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Nicolas Zervos named 2024 Kastellorizian of the Year for outstanding community contributions
The Kastellorizian Association of Victoria (KAV) has proudly announced Nicolas Paul Zervos as the recipient of the 2024 Kastellorizian of the Year (KOY) award. After a thorough review of all …
A lifesaving touch: Sofia Mastoris’s journey of survival
At 85 years old, Sofia Mastoris OAM has been given another chance at life after a challenging battle with pancreatic and breast cancer. Her journey, marked by determination, was supported …
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‘Alarming’ NAPLAN sparks calls to fill funding gap
Student outcomes cannot improve without more federal funding, state education ministers say, after national tests showed one third of children are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards. Federal …
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Turkey refuses service on 15 August at Panagia Soumela
The Turkish authorities have refused permission for a divine service to mark the Dormition of the Theotokos on 15 August at the Panagia Soumela Monastery, with it instead to take …
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Nikos Kastrinakis elected president of World Council of Cretans
The World Council of Cretans (WCC) have elected their new board, and Nikos Kastrinakis is the newly elected president. Kasrinakis will overtake from outgoing president Nikolaos Markogiannakis from Australia. Held …
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Stefanos Tsitsipas hires new coach, expresses regret for outburst against father
Stefanos Tsitsipas has seemingly found his new coach after ending his professional relationship with his father Apostolos, with the tennis star admitting he regrets his outburst following his loss at …
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Apostolos Stamatelopoulos in doubt for Socceroos after injury in starting debut for Motherwell
Greek Australian striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos’ first start for Motherwell ended in cruel fashion as he suffered a suspected hamstring injury, which will likely see him miss out on the Socceroos’ …
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Press takes aim at Greek gov’t over Athens inferno
Greece’s conservative government came under attack from the press on Tuesday after a wildfire in Athens’ northeastern suburbs caused widespread destruction and forced thousands to evacuate in unprecedented scenes. “Enough …
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Wildfires caused major CO2 emissions last year: annual study
Wildfires made more frequent and intense by climate change released significant quantities of CO2 into the air in 2023-2024, said a first-of-its-kind annual study published Wednesday. Fires in natural areas …
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Aussie Olympians welcomed as heroes after best Games
Australia’s Olympic athletes have received a heroes’ welcome after arriving in Sydney following the most successful Games in the country’s history. Three days after the curtain fell on the Paris …