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Rain fails to dampen Epiphany spirits in Port Melbourne

Sandals were ruined, dresses drenched, and wayward umbrellas twisted in the wind as the heavens opened for Epiphany Day celebrations.

Akrothalassa Festival: A triumph of Pontian culture, cuisine and tattoos in Victoria

Pontians are known for their passion, strong work ethic, and joy of life. All three were on display when Pontians flocked to Rye Foreshore.

Philhellene Karen Martin ‘dancing’ her way to international success

Dancing the Labyrinth author Karen Martin woke up on Tuesday, December 31, to a tag on Facebook only to find she had won an Eyeland Award.

Three generations of Greek Australian Christmas celebrations

The Tragellis-Alepidis women, each with their own Christmas memories, have woven a beautiful tapestry of tradition, love, and family.

From Melbourne to Damascus: Consul General’s bittersweet goodbye

The outgoing Greek Consul General to Melbourne, Emmanuel Kakavelakis' departure for Damascus has been unexpectedly accelerated.

A different kind of Christmas: Greek families facing hardship and hope

Joyful images of festive gatherings, families surrounded by gifts at Christmas, are tough to handle for those facing loss.

Empowering women and inspiring the future at HACCI Victoria’s Christmas party

The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) Victoria hosted its annual Christmas party.

Passenger flight from Melbourne will take priceless Benaki Museum artefacts back to Athens

Priceless artefacts from the Benaki Museum on loan for the Hellenic Museum’s exhibition 'Gods, Myths & Mortals' will return home next week.

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From souvlaki to stories: Pipeworks Market transforms for Greek Festival

Sizzling souvlaki aromas mingled with the sounds of lively Greek music for the Greek Festival at Pipeworks Market in Thomastown, Victoria.

From village boy to global leader: Patriarch Bartholomew inspires Melbourne’s Imbrians

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's visit was a significant event for the Melbourne-based Imbrian community.

Greek and gay Down Under: Speaking to the diaspora’s queer community

As the world celebrates Pride Month, the Greek Australian community finds itself reflecting on its own journey.

Empty pews and legal woes: Allegations, controversy and leadership crisis at St Albans

We take a look at the allegations, controversy and leadership crisis at the Greek Orthodox Community of St Albans Agia Paraskevi.

Generations of Pontians remember their roots at genocide commemoration in Melbourne

Melbourne's Pontian community commemorated the Greek Genocide on Sunday, May 19, as part of a series of events. Read more here.

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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.