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Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing
Farmers at the mercy of supermarket giants as cost-of-living pressures pile on are calling for an inquiry into the sector rather than the already-announced government review. The weekly grocery shop …
Gabriel Attal, the new Prime Minister of France: Greek, Jewish and gay
Gabriel Attal, France’s newly appointed Prime Minister, is Orthodox Christian and Greek from his mother’s side, and Tunisian Jewish from his father’s. The youngest prime minister ever, the 34-year-old Attal …
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‘No lead’ on Australian fugitive murder suspect James Dalamangas, says Greek police
The clock is ticking for the search of James Dalamangas’ whereabouts in Greece, where Australian authorities believe the wanted fugitive is “still currently residing” since 1999. But Greek police say …
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The 42nd Pan-Australian congress of the Cretan Federation of Australia and NZ a major success
The 42nd Pan-Australian Congress of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand held in Brisbane, brought together over 300 delegates, most of whom were second and third-generation Greek Australians. …
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Greece rises to fifth place in global passport power rankings
Greece has ascended to the fifth position in the latest Henley Passport Index for 2024, showcasing one of the world’s most formidable passports. Australia maintains its sixth position, and Cyprus …
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Flood threat persists as PM offers further support
The water cycle once taught to children through catchy songs and colourful cartoons, has profoundly changed and now fuels some of the world’s worst natural disasters, a study has found. …
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Greece to legalise same-sex marriage, adoption: prime minister
Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the sensitive issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state. “We …
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At least two dead after migrant boat sinks off Greek island
At least two people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized Wednesday off the Greek island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea, port police said, while 32 people were rescued. …
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Semaphore Greek Festival: A celebration of music, food, and Greek life
This weekend, the Semaphore Greek Festival in Adelaide, promised to be an immersive cultural feast. Marking its 43rd year, this panegyri promises an blend of Greek traditions – music, dance …
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George Mastrocostas sworn in as new Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland
Gold Coast businessman George Mastrocostas has been officially sworn in as the Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland, in a private ceremony held in Athens on January 5. Mastrocostas …