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Concerns over how much of $272m will be paid out to taxi, hire drivers in Uber settlement
In March, the class actions against Uber were abandoned when the rideshare giant agreed to a near $272 million settlement to compensate taxi and hire car drivers who lost out …
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Australia honours the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Crete
The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand has announced the program of events for the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign, which will take …
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Cars driven and set on fire at home of former luxury car dealer Andrew Triantafyllos
Police are investigating two incidents that occurred at the home of Greek Australian Andrew Triantafyllos, which saw two cars allegedly driven into the house before being set ablaze. The incidents …
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Pontian Society of Sydney Panagia Soumela donates icon to Agios Stefanos church
The Pontian Society of Sydney Panagia Soumela is marking its 60th anniversary with a gift to the church of Agios Stefanos, that being a replica of the icon of Panagia …
Power to the people: budget focuses on cost of living
Key points – Second-straight budget surplus of $9.3 billion – $300 energy rebate from July, aimed at alleviating power bill pressures.– Prescription medication costs to be capped at $31.60 …
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Former South Melbourne star Patrick Kisnorbo to lead A-League All Stars against Newcastle United
The A-League All Stars Men have found a star to sit in the dugout for their match against Newcastle United, with ex-Melbourne City boss Patrick Kisnorbo set to lead the …
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Australia’s oldest Greek Orthodox Church set to reopen
The oldest Greek Orthodox Church in Australia (and the southern hemisphere) is set to open its gates after completion of some restoration. The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, …
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Mitsotakis and Erdogan seek to set aside disputes despite disagreements
The leaders of Greece and Turkey met on Monday for talks aimed at underlining their efforts to put aside decades-old disputes, despite disagreements on some issues. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos …
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Greek Centre in Melbourne illuminated in red to commemorate the Pontian Genocide
The Greek Centre in Melbourne will be bathed in red light in remembrance of the Pontian Greek Genocide (1916-1923). The red illumination of the Centre symbolises the extermination of 350,000 …
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Erdogan confirms ancient Istanbul church converted to mosque
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed the reopening of a mosque in Istanbul converted from an ancient Byzantine Orthodox church, in the face of Greek protests. Erdogan discussed …