Greece
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Greece has reached its limit over failed EU refugee policy
Europe had better brace itself for a fresh flood of refugees from the Middle East writes Dimitri Gonis, the subject coordinator for Ethnic and Civil Conflict in Southern Europe at …
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New policy grants free access to Greek museums and sites
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has introduced a new policy that gives greater access to Greece’s museums and historical sites. As of 1 November, 2019, people with a disability, along with …
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Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis points to disproportionate number of refugees and migrants to Greece
Greece has received disproportionate flows of refugees and migrants in terms of its land and population, especially in the last few months. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wanted to get …
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Greeks despair over US peach tariffs
The United States’ decision to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on a range of EU products, has Greek peach producers reeling. The increase came into effect on 18 …
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Greek ‘Ohi’ Day celebrations with Greek leaders’ messages
President Prokopis Pavlopoulos Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos marked the 28 October anniversary and the Greek entry into World War II in Thessaloniki. During the parade, he had the opportunity to …
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Greek national Ohi Day lives on in the hearts of Greek Australians
Events commemorating the Greek 28 October public holiday, Ohi day, were celebrated around Australia. In Melbourne, events took place at the Axion Esti monastery at Northcote on Sunday, 27 October. …
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Athens Archbishop outraged over the ‘monstrous and horrendous’ sexual abuse of child by clergy member
Athens Archbishop Ieronymos expressed his deep sorrow as a member of the clergy, and his rage as a human being over the “monstrous and horrendous” incident of sexual abuse of …
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To celebrate Oxi Day, deputy mayor covers house in giant Greek flag
On Oxi Day it is tradition for people to adorn their balconies with Greek flags. But a Peloponnesian man has taken the tradition to new heights – quite literally. To …
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Turkish Foreign Minister claims Greece fires at refugee boats; Greece rejects claims
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu made claims that Greece has been firing at refugee boats and sinking them in the Aegean before returning the wounded refugees to Turkey by force. …
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Pylos celebrates 192nd anniversary of the historic Navarino Naval Battle
Pylos has honoured and revived one of the most historic events in modern Greek history. Pylos-Nestor Municipality celebrated the 192nd anniversary of the historic Navarino Naval Battle in a three-day …