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Sydneysiders enjoy Christmas Carols alongside Archbishop Makarios [photos]
Sydney’s Greek Orthodox faithful gathered on Saturday 21 December at Redfern’s cathedral courtyard to rejoice collectively in the Christmas spirit. It was a balmy evening filled with both solemn and …
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Kakavelakis farewells Melburnians to take on ambassador duties in Syria
Emmanuel Kakavelakis’ departure for Syria is just days away, and he will be leaving behind a Greek community that has widely benefited from his tenure. Thanks to an initiative of …
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Konstas earns Test call-up as Australia ponders options
Chief selector George Bailey has not guaranteed Sam Konstas a Test debut at the MCG despite calling the teenager into the Australian squad for the remainder of the India series …
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Five dead, 200 hurt in German Christmas market attack
At least five people were killed in a car-ramming attack at a German Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg that also left more than 200 injured, officials said. A …
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Greek ex-royal family requests naturalisation, sparks controversy
Ten members of Greece’s former royal family, which was deposed and exiled 50 years ago, have applied for naturalisation under the family name “De Grece”, the government said on Friday. …
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Prof. John Chrysoulakis: Continues to build bridges with the Greek Diaspora in his new role
Last week, Professor John Chrysoulakis, former Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, visited Melbourne to attend ceremonies marking internment relics of the Holy Four New Martyrs from Crete …
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Eight dead in Greece migrant boat sinking: coastguard
Greece’s coastguard on Friday said at least eight people drowned during the pursuit of a speedboat carrying migrants that sank in the Aegean Sea. The coastguard said the boat capsized …
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Medical help arrives by sea to Greece’s isolated islands
Outside the school of one of Greece’s smallest inhabited islands, Sikinos, two massive trucks have braved an eight-hour sea voyage to bring residents much-needed medical expertise in the depths of …
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Whittlesea Multicultural Council supports breast cancer research with generous donation
The Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council (WMCC) has stepped up in the fight against cancer by donating funds to further vital breast cancer research. The donation follows the council’s successful Women’s …
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Victory, City need to stand up and be counted in derby
How Melbourne Victory react to Patrick Kisnorbo’s departure could prove a pivotal fork in the road in their bid for A-League Men silverware. How Melbourne City take it to their …