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Firefighters battle deadly Greece wildfire for fourth day
Hundreds of Greek firefighters battled for the fourth day Wednesday to control a wildfire in the Peloponnese region that has killed two people and burned huge swathes of forest. Nearly …
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Vandalism targets campaign of Greek Australian council candidate Georgina Papafotiou
Greek Australian Georgina Papafotiou, former mayor of Brimbank and a candidate in the upcoming council election for Copernicus Ward, has reported repeated acts of vandalism targeting her campaign signs. Over …
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‘Cautious optimism’ over Parthenon Marbles deal: Greek minister
A senior Greek minister expressed “cautious optimism” that an agreement could be reached over the Parthenon Marbles Wednesday, after officials this week hinted at ways to break the two-century deadlock. …
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Greece faces aging population crisis, expert warns
Byron Kotzamanis, Director of the Institute of Demographic Research and Studies, highlighted the pressing issue of Greece’s aging population in a recent statement marking the International Day of Older Persons, …
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Shrinking lake on Greek-Albanian border struggles to survive
Plants and reeds have sprouted up as the waters of Little Prespa Lake on the Greek-Albanian border recede, their beauty overshadowing a painful truth: the lake is slowly dying. The …
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Grandmother becomes surrogate mother for her daughter in Crete
A 55-year-old grandmother in Heraklion, Crete, has made headlines after becoming a surrogate mother for her daughter, giving birth to a healthy baby boy. The emotional moment was shared by …
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Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks
Less than a quarter of Australians are satisfied with their financial position, with younger generations increasingly relying on grandparents for support. Research conducted by investment group MLC found 70 per …
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Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise – Greek Australians in the region, urged to stay alert
Greece, a significant hub for travel to the Middle East and the southeastern Mediterranean, has suspended flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv. Aegean Airlines, one of Greece’s primary carriers, has …
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Albanese to welcome Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on historic visit to Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a press release said he will “welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Australia in October 2024.” This year marks 100 years since the establishment …
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Nicolas Zervos joins Team Wood for Melbourne City Council race
Nicolas Zervos is running for the City of Melbourne in Team Wood, led by Arron Wood. The lawyer aims to make Melbourne the most liveable city in the world again. …