Diaspora
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Greek women of the world unite to demand the return of the Parthenon Sculptures
From Sappho and Hypatia of Alexandria in Hellenic antiquity, through Empress Theodora in the Byzantine era, to Laskarina Bouboulina in the Greek struggle for independence, and on to firebrand actor-politician …
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Greek diaspora from the US and Australia rally to support Greece’s remote islands
The Greek diaspora is stepping up efforts to revitalise and protect Greece’s remote border islands, transforming nostalgia for the homeland into concrete initiatives for sustainable development. At the heart of …
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Online workshop to share important Greek tax information for Hellenes abroad
The General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, in collaboration with the Independent Authority of Public Revenue (ΑΑΔΕ), will host an online workshop for Hellenes abroad on various financial …
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Arthur Sinodinos becomes new Chair of United States Studies Centre
Arthur Sinodinos, former Australian Ambassador to the United States, has officially been revealed as the newest Chair of the United States Studies Centre (USSC) at the University of Sydney. The …
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‘Greek is not just heritage. It’s a global language for the future’, says Hellenic Language Institute President
Greek is not a relic of the past. It’s a living, dynamic language with global potential—and a vital tool for the future. That’s the message at the heart of the …
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Greek Australian academics among the most willing to work in Greece
Academics of Greek origin from Australia appear to be – under certain conditions – among the most willing of the Diaspora to work in Greece, according to a survey conducted …
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Giorgos Kotsiras: ‘With the Greek Diaspora, we shape the Greece of the future’
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Kotsiras has reiterated the Greek government’s commitment to fostering closer ties with the Hellenic diaspora, describing it as essential for the benefit of Greece …
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Deadline for Greek citizens over 80 to prevent deregistration from electoral rolls
The Greek Ministry of Interior is undertaking an update of its electoral rolls, primarily targeting deceased individuals abroad whose deaths have not been reported to the relevant Greek consular authorities. …
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Greek ruling party fined over data breach
Greece’s data watchdog on Tuesday said it had fined the country’s ruling New Democracy party 40,000 euros after thousands of people were sent unsolicited voter emails before European parliament elections …
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Nikos Kastrinakis elected president of World Council of Cretans
The World Council of Cretans (WCC) have elected their new board, and Nikos Kastrinakis is the newly elected president. Kasrinakis will overtake from outgoing president Nikolaos Markogiannakis from Australia. Held …