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Next challenge: the Prespes agreement vote
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras may have won the confidence vote, but the challenges for his government are far from over. Wednesday’s fierce debate is regarded in Greece as nothing more …
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South Aegean impresses as European Region of Gastronomy for 2019 [VIDEO]
With tourism and hospitality currently being the strongest sector in Greece in terms of economic development, the country’s most popular region, that of the South Aegean Sea, has been named European …
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Emirates to add second Athens-Dubai route
As part of its network updates for 2019, Emirate’s has announced a series of adjustments to its operational schedules which includes Greece, and specifically Athens. In an effort to alleviate …
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Tension and accusations at the parliamentary debate prior to the confidence vote
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras managed to win the confidence vote by a razor-thin margin on Wednesday, retaining the parliamentary majority with 151 members expressing their support to his government, …
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Another distinction for award-winning artist Stavros Messinis
Artist Stavros Messinis has added another accolade to his list of achievements, awarded second place in the Fifty Squared Art Prize 2019 at the Brunswick Street Gallery for his piece …
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More and more Greeks requesting paternity tests, says DNA expert
A surge has been recorded in the number or paternity tests being requested at Greek DNA labs across the country since the beginning of 2019, according to forensics scientists. Dr …
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A Greek island is Expedia’s top trend for American travellers in 2018
The destination that garnered a record number of hits on Expedia’s website from United States travelers last year, is non other than Greece’s most popular Cycladic gem, Mykonos. The Aegean …
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GOCMV members go to the ballots on Sunday
It’s election time for the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV), as its members are called to vote for the new board of management on Sunday 20 January. …
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Australia’s First People to welcome Greek elders on Australia Day
Even though what most of White Australia recognises as Australia Day is a day of national mourning for the country’s Indigenous people, First People’s representatives have chosen this date to …
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Greek government survives confidence vote
Greek left-wing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras won a vote of confidence on Wednesday, clinching the support of 151 lawmakers in the 300-seat parliament. The result meets the threshold that he …