Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at his inauguration ceremony as honorary president of the Greek-Israeli Friendship Association expressed his deep love for Thessaloniki. With emotion still evident in the moments that preceded his…
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Commonly used in every day as part of the Greek language, when many Greek idioms are translated literally the results are often very puzzling and sometimes hilarious for non-Greek speakers. Here are some of our favourite and funny Greek one-liners.
Sea turtles live on earth for more than 100 million years. They spend their lives in the sea and they come ashore to lay their eggs on sandy beaches during the appropriate…
Greece has lashed out at the ludicrous claims made by the British Museum that the Parthenon sculptures, removed illegally at the behest of Lord Elgin, was retrieved “in the rubble” around the…
No monkeypox virus was detected in the laboratory examination of a sample from the suspected case involving a man who is being treated at Attiko Hospital, according to health ministry sources on…
Members of a “family-owned transgender pornography production company” have been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a seven-year-old girl. One of these members, Marina Volz, a biological male who identifies as a…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Boston where he will address the 146th Boston College Graduation Ceremony on Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday he will participate in the proceedings of the…
Although we often associate loukoumi with Turkey or Cyprus, one of the best places to have this amazing sweet is in Syros. Dressed in white, hawking their ware: “Come on, come get…
Meet the new party wear designer on the block: Georgia Constance. Georgia Constance is a boutique party wear brand based in Sydney, Australia that launched in 2020. Drawing on her Greek heritage, founder and designer Georgia Constance owes her concept to the island of Mykonos.
Today Greece and Greeks worldwide commemorate the death of Captain Konstantinos Iliakis who lost his life on May 23rd, 2006, while defending his country. A Greek F-16 and a Turkish F-16 collided…
Greek tennis star, world No.4 Maria Sakkari cruised her way into the French Open second round after defeating French hope Clara Burel 6-2, 6-3 in their first-round match on Court Philippe Chatrier…
A British man has reportedly dumped his wife for a 22 year old female Ukrainian refugee who had moved in with them reported the Daily Mail. According to the media outlet, Tony…
Greece remains the world’s leading maritime force according to the latest annual report by the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) reports Hellenic Shipping News. “Greek shipping, which ranks first in the world…
The Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney held its annual Mother’s Day luncheon in support of Westmead Children’s Hospital last Tuesday, May 18 at the Australian Golf Club. The event paid tribute to successful…
Greek pensions are set for the first increase in more than 12 years, said Deputy Labour and Social Affairs Minister Panos Tsakloglou during an inteview with ANA news agency on Sunday. “2023…
Greek Tourism Minister Mr Vassilis Kikilias is scheduled for a zoom conference this week with the Greek Australian community where he will talk about the link between trade and tourism and how…
Police officers arrested 17 individuals about the fan clashes during the Greek Cup Final. The tensions delayed kickoff for half an hour, and the first half was also stopped for 35 minutes…
Laskarina Bouboulina (1771-1825) was a Greek revolutionary and naval commander. An Arvanite Greek born in a Constantinople prison, Bouboulina was the daughter of a ship captain from the island of Hydra. When…
Traditional recipes in Santorini are based on authentic local produce and due to the enriched volcanic soil in Thira and the dry, humid climate, here you will taste some of the most…
Greek City Times is proud to present a weekly historical snapshot from the archives of the ‘In Their Own Image: Greek Australians’ national project by photographer Effy Alexakis and historian Leonard Janiszewski.…
Commonly used in every day as part of the Greek language, when many Greek idioms are translated literally the results are often very puzzling and sometimes hilarious for non-Greek speakers. Here are some of our favourite and funny Greek one-liners.
Meet the new party wear designer on the block: Georgia Constance. Georgia Constance is a boutique party wear brand based in Sydney, Australia that launched in 2020. Drawing on her Greek heritage, founder and designer Georgia Constance owes her concept to the island of Mykonos.
Traditional recipes in Santorini are based on authentic local produce…
The Region of Thessaly in Northern Greece has announced an awe-inspiring tourism project entitled ‘Routes of Faith’, an initiative which aims to connect two landmark sites of Orthodox Christianity, the Meteora and Mount Athos.
Laskarina Bouboulina (1771-1825) was a Greek revolutionary and naval commander.…
Greek City Times is proud to present a weekly historical…
The Australian Labor Party has won the federal election 2022 in what was a brutal defeat for the Coalition, with Anthony Albanese set to become the next Prime Minister of Australia.
Magdalini Pavlidou, from Uzala in today’s Black Sea coast of…
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he is marrying…
The Australian Labor Party has won the federal election 2022 in what was a brutal defeat for the Coalition, with Anthony Albanese set to become the next Prime Minister of Australia.
Magdalini Pavlidou, from Uzala in today’s Black Sea coast of…
Irini Mourelatou of the Eznepidis family, niece of Agios Paisios…
The Republic of China (Taiwan) has 14 tiny diplomatic allies,…
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.
Konstantinos Argiros, the best-selling Greek artist of his generation, was…
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…
Traditional recipes in Santorini are based on authentic local produce…
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…
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Greek tennis star, world No.4 Maria Sakkari cruised her way…
Fans of Greek Cup finalists Panathinaikos and PAOK have clashed…
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Konstantinos Argiros, the best-selling Greek artist of his generation, was…
Greek City Times had the pleasure of chatting with former 1964 Miss Universe, Greek actress, model, and beauty queen Corinna Tsopei.
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The Region of Thessaly in Northern Greece has announced an awe-inspiring tourism project entitled ‘Routes of Faith’, an initiative which aims to connect two landmark sites of Orthodox Christianity, the Meteora and Mount Athos.
Greek airports have seen an increase in passenger traffic, soaring…
Hospitality group Brown Hotels is opening its first five-star seaside…
Stella Doumanis is an over fifty, fabulous fashionista and, contrary to her Instagram handle, she is not ageing disgracefully. Stella’s style tips, in both fashion and interior design have been lighting up her Instagram page @ageingdisgracefully over the past few years. She is pioneering the way for women over 50 to embrace their age, their ever present silver locks, and their place in society as style icons.
Interior designer and architect Alessia Demetz is founder and CEO at Alesya de Monaco – a new private membership club where high-valued individuals have access to the most exclusive private collections beloved by royalty.
Marcelo Ricardo Zeballos is a contemporary artist whose works show the ideal woman, self-sufficient, complete and independent.
Yogurt has always held a special place in the Greek…
Whether you prefer to take a leisurely stroll and window shop, or head to a hub where you can find all your favourite brands and stores in the one spot, Athens has all of your shopping needs covered. Read our guide for shopping in Athens complete with shopping tips.
“The Evzones Collection” by Nick Bourdaniotis is opening in Sydney,…
Interior designer and architect Alessia Demetz is founder and CEO at Alesya de Monaco – a new private membership club where high-valued individuals have access to the most exclusive private collections beloved by royalty.
As part of the celebrations of 200 years of Greek Independence, from March 13 until April 3 2022, St. Basil’s NSW/ACT will be hosting an ‘1821 Greek Art Exhibition’ in Australia at Sydney Town Hall, featuring authentic and rare exhibits from the Greek War Museum and traditional Greek costumes from the collection ‘Heroes Made of Metal’ by the internationally renowned sculptor Nikos Floros.
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