Elena Tsagrinou has released her 2021 Eurovision song “El Diablo”. The music video is available exclusively on the Panik Records website. Elena’s entry is a powerful pop song about falling in love…
As reported on GCT, the NK Foundation founded by Greek-Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, teamed up with Old El Paso to ‘Make Some Noise for Australia’. Every time an Aussie player played a match…
Greece’s national health system is under growing pressure due to a worrying rise in coronavirus infections. On Wednesday, the country reported 1,913 new cases and 28 deaths. Speaking at a regular press…
As reported on GCT, 97-year old Greek shipowner and World War II veteran, Iakovos Tsounis, has donated his entire fortune to the Greek armed forces. Tsounis, who stated that he wants to…
Qantas has confirmed it is working to restart international travel by the end of October 2021 and increase travel with New Zealand in July. The announcement was made on Thursday as the…
The regional unit of Arcadia in the central Peloponnese, will enter a hard covid-19 lockdown as of Thursday. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection made the announcement on Wednesday following a spike…
British tourists who have received the covid-19 vaccine may be allowed into Greece from as early as May. Earlier this week, Boris Johnson announced that foreign holidays could be permitted from 17…
Greece will not lift lockdown restrictions in Athens on March 1 as previously planned, following a sharp increase in coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. “The sharp increase in…
India’s Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the UN, blasted Turkey on Wednesday about its violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions relating to its occupation of Cyprus, WION News reported.…
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in a tweet that an embassy will be opening in the West African country of Senegal and that the Foreign Ministry will adopt French as a…
Another 122 recognised refugees departed today by air from Mytilene to the German city of Hannover. This is the second relocation of people from Mytilene under the relocation program, which is implemented…
Ankara is asking for explanations from Athens why the “removal of an Ottoman cemetery in the area of Halkidiki, without due attention”, is proceeding according to an announcement of the Turkish Ministry…
In December 2020, the European Union signed a landmark trade deal – the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) with China. The deal was struck in the last days of December after last-minute…
A 26-year-old pregnant woman from Afghanistan will testify before the Prosecutor’s Office for the accusation of arson. The Afghan woman set herself on fire on Sunday morning in the Kera Tepe migrant…
A year before AEK enters its new stadium – it is estimated that it will be ready in the middle of the 2021-22 season – Sputnik Hellas was at the construction site…
Last night a fire broke out in the immigrant camp of Haradinini, Thebes. The facility is near Thebes’ town, some 90 kilometres (55 miles) from the Greek capital. It said the boy…
Athens exudes a unique charm and despite the covid-19 pandemic, visitors still recommend visiting the Greek capital. According to ‘The Visitor Satisfaction and Hotel Performance’ survey by the Athens-Attica and Argosaronic Hoteliers Association, 43%…
Professor Vrasidas Karalis, from the University of Sydney, will present an online lecture entitled “Did the Greek Revolution of 1821 really happen? Myths, counter-myths and historical knowledge’, on Thursday 4 March 2021.…
International holiday bookings surged by as much as 600% after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled the roadmap out of lockdown. Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and Thomas Cook reported a jump in bookings…
*Content warning: This story may contain graphic descriptions and strong language, which could be confronting and disturbing. Greek Australian Chanel Contos, a former student of private school Kambala, last week launched a…
As reported on GCT, the NK Foundation founded by Greek-Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, teamed up with Old El Paso to ‘Make Some Noise for Australia’. Every time an Aussie player played a match…
*Content warning: This story may contain graphic descriptions and strong…
Souzoukakia (Σουτζουκάκια): These Greek oblong shaped meatballs made with cumin,…
Starting on 22nd February and running for one week only, a visit to Woolloomooloo wharf will feel like a trip to Greece as MOLO transforms itself into MOLO/Mykonos.
Apart from Cyprus, here are the 10 cities around the world that have the largest populations of Greek people.
The celebrated Greek statesman Pericles is credited with ordering the design and construction of the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC as a temple for Athena—the goddess of wisdom, arts and literature and war. Still dominating the modern city of Athens, the Parthenon is a magnificent testimony to the glory and renown the city enjoyed throughout antiquity. Pericles had made no idle boast then when he emphatically stated that ‘…we shall be the marvel of the present day and of ages yet to come.
Apart from Cyprus, here are the 10 cities around the world that have the largest populations of Greek people.
A new outdoor exhibition for the 200-year anniversary of the Greek Revolution, showcases portraits of the heroes of the 1821 Revolution was inaugurated a few days ago, at Vasilissis Sophias street in Athens, right in front of the National Gardens.
Facebook has banned legitimate Australian news from its platform, following its dispute with the Australian Government, threatening the businesses and livelihoods of smaller publishers and causing major disruption to important health, community and emergency services in Australia. Labelled a ‘dog act against all Australians’ by Australian News journalist Joe Hildebrand, the move means that people in Australia can no longer post links to news stories on Facebook.
Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou (Γεώργιος Ν. Παπανικολάου) was a Greek physician who was…
In December 2020, the European Union signed a landmark trade…
Apart from Cyprus, here are the 10 cities around the world that have the largest populations of Greek people.
The Nord, Blue, Turk, Yamal and South Streams, as well…
The EU and U.S. seem oblivious to threats made last…
Greek City sits down virtually with Terry to break down the highly competitive sport of boxing, what boxing means to him, being a proud Greek and a passionate advocate for his sport.
Elena Tsagrinou has released her 2021 Eurovision song “El Diablo”.…
Last week, GCT followers had an exclusive first look at…
The celebrated Greek statesman Pericles is credited with ordering the design and construction of the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC as a temple for Athena—the goddess of wisdom, arts and literature and war. Still dominating the modern city of Athens, the Parthenon is a magnificent testimony to the glory and renown the city enjoyed throughout antiquity. Pericles had made no idle boast then when he emphatically stated that ‘…we shall be the marvel of the present day and of ages yet to come.
A new outdoor exhibition for the 200-year anniversary of the Greek Revolution, showcases portraits of the heroes of the 1821 Revolution was inaugurated a few days ago, at Vasilissis Sophias street in Athens, right in front of the National Gardens.
Pantelis Pantelidis was one of Greece’s most loved and popular singers.…
Souzoukakia (Σουτζουκάκια): These Greek oblong shaped meatballs made with cumin,…
Starting on 22nd February and running for one week only, a visit to Woolloomooloo wharf will feel like a trip to Greece as MOLO transforms itself into MOLO/Mykonos.
Greek Australian fitness queen Kayla Itsines has revealed her go-to…
Chamomile is one of Greece’s most popular teas and this…
A number of Greek eateries were commended at the annual…
As reported on GCT, the NK Foundation founded by Greek-Australian tennis…
Former Socceroo defender Tony Popovic has become the latest Australian…
Greece’s ‘Lord of the Rings’, Eleftherios Petrounias, announced his candidacy…
Greece’s men’s water polo team has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, beating Russia 13-10 at the World Qualification Tournament in Rotterdam.
Elena Tsagrinou has released her 2021 Eurovision song “El Diablo”.…
To the dance floor please… Ada Nicodemou and Aric Yegudkin.…
Giorgos Mazonakis proved that snow wasn’t going to stop him…
US production company Fox Entertainment is working on a new…
2005 Eurovision winner Helena Paparizou, recently released the music video…
Qantas has confirmed it is working to restart international travel…
International holiday bookings surged by as much as 600% after…
Emirates has announced it will resume daily services to Newark…
As part of the plans, international travel will be able to resume on May 17, provided that infection rates stay low and no new variants of coronavirus emerge.
Greek airports have begun compulsory testing on arrival for passengers from the United…
Romance is in the air with Valentine’s Day just a…
Have you ever wondered how the famous Spanish clothing company…
The love for Greek cultural heritage and a desire to share it with the whole world led to the creation of Greek brand SOPHIA, now being sold worldwide including at the iconic Louvre and British Museums.
Italian luxury fashion house Versace debuted ‘Versacepolis’ over the weekend, which was iconic in so many ways.
Inspired by the recognition that Kastellorizio’s once thriving culture was being lost and scattered, Nick Bogiatzis’ latest book ‘Kastellorizian Jewellery. A Dispersed Archive of a Past Culture’ provides an absorbing and informative insight into the island’s jewellery.
Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Aegean Sea’s ‘holy island’ Patmos is one of the most peaceful and majestic destinations in Greece, where Saint John the Theologian wrote both his Gospel and the Apocalypse around 95AD.
In the northeastern part of Corfu, one finds an impressive…
“The Butterfly” is currently being built in Vouliagmeni, a seaside…
Embodying the philosophy of eco-emotional intelligence, the €25 million Metropolitan Sea Airport of Elefsina that has gained the attention and praise of the international architecture community is set to open its doors next year.
When Steve (Skevos) Tsoukalas arrived in Sydney in 1964 at the young age of 19, he was filled with awe when he first saw the Opera House. Little did he know that his incredible connection with the Opera House would still be enduring over 50 years later.