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Australian dead in Israel as citizens call for help
Grandmother Galit Carbone is the first Australian confirmed dead after Hamas attacked Israel, killing hundreds of civilians and taking others hostage. The 66-year-old was reportedly executed at the Be’eri kibbutz, …
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Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening
Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel will open to commuters in less than 12 months, a builder of the mega-project says. John Holland chief executive Joe Barr has let slip the $12.6 …
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Remarkable discovery in Turkey: Alexander the Great’s portrait head unearthed in Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Archaeologists in Turkey have been conducting excavations in the Konuralp region for the past four years, with the support of the Düzce Municipality. Recently, a significant discovery was made in …
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Father Filotheos becomes Thessaloniki’s newest Metropolitan Bishop
The Holy Synod of the Hierarchy of the Church of Greece initiated the relevant procedures fill the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki by electing the new Metropolitan Bishop. Father Filotheos, who …
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The city of Serres celebrates its first female Mayor: Varvara Mitliaga
Varvara Mitliagka, who run a campaign as an independent, won the city of Serres from the first reound, becoming the first woman to occupy Serres’ mayorship. A mother of two …
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Michael Valkanis describes being in the centre of the attack on Israel
Coach of Israel Premier League club Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, Michael Valkanis, has shared his experience fleeing the country alongside his 16-year-old son, following the terror attack by Hamas. Speaking …
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Leading advocate for return of Parthenon Sculptures appointed to Multicultural NSW Advisory Board.
The NSW Government has updated its Multicultural NSW Advisory Board, welcoming four new members, including well-known Greek-Australian community figure George Vardas. Mr Vardas and the five other members appointed/reappointed will …
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Flesh-eating ulcer spreads further as cases rise
The number of Victorians diagnosed with a flesh-eating bacterial skin infection has increased as health authorities warn cases have spread beyond previously known hotspots. Chief Health Officer Clare Looker on …
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Bakoyannis and Doukas to have a debate ahead of round 2 of local elections
The proposal of the incumbent mayor of Athens – who is leading comfortably in the first round – was accepted by his co-candidate. This is one of the few times …
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Eighty one Greeks return safely from Israel amidst ongoing hostilities
On Monday 9 October (Greece time), the first 81 Greeks who were in Israel arrived at the airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” after having safely escaped the ongoing hostilities in the Middle …