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Nia Gitsas elected first female President of AHEPA Sydney & NSW

AHEPA Sydney & NSW has elected Nia Gitsas as its new President, marking a historic first for the organisation in New South Wales. Elections were held on February 26, 2026, at the AHEPA Hall in Rockdale,...

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed for Delphi Economic Forum Sydney

Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been confirmed as a keynote participant at the inaugural Delphi Economic Forum Sydney, to be held on 27–28 March 2026 at ILUMINA in Sydney. The announcement marks a historic...

Greek Fest at Darling Harbour lights up Sydney in a day of Hellenic celebration

Despite a rain-soaked start to the morning, the 44th Greek Festival of Sydney unfolded in full colour, rhythm and joy on Sunday, March 1 at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, reaffirming its place as one of...

Australia–Cyprus Achievement Awards honour service, scholarship and the next generation

The enduring bond between Australia and Cyprus - forged through migration, resilience and shared democratic values - was celebrated in a moving evening of gratitude and recognition at the Australia–Cyprus Achievement Awards and Thanksgiving Gathering,...

From ancestral threads to contemporary art: Inside Evangeleah Plakias’ ‘Echoes of Hellenes’

At just 28, Evangeleah Plakias is presenting her work to the public for the first time - and doing so through a deeply personal exploration of Greek history, memory and identity. Born and raised in...

At just six, Maya Konstantinou is shaping the conversation on Type 1 Diabetes

At just six years old, Maya Konstantinou has already faced challenges many adults struggle to comprehend.  Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two, she was introduced early to hospital rooms, needles and the...

‘Paravasis’ Comedy Gala set to bring sharp new voices to the Greek Festival of Sydney

Bold, unapologetic and deliberately disruptive, the Greek Festival of Sydney’s Greek Australian Comedy Gala Paravasis is returning in 2026 with a clear mission: to challenge long-held assumptions about what “Greek Australian comedy” looks like –...

‘Ta Nisia’: Con Kalamaras on Estudiantina of Melbourne’s journey from tradition to ownership

Following the success of their debut album Journey to Rebetika, Estudiantina of Melbourne return with Ta Nisia (The Islands) – a richly textured work that signals both artistic maturity and quiet boldness. More than a tribute...

Bill Papastergiadis OAM calls on Athens to secure diaspora postal voting rights

Greek Australians have renewed calls for Greece to entrench postal voting and establish a dedicated overseas electorate, arguing that the reform is long overdue for a diaspora that has been sustained for decades by Australian...

Persefoni Mousmoutis-Thliveris on culture, community and future of the Greek Festival of Sydney

As Sydney prepares to welcome one of its most anticipated cultural celebrations, the 44th Greek Festival of Sydney is set to return to Darling Harbour on Sunday, March 1, bringing with it a full day...

Emily Pugin presents credentials as Australia’s new High Commissioner to Cyprus

Career diplomat Emily Pugin has formally begun her role as Australia’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus, presenting her letters of credence to President Nikos Christodoulides. In a statement following the ceremony, Pugin described it...

Thousands celebrate as Patras Carnival parade lights up the city

An explosion of colour, creativity and satire filled the streets of Patras, Greece as the grand parade of the Patras Carnival unfolded on Sunday afternoon. Around 50,000 young participants from 190 carnival crews took centre stage,...

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Two brothers, one century: The remarkable lives of Paul and Michael Tsolakis

There are lives that span decades — and then there are lives that seem to carry entire eras within them. For brothers Paul and Michael...

From street finds to collectors’ gold: Con Skordilis and the rise of vintage IKEA

Northcote health worker Con Skordilis, 55, has spent the past decade building a collection of vintage IKEA furniture, witnessing firsthand a surge in demand...

Student literary competition returns to promote Greek language in Australia

A national student literary competition aimed at promoting the Greek language and cultural identity has been announced for 2026, inviting young writers across Australia...

Dr Adrianos Golemis becomes first Greek selected for ESA astronaut training

Dr Adrianos Golemis has been chosen to join the European Space Agency’s (ESA) astronaut training programme following a highly competitive selection process involving more...

Marble fragment discovered in wreck of Lord Elgin’s ship ‘Mentor’

A small marble fragment has been recovered from the shipwreck of the brig Mentor near Kythira, according to a 2025 underwater excavation report released...