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Like a scene straight out of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Chris Koikas grew up directly next door to his Greek grandparents. However, instead of working in his parents’ travel agency like the protagonist in that film, he’s become one of the youngest barristers in NSW.
Battle of Maniaki BEFORE THE BATTLE At the beginning of 1825, the Greek Revolution was in great danger, not only by Ibrahim, but also by the civil war. After the captivity of…
On this solemn day of remembrance of the Pontic Genocide, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the third Centennial Pilgrimage to Pontos and Asia Minor from August 8 to August 19, 2022. This…
NSW Health has issued a health alert after identifying a “probable case” of monkeypox in Sydney in a returned traveller from Europe. The man in his 40s developed a mild illness several…
One of the world’s biggest Greek sporting superstars has thrown his support behind Greek Australian boxer George Kambosos Junior as he counts down to his record-setting title defence against Devin Haney on June 5.…
Twenty refugees were rescued by two Hellenic Coast Guard vessels in the sea waters of Kolimbia, east of the island of Rhodes on Saturday. According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, 5 refugees…
Eighty-one years ago, the dark clouds of war that had covered the entire European continent, extended over the blue skies of Crete. The proud people of the great island, accustomed to the…
Marinella is one of Greece’s most popular singers of all time, with her successful career spanning several decades, she is loved by generations of Greeks worldwide. Born on May 20, 1938, in…
Former US president George W Bush made the ultimate Freudian slip when he accidentally condemned Russia’s military operation in Ukraine as an “unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq”. The 75-year-old, who sent…
A shooting between Pakistani compatriots on Tuesday afternoon brought the Thessaloniki neighbhourhood of Evosmos to a standstill. According to Thess Today, three Pakistanis aged 18, 20 and 33 headed to a house…
Vangelis Papathanassiou, better known to international audiences simply as Vangelis, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79. The Academy Award winner died Tuesday at a hospital in France, where he…
One of the longstanding mascots of the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos is the pelican affectionately known as Petros. What makes Petros’ infamy all the more interesting is the fact that pelicans are…
The Greek genocide, which included the Pontian genocide instigated by the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish national movement, is one of the darkest chapters in all of Greece’s long history. It included…
During the Greek Genocide of 1913-23, nearly a million Greeks were massacred, with 353,000 of those from the region of Pontus alone, and although there are many famous guerilla leaders, few know…
GREEK GENOCIDE: The Pontian Greeks who fought hard and bravely against Turkish genocide perpetrators
Today we commemorate the Pontian Greek victims of the Greek Genocide, perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks and Kemalists. During the genocide, up to one million Greeks were exterminated by Ottoman and Kemalist…
The details of horrendous animal abuse committed on Tuesday in Thessaloniki are shocking, as it became known that an unknown person or persons slaughtered and mutilated two stray kittens. The whole neighbourhood…
“Greece has targeted Istanbul, with the backs of the West,” the retired Turkish military commander and security expert Coşkun Başbuğ provocatively claimed. Speaking on the Haber Global television network, Başbuğ analysed the…
Greece welcomes the historic decision of Finland and Sweden to apply for NATO membership, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The inclusion of two additional European partners, with deep-rooted democratic traditions…
There has been a flurry of reactions in Turkish media to the speech given by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the US Congress on May 17. Titled: “Applauded 37 times in…
May 19, 1821. Chania (Crete). Serif Pasha arrests the Bishop of Kissamos, Melchizedek Despotakis, on false charges. He hands over Melchizedek to the Turkish mob, who hang him and mutilate his body.…
Like a scene straight out of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Chris Koikas grew up directly next door to his Greek grandparents. However, instead of working in his parents’ travel agency like the protagonist in that film, he’s become one of the youngest barristers in NSW.
“Defibrillators are a must to help the number 1 played sport in the country and for all codes.” A household name and one that is synonymous with football, Andy Paschalidis is fighting hard for defibrillators to be on-hand at all sporting grounds across Australia.
There is nothing more delightful than a light and fluffy Greek…
With the Australian federal election fast approaching, Anthony Albanese MP, lead of the Australian Labor Party, sends an important message to all Australians.
The Australian Labor Party has pledged a 1.8 million dollar commitment for the GCM’s Greek Centre Hub project. This funding acknowledges the integrality of the Greek community to the thriving multiculturalism in Victoria and will allow for the expansion of Greek Community of Melbourne’s cultural, educational and community programs as the nation emerges from the pandemic.
GREEK GENOCIDE: The Pontian Greeks who fought hard and bravely against Turkish genocide perpetrators
Today we commemorate the Pontian Greek victims of the Greek…
May 19, 1821. Chania (Crete). Serif Pasha arrests the Bishop…
Geneva, Switzerland Greek Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis is on a career-best…
“Defibrillators are a must to help the number 1 played sport in the country and for all codes.” A household name and one that is synonymous with football, Andy Paschalidis is fighting hard for defibrillators to be on-hand at all sporting grounds across Australia.
“Today we pause to reflect on the victims of the…
Like a scene straight out of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Chris Koikas grew up directly next door to his Greek grandparents. However, instead of working in his parents’ travel agency like the protagonist in that film, he’s become one of the youngest barristers in NSW.
“Defibrillators are a must to help the number 1 played sport in the country and for all codes.” A household name and one that is synonymous with football, Andy Paschalidis is fighting hard for defibrillators to be on-hand at all sporting grounds across Australia.
With the Australian federal election fast approaching, Anthony Albanese MP, lead of the Australian Labor Party, sends an important message to all Australians.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to veto the Swedish…
Julian Hill MP is the Federal Member for the Bruce electorate in Victoria and a man who, in his own words, is “passionate about a fairer Australia.” Greek City Times caught up with Julian just ahead of the federal election, and here’s what he had to say.
Marinella is one of Greece’s most popular singers of all…
Vangelis Papathanassiou, better known to international audiences simply as Vangelis,…
On the occasion of the day against homophobia on May…
The Australian Labor Party has pledged a 1.8 million dollar commitment for the GCM’s Greek Centre Hub project. This funding acknowledges the integrality of the Greek community to the thriving multiculturalism in Victoria and will allow for the expansion of Greek Community of Melbourne’s cultural, educational and community programs as the nation emerges from the pandemic.
Eurovision 2022 champions Kalush Orchestra returned to Ukraine and were…
There is nothing more delightful than a light and fluffy Greek…
Kolokythakia Tiganita (in Greek: κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά)- fried zucchini chips are delicious…
Everyone loves fries. Whether they are skinny, chunky, crinkly or…
After 32 years, effectively since the fall of communism in…
Tourlou Tourlou is Greece’s answer to French ratatouille, however more liberal with the vegetables and extra virgin olive oil content. Full of hearty veggies and extra virgin olive oil goodness, this vegan dish is delicious and perfect to make any time of the year.
One of the world’s biggest Greek sporting superstars has thrown…
Geneva, Switzerland Greek Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis is on a career-best…
“Defibrillators are a must to help the number 1 played sport in the country and for all codes.” A household name and one that is synonymous with football, Andy Paschalidis is fighting hard for defibrillators to be on-hand at all sporting grounds across Australia.
Greek striker Giorgos Giakoumakis hit out at AEK Athens only…
There is no secret that Ange Postecoglou has always wanted…
Marinella is one of Greece’s most popular singers of all…
Hollywood actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will be…
Much loved Greek singer Stelios Dionisiou has landed in Australia…
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival has announced this year’s…
More than 1000 people filled the spectacular City Recital Hall…
Greek airports have seen an increase in passenger traffic, soaring…
Hospitality group Brown Hotels is opening its first five-star seaside…
Greek City Times met recently with Greek lawyer John Tripidakis of Tripidakis & Associates, who has provided some helpful information relating to obtaining your Greek passport.
With 581 beaches, 15 marinas and six sustainable maritime tourism…
Ferry services between the Greek islands and Turkey’s coastal cities,…