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From crisis to compassion: Timos Roussos and his family’s mercy mission in war-torn Cyprus

When Turkish troops landed on the northern shores of Cyprus on 20 July 1974, six-year-old Timos Roussos was sitting on the floor of his family’s home in Lemesos, cradling fear he couldn’t yet understand. He...

A granddaughter returns: Georgia Georgiou retraces her yiayia’s occupied village in Cyprus

The moment 27-year-old Georgia Georgiou handed over her Cypriot ID at the border checkpoint to cross into occupied northern Cyprus, she felt an ache she still struggles to describe. “It was sickening,” she tells The Greek...

Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney brings Greek spirit alive with ‘To Tavernaki Mas’

The Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney and NSW is keeping Greek culture alive and thriving in 2025 with its heartwarming monthly event, To Tavernaki Mas. On Friday, July 25, the community is invited to gather once...

Review: A Cretan culinary journey with Peter Conistis at Ammos, Brighton-Le-Sands

To mark the first anniversary of Ammos at Novotel, Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney, acclaimed Greek Australian chef Peter Conistis launched his much-anticipated regional dinner series with an unforgettable evening inspired by the flavours of Crete. Held on...

Kalymnian Brotherhood of Darwin threatens legal action over octopus dispute

The Kalymnian Brotherhood of Darwin is threatening legal action against the Northern Territory Government following a food safety dispute that forced the group to withdraw from the annual Darwin GleNTi Festival last month. The Brotherhood, a...

‘Want to honour legacy’: Con Kalamaras on Estudiantina’s soulful tribute to Greek music icons

Following a successful East Coast tour and the release of their debut album, Melbourne’s own Estudiantina returns to Bird’s Basement on Friday, July 25 with Songs of the Soul – a moving tribute to two...

Young artists shine in ‘First Light’ exhibition at opening of That Art Place in Carlton

More than 65 young artists from the St George area in Sydney had their creative moment in the spotlight on Saturday, July 12, as That Art Place officially opened its brand-new art studio and gallery...

Australia’s Cypriot communities to mark 51 years since Turkish invasion of Cyprus

Cypriot communities across Australia are preparing a series of solemn memorials, forums, and cultural events to mark the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. From Queensland and South Australia, to Victoria, New South...

GOCNSW youth lead heartfelt farewell to Greek Consul General in Sydney

On Friday, July 11, the Greek Community Club in Lakemba, Sydney was filled with warmth, respect and heartfelt emotion as the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) hosted a special farewell reception for the Consul...

Heritage NSW inspects Paragon Café as emergency works get underway

The iconic Paragon Café in Katoomba has taken its first meaningful steps toward preservation following a recent on-site inspection by Heritage NSW, which confirmed that emergency works to secure the property are now in progress. Officials...

Cyprus’ Andreas Grigoriou to visit Australia to mark 51st anniversary of Turkish invasion

Andreas Grigoriou, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment and Head of Administration of the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, is scheduled to visit Australia this July to participate in...

‘I will never forget you’: Emotional farewell for Greek Consul General in Sydney

“I will never forget you. Representing Greece here is an honour,” said an emotional Yannis Mallikourtis as he delivered his farewell speech on Monday evening at Business Sydney’s Event Centre. With those closing words -...

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From Pappou to Dad: How Greek Australian fathers shape generations

By Christina Savopoulos Father’s Day gives Greek Australian families the chance to celebrate the father figures in their lives. Many stereotypes exist for Greek dads...

Western Macedonia to honour Zisis Dardalis and Professor Anastasios Tamis

The Region of Western Macedonia will hold a ceremony of honorary recognition next week to pay tribute to two towering figures of the Greek...

Hari Koutlakis among SA’s next generation of boundary-pushing artists

Adelaide’s creative spirit doesn’t fade when the Fringe ends – it thrives year-round in its studios, galleries, and creative hubs. As the home of...

Polyaigos island declared archaeological site

The Central Archeological Council (KAS) of the Greek Culture Ministry has officially declared the entire Aegean island of Polyaigos an archaeological site, aiming to...

Agapi and Salona: A tale of two Greek restaurants, side by side, with love

Salona and Agapi were both born in 1969, when Swan Street was Melbourne’s unofficial Greek precinct. The strip pulsed with life; home to nine...