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A mother’s take on Greek and Aussie drivers

In 2023, Greece recorded 637 road deaths or 61 deaths per million residents... Preliminary 2024 data show little change in fatality rates.

Why John and Joanne celebrate Christmas in Greece the British way

Joanne and John's Christmas celebrations take place in Greece, but it is a British-style Christmas for the couple and their family.

A modern, Ancient Greek philosopher – Dr Tim Themi

Dr Tim Themi grew up in Melbourne where he still resides, after his Greek parents migrated from Northern Greece - Florina and Alexandreia.

Maria and Arthur: A second generation Greek Australian love story

Maria, Arthur and I grew up together in a working-class, inner-city suburb of Melbourne. This was in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Paul Afkos OAM: ‘Greek Australians are more Greek than Greeks living in Greece’

There is much information on Mr Afkos online. He is the longest serving post-war President of the Hellenic Community of Western Australia.

Peter McCarthy shares research on the first official use of ‘OXI’ Day in Australia 

Philhellene and fifth generation Australian, Peter McCarthy, 82, has been associated with the Greek community for over 60 years.

‘We shouldn’t ignore our history’: Greeks share why we must continue to celebrate OXI Day 

Stefanos Periharos-Drizos, has been to many October 28th celebrations, including viewing the yearly procession of school children.

‘My Darling in Stirling’: An Aussie film by Bill Mousoulis that soothes the soul

Bill Mousoulis, 61, has been a film-maker since the 1980s. He didn't go to university or film school, but was led by his passion for film.

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Meet three ladies who dared to leave Down-Under for Greek island bliss

Christine Murfitt-Varzakakos lives in Aegina, Greece with her husband George, a native of the island who she married in 2019.

Maria and Arthur: A second generation Greek Australian love story

Maria, Arthur and I grew up together in a working-class, inner-city suburb of Melbourne. This was in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Mykonos shop owner reflects on Australia, Greece and crystals

Greek Australian, Apostolos Triantafyllou, 56, has been living in Mykonos for over 30 years now, and running his jewellery store 'Amethyst'.

Christiana Aloneftis: Reflecting on her role in the upcoming ‘Maria’ Callas film

A Greek-Cypriot Australian, born and bred in Melbourne, Christiana Aloneftis is in the early stage of her international artistic career.

Stella Boyages: Fighting for women’s rights in the context of human rights and peace

Greek Australian Stella Boyages is a lawyer with vast experience on a local and international level pertaining to women's rights.

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Inheritance and joint bank accounts in Greece

The inheritance Laws that are applicable in Greece are exclusively related with assets that are located in Greece.

Professor Anastasios Tamis: ‘Only the dead tell the truth’

Costas Simitis, as Prime Minister, and his team set up in eight years a new Greece, a new political world.

Life in Greece: As told by Zara Pirate

Just as how you wouldn't have six back-to-back piña coladas on a Monday morning at home, life in Greece is a little different in the off-season too.