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Tommy Lee accused of sexual assault in a helicopter
Greek-American Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a helicopter ride to Los Angeles in 2003, according to a new lawsuit. In a …
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Celebrating achievements: Awards night for adult students at the Greek Community of Melbourne
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) recently organised an awards night dedicated to its adult students, who are engaged in learning Greek as a second or foreign language. The event …
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Special reception hosted by Consul General for Greek-Australian journalists in Melbourne
Outgoing Deputy Consul of Greece in Melbourne, Georgia Botsiou, organised a unique event to celebrate the feast day of St. Minas the Kalikaleados, recognised as the patron saint of journalists. …
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Australia pledges $265m to support refugees overseas
The federal government has pledged $265 million to support refugees and sustain humanitarian efforts overseas. About $235 million will go towards supporting displaced Rohingya and communities in need in Myanmar …
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Repatriation triumph: 30 antiquities, valued at $3.7 million, return to Greece in New York ceremony
In a repatriation ceremony held on Friday in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced the return of 30 antiquities to Greece, collectively valued at $3.7 million. The ceremony, …
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Savers miss out as banks exploit ‘consumer inertia’
Switching bank accounts and updating payment details is an inconvenience the consumer watchdog wants streamlined to stoke competition in the retail deposit market. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says …
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Faros Greek Senior Club gets festive with Christmas celebration
‘The Faros’ Greek Senior Club in Mt Waverley, Melbourne, recently held a Christmas Celebration to wind down the year. Over 80 people were in attendance, and were entertained by traditional …
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Heartwarming graduation ceremony for Omiros College students
The graduation ceremony and presentation of plaques unfolded last Tuesday for the Class of 2023 at Homer College, attended by parents, students and educators. The event took place at the …
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Cyprus calls for changes on Syria migration policies, asks EU to help Lebanon
Cyprus is asking the European Union to rethink on Syrian migration as a record number of refugees reach the Mediterranean island. In an interview with Reuters, Cyprus’ Minister for Interior …
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50 years of EU expansion: who’s in and who wants to join?
The European Union, which agreed on Thursday to open formal membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, has gone through several waves of expansion in the past 50 years. European Council …