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South Melbourne OFC Pro League match postponed due to severe Auckland weather

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South Melbourne OFC Pro League match postponed due to severe Auckland weather

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has postponed two OFC Pro League matches at North Harbour Stadium due to heavy rain and severe weather warnings in Auckland.

South Melbourne FC’s clash with Solomon Kings FC, originally scheduled for 7:00pm NZT, and Tahiti United’s match against PNG Hekari FC, set for 3:00pm NZT, will be rescheduled to later dates.

Auckland is under a Heavy Rain Warning (Orange Alert) from Wednesday 9:00am until Thursday 2:00am.

The OFC said the decision was made in the interests of player safety, match officials, and supporters, with further details on revised fixtures to be communicated in due course.

Consul General of Greece in Sydney meets Kythera municipal leader during Australia visit 

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Consul General of Greece in Sydney meets Kythera municipal leader during Australia visit 

The Consul General of Greece in Sydney, George Skemperis, met with Zacharias Souris, Head of the Major Minority of the Municipality of Kythera and Antikythera and President of the municipal group All Together, Kythera – Antikythera, during Mr Souris’ visit to Australia on 15 January.

The meeting took place at the Greek Consulate General in Sydney and focused on the long-standing and active presence of the Kytherian community in New South Wales.

Discussions centred on the strong historical and cultural ties between Kytherians in Australia and their homeland, as well as ways to further strengthen those connections through continued engagement and cooperation.

Mr Skemperis acknowledged the significant contribution of the Kytherian diaspora to Greek community life in NSW and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining close links between local communities and Kythera and Antikythera.

Mr Souris’ visit forms part of broader efforts to maintain dialogue between local government representatives in Greece and Greek communities abroad, recognising the enduring role of the diaspora in preserving cultural identity and supporting their places of origin.

Greece hesitant over Trump’s Peace Council as EU divisions emerge

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Greece hesitant over Trump’s Peace Council as EU divisions emerge

Athens is weighing whether to join a proposed Peace Council promoted by US President Donald Trump, with the Greek government leaning against participation as it consults closely with EU partners.

Trump has invited around 60 countries, including Cyprus and Australia, to sign on to the initiative, originally framed as a mechanism to maintain peace in Gaza, but Greek officials are concerned the proposal goes beyond UN Security Council Resolution 2803, expanding its scope beyond Gaza and lacking a defined timeframe.

Athens is examining the plan from political and legal perspectives, also factoring in Greece’s role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Within the EU, Germany and France are inclined to reject the invitation, while Hungary and Albania have signalled they will participate.

Trump is reported to have secured the backing of at least 10 countries.

Greek officials face a dilemma, as declining the invitation could strain relations with Washington, while accepting it could undermine the role of the United Nations.

Israel to assist Greece in countering drone swarms as defence ties deepen

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Israel to assist Greece in countering drone swarms as defence ties deepen

Greece and Israel have agreed to step up defence cooperation, with Israel set to help Greece develop technology to counter military drone swarms, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said following talks in Athens with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz.

Dendias said the discussions focused on sharing expertise to confront unmanned threats, including coordinated groups of aerial and underwater drones, as well as cooperation in countering cyber threats.

Katz described the bilateral partnership as “an anchor of stability in the Mediterranean.”

The move builds on a defence agreement signed in December by Greece, Israel and Cyprus, under which Israel is already supporting Greece’s efforts to strengthen its air defence capabilities.

Dendias said Greece is seeking to follow Israel’s model by expanding its domestic defence industry, shifting from a buyer of systems to a co-producer of innovative, lower-cost technologies.

The agreement also provides for joint military exercises, special operations training and regular strategic consultations, against the backdrop of heightened regional instability and Greece’s ongoing maritime dispute with Turkey.

Source: Ekathimerini.

Tsitsipas fights back to advance at Australian Open

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Tsitsipas fights back to advance at Australian Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame a slow start to open his Australian Open campaign with a four-set win over Japan’s Shintaro Mochizuki, as he looks to rebuild confidence after a difficult 2025 season.

The world No. 35 dropped the opening set before lifting his level to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in 2 hours 57 minutes, firing 43 winners, including 16 aces.

The victory comes after an early loss to Aleksandar Vukic in Adelaide last week and follows Tsitsipas’ run to the Australian Open final in 2023.

The 27-year-old Greek will next face Czech Tomas Machac, the Adelaide ATP 250 champion, who defeated Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets.

A win would send Tsitsipas into the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since Roland Garros 2024.

Greece braces for severe storms as Red Code issued for five regions

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Greece braces for severe storms as Red Code issued for five regions

Greece is bracing for severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow in mountainous areas, and gale-force winds, the Risk Assessment Committee warned.

Snow is expected to be particularly heavy in western Thessaly and western Macedonia, while strong winds of 8–9 Beaufort will affect parts of the Ionian and Aegean Seas.

Following an Emergency Weather Warning Bulletin from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Attica, the Peloponnese, Central Greece, Thessaly, and Western Macedonia have been placed under Red Code mobilisation.

St Spyridon Church welcomes Metropolitan Irinaios of Florina during Australia visit

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St Spyridon Church welcomes Metropolitan Irinaios of Florina during Australia visit

As part of his official visit to Australia, Metropolitan Irinaios of Florina, Prespes and Eordaia was welcomed at St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday, marking a significant moment for the local Greek Orthodox community.

With the permission and blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Metropolitan Irinaios presided over Orthros and celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the 12th Sunday of Luke, during which the Gospel reading recalled Christ’s miracle of the healing of the Ten Lepers.

The visiting Hierarch was assisted during the service by Fr Steven, Fr Stavros, Fr Michael Tsolakis, and the Metropolitan’s Deacon, Fr Theoklitos.

Among those in attendance were the Vasilios Yiannakis, Mayor of the city of Florina, accompanied by his wife Athena, as well as President of the International Pan-Macedonian Association George Kosmidis, President of the Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW Anastasia Theodoropoulos, and members of the State Association.

In his address to the congregation, Metropolitan Irinaios reflected on the Gospel passage, emphasising the importance of gratitude, noting that only one of the ten healed lepers returned to give thanks to Christ. He also spoke of the sensitivities of his Metropolis, situated near neighbouring countries, and underlined the importance of maintaining close ties with the Hellenic diaspora, which he described as a constant source of national and spiritual support.

Fr Steven, speaking on behalf of Fr Stavros, the Parish President, and the Parish Council, welcomed Metropolitan Irinaios to St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, expressing the honour and gratitude felt by the parish community for his visit.

As a gesture of appreciation, Fr Steven announced that, following a suggestion by Parish President Elia Economou, the clergy and Parish Council had approved a $5,000 donation towards the restoration of the Church of St Paraskevi in Florina, which was severely damaged during an earthquake in 2022.

Following the service, the parish extended its hospitality to Metropolitan Irinaios and his entourage at a reception held in the boardroom of the Parish Administration building.

St Spyridon Parish extended its best wishes to Metropolitan Irinaios and Mayor Yiannakis as they continue their visit to other Australian states, inviting members of the Greek community to participate in an international conference scheduled to be held later this year in Florina.

Beloved South Melbourne FC figure Filio Valkanis passes away

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Beloved South Melbourne FC figure Filio Valkanis passes away

The South Melbourne football community is mourning the passing of Filio Valkanis, a cherished and long-time supporter and Life Member of South Melbourne Football Club.

The club extended its deepest condolences to the Valkanis family in a statement posted on its official Facebook page, describing Filio as “a wonderful person … a true legend of our club in her own right.” 

Filio was well known to generations of South Melbourne supporters and players for her warm presence at Middle Park, Bob Jane Stadium, and throughout the club’s junior programs in Caulfield.

For many years, members and families would see her and the Valkanis family working in the club canteen.

The Valkanis name is deeply woven into the fabric of the club’s community. Filio was the mother of Michael Valkanis, the former South Melbourne Hellas junior who went on to a professional playing and coaching career and is currently head coach of A-League club Brisbane Roar.

Her influence and presence were often mentioned with gratitude by supporters and club members alike.

As a mark of respect, South Melbourne FC will wear black armbands in their next match against Solomon Kings. The club also sent its love and heartfelt sympathies to Michael, his sister Helen, brother Dimitri and the entire Valkanis family during this difficult time. 

Greek water polo team defeat Italy to reach European Championship semi-finals

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Greek water polo team defeat Italy to reach European Championship semi-finals

Greece’s men’s national water polo team booked a place in the European Championship semi-finals for just the third time in its history, defeating Italy 15–13 in Belgrade and finishing first in Group Six.

Coached by Thodoris Vlachos, Greece delivered a dominant performance, led by Kostas Kakaris, who scored three goals and won multiple fouls and penalties.

Greece built control through disciplined defence and capitalised on Italy’s fouls to pull clear in the second and third periods.

Despite a late Italian fightback, Greece maintained its lead, with Emmanouil Argyropoulos scoring four goals, including a crucial late strike that sealed the result.

Greece led 13–8 midway through the final quarter before closing out the match.

Greece will complete the second phase on Wednesday, January 21, against Romania, while their semi-final opponent will be decided from the Group E clash between Spain and Hungary.

Peter Koulizos says $1m median homes reflect typical Australian property

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Peter Koulizos says $1m median homes reflect typical Australian property

Three more capitals, Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne, are expected to join Sydney in the “million-dollar” housing club in 2026, highlighting soaring property values across Australia.

Author and property expert Peter Koulizos said the $1 million median reflects the typical Australian home: a three-bedroom detached house on 600–700 sqm, far larger than most urban homes globally.

“Many people technically will become millionaires in 2026 when their properties hit the magic $1m mark,” he said, noting it signals how Australia’s housing market outpaced global trends, especially during Covid.

Koulizos also predicted a “tale of two markets” this year, with Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide performing strongly, while Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart grow more slowly due to local policies and weaker consumer confidence.

Source: The Australian.

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