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Greek Royal House denies that former king Constantine is in hospital
The former king of Greece, Constantine II, who is also the godfather of the Duke of Cambridge, was reported to have suffered a heart attack. Several media outlets reported that …
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Reversal of Greece’s brain drain a real possibility, experts say
Since the economic crisis hit Greece in 2008, from that year right up to 2016 over 400,000 Greeks have moved abroad in search of opportunity and greater stability. But this …
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Greek President calls for return of Parthenon Sculptures at Acropolis Museum 10th anniversary event
In a special event to celebrate the Acropolis Museum’s10th anniversary on Thursday evening, Greek President Prokopios Pavlopoulos took the opportunity to bring the spotlight to the continued struggled for the repatriation …
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EU states ‘solidarity’ with Cyprus but Turkey sends second drill ship to commence drilling in July
The European Council said that the EU will closely monitor Turkish drilling activities and would respond if necessary. The statement of its draft conclusion from a meeting on Thursday reads …
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Hellsoc co-hosts ‘Dogs of Democracy’ film screening, uniting Greek youth with older generations
More than 60 guests made their way to the Cyprus Community Club in Stanmore to attend a screening of Mary Zournazi’s documentary, Dogs of Democracy on Wednesday night. Dr Zournazi, …
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Man jailed over Greek Australian artist’s manslaughter
Melbourne man John Spencer White, 63, will serve at least three-and-a-half years in prison for shooting artist John Christianos twice before dumping his body in a wheelie bin and leaving …
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Senior Northern Territory police official Peter Bravos to stand trial on rape charges
Assistant Police Commissioner Peter Bravos, 52, is facing charges relating to incidents allegedly committed against two victims in 2004 and 2006. On Friday, Prosecutor Nick Papas QC presented a brief …
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Celebrating 43 years of Pontiaki Estia
The Pallaconian Brotherhood’s venue in Brunswick was full to the brim on Saturday, as people of all ages turned out to celebrate 43 years of Pontiaki Estia. Of course no …
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MP Vamvakinou launches Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited form of anaemia, a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout the body. Acknowledging the …
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Turkish occupied Varosha may ‘reopen’ for settlement after inventory is taken
The Cypriot city of Varosha, at the southern quarter of Famagusta, will be opened for resettlement in the Turkish-occupied part of the island, according to Turkish Daily Sabah. The newspaper …