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Nektarios: I am who I say I am
The so-called “Archbishop of Australia and New Zealand” Nektarios has stirred further controversy with a new social media post, this time as audio and a press release about what happened …
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The first woman in Greece gives birth after ovarian transplant thanks to Dr Pantos
A healthy baby boy was recently born to 39-year-old Irini Kokka, who had undergone ovarian tissue transplantation. On Saturday, June 8, Irini Kokka gave birth to the baby boy, weighing …
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Greece hosts Europe’s biggest Pride celebration in landmark year for LGBTQ rights
A torrent of online abuse and disinformation has soured a breakthrough year for Greece’s LGBTQ activists as the country hosts Europe’s biggest Pride celebration for the first time. Tens of …
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Alarm as steep rise in youth vaping overtakes smoking
Vaping has overtaken smoking among young South Australians for the first time with data showing a steep rise in usage. The number of South Australians aged 15 to 29 vaping …
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Greek wildfires claim first victim
Greek firefighters on Friday battled wildfires fanned by three days of fierce winds that have left at least one person dead, authorities said. A 55-year-old man collapsed and died while …
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When are Greeks getting married for the first time?
On average Greeks are getting married for the first time in their early thirties says European Union’s statistical body, Eurostat. The data revealed that men in Greece get married for …
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Future of Modern Greek studies conference returns in December
The biennial conference of the Modern Greek Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (MGSAANZ) is set to return after a six-year absence, addressing various topics including the future of …
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Istorima – a unique archive of Greece’s oral history and heritage
After five years of research, Istorima has researched, collected and documented more than 18,000 stories from all across Greece to create an archive of oral history and heritage. Istorima, a …
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Australian company promises to enhance passenger comfort on Greece’s Blue Star 2 Ferry
The Australian company UES Marine, a leader in ship furnishings, has announced a new collaboration with Attica Group, Greece’s top ferry operator. From June 3 to June 7, 2024, UES …
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67 years since the ‘Begona’ brought Greek brides to Australia
This week marks the 67th anniversary of the arrival of the ship ‘Begona’ in Melbourne, a significant event that brought hundreds of Greek brides to Australia. On June 16, 1957, …