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‘You are a special people’ – Trump honours Greek Independence Day at the White House
United States President Donald Trump held a special event at the White House in honour of Greek Independence Day, standing alongside Archbishop Elpidophoros of America as he celebrated the significant …
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Archbishop Makarios of Australia message for Greek National Day
Archbishop Makarios of Australia has delivered his Greek National Day message, reflecting on “two freedoms”. In summary, Archbishop Makarios calls on the younger generations to draw lessons from their ancestors. …
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Greece finds situation in Turkey ‘worrying’
Greece warned the political situation in neighbouring Turkey was “worrying” in the wake of the arrest of Istanbul’s powerful opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a government spokesman said on Monday. The …
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Turkey detains 1,100 people since Erdogan rival’s arrest
Vast crowds of students surged onto Istanbul’s streets Monday in the latest protest over the arrest and jailing of Istanbul’s opposition mayor that has sparked Turkey’s worst unrest in years. …
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Melbourne’s 25 March Parade through photos
Thousands of Greek Australians gathered in Melbourne on Sunday to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, marking the occasion with a grand parade and cultural festivities. …
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Public schools fully funded as final state signs on
A landmark agreement has been brokered between the federal government and a holdout state that will ensure every public school student will receive a fully funded education. After months of …
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Memorial service at Sunshine to honour 70th anniversary since EOKA began the fight for liberation
This year marks the 70th anniversary since the commencement of the Cyprus Emergency (1 April 1955) when violent explosions disrupted the capital and other cities of the country. Cyprus, since …
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Visiting Greek police moved by Melbourne’s students
Members of the Hellenic Police Athletic Association have come to Australia to participate in the celebrations of our National Day, getting moved by the city’s young Hellenes in the process. …
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Social media campaign pays tribute to the Greek women of the Revolution
The #WeAreGreekWarriors social media campaign has continued its annual tradition recognising the Hellenic women that played vital roles in the Greek War of Independence. The campaign, organised by the New …
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Sydney honours Greek Independence Day in grand fashion
Sydney put on a grand display for its annual events honouring Greek Independence Day with its Hellenes once more taking over some of the city’s historic locations to celebrate the …