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Israel air strikes target Iranian missile facilities as hundreds of Australians await extraction
Thousands of people are fleeing Tehran and other major cities, Iranian media report, as Iran and Israel launch new missile strikes at each other despite US President Donald Trump calling …
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Australia to bolster security and defence with EU
Australia is one step closer to strengthening co-operation and security with the EU, but uncertainty remains on when a trade deal with the bloc will be signed off. The cancellation …
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Loutraki plays host to cinema extravaganza
The Bridges Loutraki International Film Festival returns for its seventh edition, bringing a rich list of pictures from Greece and around the world to delight the region. The festival, running …
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Greek-Australian Society breaks records with 2025 Mentoring Program
The Greek-Australian Society’s Mentoring Program continues to go from strength to strength with a record 27 mentors confirmed for 2025 as the organisation also introduced an award named after its …
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Ambassador Duncan visits Australian firefighting teams in Greece
Australian Ambassador to Greece Alison Duncan recently visited the Elefsis Airbase to greet Australian crews supporting Greece’s firefighting efforts. She was welcomed by Airbase Commander Brigadier General Efthymios Simitzis. The …
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Glykeria, Karafotis, Ketime, Danta, and Zazopoulos caught in Israel emergency lockdown
Five popular Greek singers, including Glykeria, Alekos Zazopoulos, Vasiliki Danta, Kostas Karafotis, and Areti Ketime, have been stranded in Israel following the outbreak of a military operation in the region. …
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Greek rail drivers strike over safety concerns
Greek rail drivers on Tuesday held a 24-hour strike to demand sweeping safety improvements, ahead of a parliamentary vote on investigating top officials for the country’s worst train tragedy, a …
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Lefkadian Brotherhood of Melbourne honours Panagia Faneromeni on the Holy Spirit feast day
Members of the Lefkadian Brotherhood of Melbourne gathered last week to honour Panagia Faneromeni—the patroness of their island—on the Orthodox feast day of the Holy Spirit. The celebration took place …
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New archaeological discoveries on Ithaca point to worship of Odysseus and early cult activity
For centuries, scholars and archaeologists have been captivated by Homer’s Odyssey, the ancient Greek epic that chronicles the perilous voyage of the cunning and long-suffering hero, Odysseus. While it remains …
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Where migrants live: The Greek-born hotspots in each Australian state
The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently shared a map highlighting suburbs in each state and territory for highest percentage of people born in Greece. This data is based on places …