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Ecumenical Patriarch honours Greek immigrants with Station Pier trisagio and visits Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew led a memorial service (Trisagion) at Station Pier in Melbourne on Wednesday, commemorating the souls of Orthodox immigrants who had arrived in Australia through this port. The …
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Greek candidates for council elections make their case: Why Greeks should vote for them
This month, Victorians are voting in council elections for local candidates who will represent them for the next four years. As of this year, all metropolitan councils – except for …
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Reception in honour of the Patriarch by the Governor and Premier of Victoria
The visiting Patriarch called for unity and cooperation as “the challenges we face – whether related to war, poverty or the environment – cannot be solved by any nation, organisation …
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All Nations Cup: Prepare for total football madness- the second round of the tournament is here
As the All Nations Cup continues to captivate the football fans of Melbourne, it’s clear that this event is more than just a soccer tournament. It’s a colorful canvas of …
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Greece says ‘bilateral’ migrant deals ‘lead nowhere’ amid Italy-Albania accord
Greece said Wednesday that it would push for a “European solution” to migrant arrivals on the continent, saying that “bilateral accords will lead nowhere”. “Nobody can tackle this problem alone,” …
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Mavs in Geelong named Victoria’s best Greek restaurant for third straight year
This week Mavs Greek Restaurant in Geelong was named Victoria’s Best Greek Restaurant by the Restaurant and Catering Association for the third consecutive year. Business owners Miltiadis Mavromoustakos and his …
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Greece badly behind marine conservation targets: ecology groups
Greek marine protection groups warned Wednesday that the country was badly failing its conservation targets despite government promises. A joint statement signed by nine groups including WWF and Greenpeace said …
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew strengthens Orthodox Unity at St. Eustathios Church
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, accompanied by Archbishop Makarios of Australia, visited the Holy Church of St. Eustathios in Melbourne, marking a significant moment for the local Orthodox community. The visit was …
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New Greek stamp series celebrates global Hellenic icons
Four Greek Diaspora have been honoured with the International Foundation for Greece – IFG Awards – for their contribution to promoting Hellenic achievements. Greece’s postal service, the Hellenic Post, has …
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Unveiling of Patriarch Bartholomew’s statue at the heart of the Diocese of Chora
A statue commemorating the historic visit of Patriarch Bartholomew to Australia has been erected at the Holy Diocese of Chora, at the grounds of the monastery of Panagia “Axion Esti” …