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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, …

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Petition for elevator and better access to St Vasilios Brunswick Church hall

When Olympia Raptis experienced a health issue with her lower back and sciatica, she couldn’t attend a family funeral wake due to a lack of disability access at Brunswick’s St …

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Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

A man has been arrested for allegedly making more than 500 fake pandemic payment claims worth about $60,000. Victoria Police uncovered masses of counterfeiting equipment at a home in Melbourne’s …

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Lectures on Cyprus Issue to be presented at Melbourne’s Greek Centre across July

This year is 50 years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and with that the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria together with SEKA Victoria and the Cyprus Community …

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Greek Australians turn to food banks amid high living costs

With the unbearable cost of living affecting millions of households in Melbourne and inflation at its peak, a growing number of people – including Greek Australians – are being driven …

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EU says threats against Cyprus are threats against the EU following Hezbollah warning

Following Hezbollah’s warning to Cyprus that they could be dragged into war if they get involved with their conflict with Israel, the EU, Lebanon and Greece have had their say. …

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The future is now: re-shaping the old Athens airport into a “zip code paradise”

Lamda Development, the company behind the Ellinikon project in Greece, was named one of the 100 most influential companies in the world in 2024 by TIME magazine. The $8 billion …

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