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America’s role from the Greek Revolution of 1821 to the Smyrna Catastrophe of 1922- A seminar series by Dr Constantinos Hatzidimitriou
In a series of seminars leading up to 28 October, Dr Constantinos Hatzidimitriou, invited by the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies (AIMS) will delve into the historical significance of America’s …
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Record tourist numbers in Greece despite heatwave, fires
The number of tourists visiting Greece has hit a record high since the start of the year, despite a heatwave and fierce wildfires over the summer, according to official statistics …
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Melbourne council dumps ‘unlawful’ prayer
A Melbourne council has dumped its traditional prayer from meetings after lawyers complained it was a breach of human rights law. The City of Boroondara voted on Monday night to …
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‘Smart’ olives on trees: Using GPS technology to track olive theft on Crete
Cretan farmers and cooperatives have begun using GPS chip technology in the shape of olives that are hung on trees to deal with rising theft of olives during the current …
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Australians struggle to put food on the table with some resorting to theft amid high cost-of-living
Australians are finding it harder to feed their families, with 3.7 million households going hungry in the past year. Foodbank Australia’s latest report released on Monday, has found 36 per …
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Feta fight, farmers warn against dud EU free trade deal
Australian farmers are wary a rushed trade agreement with Europe could leave them high and dry. Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading to a G7 trade ministers forum in Japan …
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Dissent rocks Greek main opposition after leadership vote
Greece’s main opposition Syriza party has been rocked by dissent a month after a former Goldman Sachs trader was unexpectedly elected leader, prompting fears of a damaging split. Stefanos Kasselakis, …
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Olympiacos-Panathinaikos clash abandoned after firecracker injures Juankar
After hours of delay, the much-anticipated derby of the eternal enemies was finally called off following an incident involving a thrown firecracker from the stands that injured Panathinaikos’ Juankar, forcing …
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Orthodox Church condemns the bombing of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza
The Monastery of Saint Porphyrius in southern Gaza, a historic Greek Orthodox sanctuary with a legacy dating back to the 4th century, had become a symbol of hope and unity …
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“I was very scared”: Greek-Australian singer Andrew Lambrou describes harrowing experience in Israel
Greek-Australian singer Andrew Lambrou, who represented Cyprus in this year’s Eurovision contest, shared the dramatic moments he experienced in Israel when the war erupted during an interview on the popular …