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Greek Orthodox priest gets creative for Epiphany Day, flings cross into sea with fishing rod

To start the week, faithful of the Greek Orthodox church in Greece and across the diaspora celebrated Epiphany Day. As is tradition, Blessing of the Water ceremonies took place, with …

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Greek universities to offer foreign-language courses

Universities in Greece are set to open their doors to even more students with the introduction of foreign-language programs. According to Kathimerini, legislation that is being prepared by the Ministry …

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Dad remembers Courtney Herron ahead of facing her accused killer

Courtney Herron’s body was found by dog walkers eight months ago at Royal Park in Parkville. The Greek mother of the 25-year-old woman had opened up to the press, however …

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Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand celebrates 40th anniversary

The Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand celebrated its 40th anniversary with the turn of the new year. To mark the occasion, the Cretan Association of South Australia hosted …

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Calling all Greeks – get together and support big music fundraiser for Australia’s bushfire victims

Some of the best Greek musical talent in Melbourne will be taking part in a special musical in support of Australia’s bushfire victims fundraiser on Friday, January 17. The Greek …

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Expert witness said that British woman could have been drugged before alleged gang rape in Cyprus

An expert has criticised the way in which the investigation into the alleged ‘gang rape’ of the British teenager at an Ayia Napa hotel in Cyprus was handled. Forensic pathologist …

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Greek PM at Tarpon Springs ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis kicked off the first leg of his three-day visit to the United States in Tarpon Springs where he was warmly welcomed by the Greek community. …

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Divers brave unusual weather conditions for Melbourne at Frankston Epiphany Day celebrations

The Blessing of the Waters ceremony took place in cool weather at Frankston. Drizzle, strong winds and a smoky atmosphere meant that only the ‘brave’ took the plunge to dive …

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PM Mitsotakis to attend Epiphany Day celebrations at Tarpon Springs, before meeting with US President Donald Trump

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in the United States on Sunday (local time). His first visit is at Tarpon Springs, Florida, where he will meet with members of the area’s …

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Crowds gather to celebrate Epiphany Day at Rosebud

Melbourne’s Greeks showed up to participate in Theofania (Epiphany) celebrations at Rosebud on Monday, 6 January. Crowds gathered at Rosebud Pier for the Blessing of the Waters ceremony, and 20 …

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