According to Food & Drink Writer Avril Treasure, the cafe has some of the best fish and chips in Sydney as “the batter is thin and crisp, which allows the fish to be the star of the show, and the chips are fluffy and crunchy.”
Avril said another positive is that Paris Seafood Cafe uses fresh oil daily – which is not always the case at fish and chip shops – and makes everything to order, including the salads.
In a post on Facebook, the owners of Paris Seafood Cafe wrote they were “feeling completely ecstatic” at being named on Time Out’s list.
“We wouldn’t be here without the support from our customers, staff and family and for that we thank you all!!” the post read.
2023 has been dominated by Greek community events around Australia and The Greek Herald has been there to capture every moment. With the year coming to an end, we have selected just a few of our favourite community photos and share the stories behind them.
Estia Greek Festival returns to Tasmania after four years
Estia Greek Festival. Photo: Andrew McMaster.
The Estia Greek Festival returned to the streets of Hobart, Tasmania this year after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s festival comprised of three events: a Taverna Night, The Parthenon Marbles: The White Washing of History lecture, and the popular street festival (pictured above).
Thousands attend Blessing of the Waters ceremony conducted by Papa Lefteris at Rye
Papa Lefteris (right) with the winner of the Holy Cross Lukas (second from left) and his family. Photo: The Greek Herald.
From February 25 – 26, people queued in front of BBQ stands to not miss out on the Greek food. Elsewhere, kids had their faces painted and attended the ‘karagiozis’ shadow theatre. Greek flags, traditional costumes and dancing performances, as well as ancient warriors and Greek football teams were also on the agenda during the non-stop two-day festivity.
Record crowds gather as Greek Fest returns to Darling Harbour
The Greek Fest in Darling Harbour. Photo copyright: The Greek Herald / Pamela Rontziokos.
Sydney’s Darling Harbour turned blue and white on Sunday, February 19 as record crowds gathered to enjoy the Greek Fest.
Amongst all the music and dancing performances, festivalgoers could be seen mingling with each other and browsing a number of stalls selling handmade jewellery, candles and religious icons.
Cretan Paniyiri at Peats Ridge takes Sydney by storm
Lightning strikes at the Cretan Paniyiri at Peats Ridge. Photo copyright The Greek Herald / Andriana Simos.
Relentless rain, lightning and thunder couldn’t dampen the Cretan spirit on February 18 as hundreds of people gathered on a rural property at Peats Ridge in Sydney to dance a pentozali, sousta or malevizotis.
Over 500 people drove the 1.5 hours outside of central Sydney to Peats Ridge for the annual Cretan Paniyiri by the Cretan Association of Sydney and New South Wales.
A walk through Melbourne’s Greek community in Oakleigh
Inside the Deli shop ‘I Folia tou Skiourou’ Photo copyright: The Greek Herald / Giorgos Psomiadis.
The Greek Herald journalist Giorgos Psomiadis made the move from Greece to Victoria, Australia this year and as part of his travels, he made a visit to the predominantly-Greek suburb of Oakleigh. During his visit, he spoke with Greek store owners about the area, showing how the “heart of Hellenism” continues to beat within the diaspora.
Greeks in Sydney mark Greece’s National Day with proud cultural display
Photo copyright: The Greek Herald / Andriana Simos.
People in the packed Town Hall were treated to a visual display of traditional Greek dancing performances by the Paroula Greek Dancing Group, Sophia Haskas Dancers, the Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney Dance Group, the Cretan Association of Sydney & NSW Dance Group, the Cyprus Community of NSW Dance Group, and dancers from Pontoxeniteas NSW.
Victoria celebrates Greek Independence Day with parade at Lakeside Stadium
Photo copyright: The Greek Herald / Giorgos Psomiadis.
After three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greek community gathered to honour the heroes of the 1821 Greek Revolution for the first time at South Melbourne FC’s Lakeside Stadium and not Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance.
The event saw families, unions, dancing groups, a wave of blue and white flags, people wearing traditional Greek costumes, and elderly people holding their grandchildren on their shoulders with pride.
New NSW Labor Cabinet official sworn in
Sophie Cotsis MP (right) with the Governor General of NSW at her swearing in ceremony.
The first full Labor Cabinet in New South Wales in 16 years was officially sworn in at Government House in April. Among the new Cabinet were Member for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis MP; Member for Rockdale, Steve Kamper MP; and Courtney Houssos MLC. They swore their oath on the Holy Bible.
Cypriots march in ANZAC Day parade in Sydney for first time
Outside Nicosia in Cyprus and London in the United Kingdom, Sydney became the third city to host Cypriot veterans and their descendants.
Kytherians honoured with bronze panel on Australia’s National Monument to Migration
Photo copyright: The Greek Herald.
The names of 192 migrants from the Greek island of Kythera have been permanently inscribed on a dedicated bronze panel on the National Monument to Migration at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
The bronze panel is supported by Frutex, Pallion and Poulos Bros Seafood, and was officially unveiled on Saturday, May 20.
Thousands embrace Hellenism at Burwood’s 10th Greek Street Fair
Photo copyright: The Greek Herald / Andriana Simos.
Thousands of people passed through Railway Parade and Burleigh Street in the Sydney suburb of Burwood on Sunday, November 12, and embraced Hellenism at the 10th annual Greek Street Fair.
The Greek Street Fair is organised by The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of St Nectarios in Burwood to celebrate and share the Greek cultural heritage and spirit with the local community.
Cyprus Food and Wine Festival returns to Sydney better than ever
Photo copyright: The Greek Herald.
The Cyprus Food and Wine Festival returned bigger and better than ever to the Sydney Inner West suburb of Stanmore on Sunday, November 19.
Archbishop Makarios of Australia makes historic visit to Greek Orthodox Community of SA
Archbishop Makarios, Bishop Silouan of Sinope, Bishop Bartholomew of Charioupolis, and the Archdeacon Athinagoras with members of GOCSA’s Administrative Council. Photo: Mark Petropoulos.
Greek Australian miner David Catsoulis has allegedly discovered over $2.3 trillion worth of silver and other precious metals at a Queensland mine.
But according to The Australian, although Mr Catsoulis said he has found trillions of dollars worth of metals, his company Warwick Gold does not have the rights to mine or explore those tenements.
David Catsoulis’ Warwick Gold Texas mine in Queensland. Photo: The Australia.
Queensland’s Mines Department also refuses to accept and process the application for him to mine.
The Australian reported that Mr Catsoulis has also allegedly been bankrupt in the past and is currently being investigated by ASIC as Warwick Gold was briefly placed in administration twice this year.
Brothers, Yianni and Chrisos Mavromoustakos will once again be going head-to-head to raise money for African children in need at the 5th annual Charity Football Match on Sunday, 14 January, 2024 from 5pm.
The charity match will be held at the Seymour Shaw Stadium in the Sydney suburb of Miranda, and will see the brothers and their respective teams battle it out to be crowned football champions.
Funds raised on the day will go towards Paradise 4 Kids – a charity set up to support the critical missionary work of Greek Australian Fr Themi Adamopoulos in Africa.
Ahead of the event, The Greek Herald spoke with Yianni and Chrisos to hear all about what people can expect on the day.
Yianni Mavromoustakos (right) at last year’s charity football match. Photo copyright: The Greek Herald / Andriana Simos.
How did the idea for a Charity Football Match come about?
We are passionate about a number of things, including sport, community and charity. We came up with the idea of combining these passions in a meaningful way and bringing together the community in the process. We realised that a Charity Football Match would provide for the perfect platform to unite people and help us help those in need.
Who are you raising money for on the day? Why have you chosen this charity?
We will be raising funds for Paradise 4 Kids, which is a truly unique charity. Paradise 4 Kids is a full volunteer program helping those in dire need of food, clothing and education, supporting Father Themi’s crucial work in Africa. They aim to help orphans find a home, keep children in school, and keep the poor off the street through every donation they receive.
We are flabbergasted with the goodness of Father Themi and the immense impact he has had on African communities and are grateful to support his work. Paradise 4 Kids also ensures that almost all funds are contributed towards charitable works with the small amount remaining used only for administrative purposes.
The brothers will fight it out for the 2024 trophy.
What can people expect on the day of the match?
The Charity Match is a truly unique day for everybody in the community. There will, of course, be our marquee football match, but we don’t stop there. The idea is to bring the community together in a harmonious fashion, predicating a truly uplifting atmosphere. Last year, we had over $5000 worth of raffle prizes including a 12-month gym membership, and once again this year there will be a huge range of prizes on offer. There will be free food, free entry, commentary, performances and so much more. The event appeals to all ages and our door is wide open for anybody that would like to attend.
What will make this year’s event different from all the rest?
This year will be the first year that will include guest and celebrity appearances, both on and off the pitch. There will also an exciting range of new prizes, hot and fresh BBQ cooked by our father who owns BBQOVENS.com.au, and our growing Charity Match community. And so much more…
Is there anything else you’d like to say?
In 2023, we raised enough funds to feed, clothe and educate 75 children living in extreme poverty. For an entire year. We run this event because we know the importance of the funds raised and appreciate the community’s support in this event.
We are always looking for support in the form of donations (including raffle prizes), guest appearances and sponsorships, so please do reach out to us as we have already partnered with over 25 brands and businesses to date. This is all for the sake of the charity and if it can help a local business in the process too, then we are all for it. Everyone wins!
We would love to see new faces there, so drop us a line via Instagram @CharityMatchOfficial and let us know if you have any questions. Don’t be shy and see you all there!
Germany’s ex-Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schaeuble has died at age 81 on Wednesday, December 27.
He was known as a controversial figure in German politics who was hated by the Greeks due to his tough stance during Greece’s debt crisis. He was a minister under chancellors Helmut Kohl and Angela Merkel.
For many Greeks, he became a symbol of the austerity programme imposed on Greece since 2010 to enforce repayment of its colossal debts.
Schaeuble was behind a proposal to offer Greece a five-year “time-out” from the eurozone if no credible bailout could be agreed. In the end, the overriding priority of keeping the eurozone intact trumped any talk of Grexit.
Ο Βόλφγκανγκ Σόιμπλε ήταν η προσωποποίηση της πολιτικής στήριξης (με μέσα βίαιης λιτότητας και κατάλυσης των δημοκρατικών θεσμών) μιας νομισματικής ένωσης στην οποία ο ίδιος δεν πίστευε. Προσωποποιούσε δηλαδή την εκρηκτική αντίφαση που γέννησε την Κρίση του Ευρώ και τις…
Taking all this into consideration, Schaeuble was once labelled a “bloodsucker” in Greece. According to BBC News, a “Wanted” poster also appeared in Greece once, showing Schaeuble with a Hitler moustache.
Following his death, Greece’s former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis posted on X and accused Schaeuble of having contributed to “the impoverishment of Greece.”
“History will judge him harshly, but not more harshly than those who succumbed to his destructive policies,” Mr Varoufakis wrote on X.
The Greek government has announced that it is prepared to part with some of its greatest treasures to “fill the void” at the British Museum if the Parthenon Marbles return to Athens, Greece.
In an interview with The Guardian, Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni promised the British Museum’s revered Greek galleries would never go empty.
Photo: Art Newspaper.
“Our position is clear,” she said. “Should the sculptures be reunited in Athens, Greece is prepared to organise rotating exhibitions of important antiquities that would fill the void.”
She also warned that “any agreement and all its particulars, would have to be in accordance with the Greek law on cultural heritage.”
A pilot in Greece has been confirmed dead after a Hellenic Air Force T-2 Buckeye training jet crashed, according toEkathimerini.
The pilot and Squadron Leader Epaminondas Kostas died at the age of 40.
Epaminondas Kostas died in a Hellenic Air Force T-2 Buckeye training jet crash. Photo: Ekathimerini.
Hellenic Air Force Air Staff shared that the pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft, which crashed near the Kalamata airbase in the Peloponnese.
A policeman in Greece has been confirmed dead following a naval flare incident that took place during a violent clash with Olympiakos fans in Rentis.
Ekathimerini shared that the incident, which took place outside a volleyball stadium in Rentis, near Pireaus on December 7, left the 31-year-old officer Georgios Lyngeridis hospitalised and in critical condition.
He was then taken to Nikaia General Hospital, where he was sedated, intubated, and supported with mechanical ventilation. His leg was also amputated earlier this month.
The Citizen Protection Minister, Yannis Oikonomou. Photo: The National herald.
Greece’s Citizen Protection Minister Yannis Oikonomou expressed his condolences to the police man’s family after news of his death emerged.
“The apprehension of all those involved in his murder, at every level, is the least we can do to honour his memory and a necessary response to the Greek society’s demand for justice,” Oikonomou said.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his condolences to the police officer’s family and friends. Photo: Anna.gr.
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also expressed his grief for the death of the officer. He shared his pledge to ensure the punishment of the “murderers of Rentis and the eradication of the violence.”
He also gave his condolences to officer Lyngeridis’ family and friends.
As investigations into the attack continue, an 18-year-old has been arrested following the incident and is facing charges of attempted manslaughter.
Georgios Lyngeridis’ funeral will be held this Friday at 1:30 pm in Athens, Greece.
People from all around Greece came together to pay tribute to the legendary singer Vasilis Karras at his funeral on Wednesday.
The service, held in Kokkinochori, Kavala, was filled with many who adored and respected the singer.
The funeral was held at the Holy Temple of Agios Nestor, with the funeral speech delivered by the artistic director of the Symphony Orchestra of New Greece, Evangelos Arambatzis.
CNN shared that many of the former singer’s colleagues, friends and residents of the area came together to pay their respects at Karras’ funeral.
Many well known Greek singers were also spotted at the funeral including Despina Vandi, Antonis Remos, Paola, Giannis Ploutarhos, Phoebus, Dantis, and Christos Menidiatis.
The Saint Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Irquit, northern Israel has been hit by a Hezbollah anti-tank missile, according to The Times of Israel.
Israel’s Defence Forces (IDF) shared on X that “the attack is not only a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 but also a violation of the freedom of worship.”
The IDF also confirmed that nine soldiers were injured after rescuing an elderly man in his 80’s who was found wounded from the Hezbollah attack. The missile was fired from Lebanon.
Hezbollah attacked the St. Mary’s Greek-Orthodox Church of Iqrit in northern Israel.
An anti-tank missile from Lebanon directly hit the church, injuring a civilian.
This attack is not only a clear violation of @UN Security Council Resolution 1701, but also a violation of the…
One of the soldiers has been put in a serious condition, while the others were reported in light-to-moderate condition.
The military in Israel said that Hezbollah also fired a missile from near a mosque in southern Lebanon’s Yaroun area.
“This is further proof of Hezbollah’s cynical exploitation of Lebanese civilians and holy sites for its terrorist activity,” the Israel Defense Forces said.
