister sticks to UN name and praises Australian Macedonian contributions.
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Golden Dawn: no place in Australia
A report in The Australian linking the Greek community to neo-Nazis has sparked outrage within the community dismissing it as a “media beat up”
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Professor Fels responds to taxi article
Once again taxi reforms cause a stir in the community.
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Spanking linked to anxiety and depression
Taking issues raised in Christos Tsiolkas’s The Slap into real life, a study has found, physical punishment of children has been linked to the onset of mental illness in adulthood.
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South Oakleigh student to address Greek parliament
Dafni Trepca, a year 11 student at South Oakleigh College, has won the International Greek Youth Parliament Competition and will address Greek parliament this year.
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Souris set to clean up Kings Cross
NSW Hospitality Minister George Souris has completed stage one of an audit on Kings Cross, that intends to stamp out the violence in the district.
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Lack of work experience barrier for foreign students
Barriers preventing students from getting work experience after their degrees finish could present further deterrence for foreign students looking to study in Australia.
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Global Greeks and diaspora officially launch The Hellenic Initiative
The Hellenic Initiative was launched during a roundtable discussion on how international collaboration can support the development and economic growth of Greece.
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Diet biscuit that packs a taste punch
New biscuit to help Greeks watch their weight and blood sugar levels.
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Kanis leads Labor win in Melbourne
Labor hangs on to the seat of Melbourne after Greek Australian candidate Jennifer Kanis edged out the Greens.