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Sold-out success: ‘Stelios’ premiere brings Kazantzidis’ story to life in Sydney

It was a night of nostalgia, pride and cinematic excellence as the Australian premiere of Stelios unfolded on Wednesday, April 23 at Palace Cinemas, Moore Park, Sydney. Part of the 43rd Greek Festival of Sydney,...

Australian Government responds to outrage over UNESCO Greek Language Day vote

The Greek Australian community has expressed outrage after the Australian Government abstained from a historic vote at UNESCO to establish February 9 as World Greek Language Day — a global celebration of one of the...

The Greek Bilingual Bookshop begins a new chapter in Kogarah

The beloved Greek Bilingual Bookshop has officially turned a new page, with longtime Greek educator Katerina Vetsikas taking the reins and opening its doors at a brand-new location in Kogarah, Sydney. This exciting transition follows the...

Intergenerational Greek family share their cherished koulouria recipe

In the spirit of Greek Orthodox Easter, four generations came together to share laughter, memories and the delicious aroma of freshly baked koulouria wafting through the home. Led by Yiayia Eleni Tsolomitis, with the help of...

Inside the 2025 Greek Australian Writers’ Festival with Helen Vatsikopoulos

As the Greek Australian Writers’ Festival prepares to return on Sunday, April 27 for its fourth and most expansive edition yet, award-winning journalist and academic Dr Helen Vatsikopoulos — Founder and Director of the Festival...

Faith and tradition mark Palm Sunday celebrations in Australia

Greek Orthodox Christians across Australia filled churches on Sunday, 13 April, to mark Palm Sunday, a significant feast day that signals the beginning of Holy Week in the Orthodox calendar. Known as the Triumphal Entry, Palm...

Giving voice to the voiceless: The vision and legacy of Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou AM

In a moment of well-deserved recognition, The Greek Herald named Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou AM as the 2025 Woman of the Year — an honour that reflects her decades of tireless work in education, human resources, diversity...

Arthur Sinodinos: US tariffs could accelerate Australia–Greece trade opportunities

As the United States reintroduces tariffs on key Australian exports such as beef, questions have emerged over the broader implications for Australia–US relations and the resilience of the economy in the face of renewed protectionism....

Greek Australians adjust holiday plans to Greece amid weakened Aussie dollar

Greek Australians preparing for their long-awaited trips to Greece are being forced to adjust their holiday budgets after a weakening in the Australian dollar against the euro, triggered by United States President Donald Trump’s recent...

Sisterhood, Science and Strength: Zoe Haritopoulou-Sinanidou’s journey so far

At just 20 years old, Zoe Haritopoulou-Sinanidou is already leaving her mark on the world of biomedical science — and beyond. Named the inaugural Woman to Watch at this year’s Greek Herald Woman of the...

Kogarah Orthodox Youth bring Easter joy to Sydney’s homeless

Ahead of Holy Week, young volunteers from the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah brought hope and compassion to Sydney’s streets, joining forces with the St. Elesa Food Initiative to distribute warm meals and...

Celebrating excellence in Modern Greek Studies at the University of Sydney

The University of Sydney’s (USYD) School of Languages and Cultures held its annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 3 at the Holme Building, in a proud celebration of academic achievement across language disciplines. Among the...

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From Metallica to Maritime: The many lives of Greek shipping tycoon Harry Vafias

Harry Vafias, 45, is a shipping tycoon. I used to work for his dad Nikos Vafias from 2006, then in charge of the Shipping...

‘I want them to know their word matters’: Peter Georgiou stands against gender violence

As Australia confronts a growing crisis of violence against women, Sydney fathers are taking action. Peter Georgiou, a real estate agent from Rushcutters Bay and...

Thessaloniki’s Byzantine walls to shine with new light project

Thessaloniki’s iconic Byzantine Walls are set to be illuminated under a major cultural initiative announced by the Greek Ministry of Culture, accrding to tovima.com....

Greek World Heritage Cities face rising climate threats

Five iconic Greek cities—Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Rhodes, and Patmos—face serious climate threats, according to a new UNESCO-backed report. The study warns that extreme heat,...

Are apps like Duolingo enough to learn Greek, or do we need a tutor?

Joseph Lo Bianco, President of the Pharos Alliance Introduction These days we can’t escape machine learning, AI and apps.  There are hundreds or even thousands of apps...