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Greens support Greek program at La Trobe University
Australian Greens Senator Janet Rice has added her name among those of politicians showing an outright support for Greek studies to continue at La Trobe University. She writes that the …
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‘Greece should not become a low-cost investment destination’
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday that Greece needs to become attractive to investors in more ways than just low labour costs. In a report on developing the …
Coronavirus vaccine results are pouring in, and it’s good news for older people
Early results from COVID-19 vaccine trials are starting to emerge, and scientists have received the first reports from three independent studies with optimism because protection against the coronavirus is possible. …
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Greece’s Culture Ministry approves reconstruction of French Pier, an emblem of mining industry in Lavrion
A plan for the restoration of the French Pier at the port of Lavrio, SE Attica by the National Technical University of Athens (the Polytechnic) was unanimously approved by the …
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My Life in Lockdown: Q&A with Tammy Iliou
Tammy Iliou has worked in public affairs, government and finance roles. A member of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Board since 2010, she is now Vice President of the …
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Overseas travel may be permissible by 2021, says Australia’s Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham
Australians keen on travel have been speculating when overseas trips would be permissible again, and it seems that despite the gloom there are some positive prognostics should the best case …
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Making our mark on Melbourne: The Hellenic presence in a multicultural city
Recently, Hume City Mayor Joseph Haweil, who is of Assyrian and Greek descent has ensured that the significant presence of Assyrian-Australians in his municipality is reflected in the local topography …
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Victoria takes the final steps towards reopening
Victorians will no longer have to wear face masks in most outdoor settings as part of the latest easing of restrictions announced by the Victorian Government. More than three weeks …
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Hellenic Initiative Australia launches Winter Appeal for Greece to help the most vulnerable
With Greece experiencing an aggressive second wave of COVID-19 as winter starts to bite, The Hellenic Initiative Australia (THIA) has launched its Winter Appeal for Greece to buy basic necessities …
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Greece’s new COVID-19 deaths enter triple digits
Greece confirmed 1,498 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, of which 22 were identified at the country’s entry points, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY). There were 103 new …