On November 11 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Menas.
Located in Kallithea, the Tactual Museum of Athens is a museum for the visually impaired. It was founded in 1984 by the association Lighthouse for the Blind of Greece to allow visually impaired people to become familiarised with Greek cultural heritage.
Oxi Day commemorates the anniversary of the day that former military general and Prime Minister of Greece Ioannis Metaxas said “OXI” (NO) to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, an ally of Hitler, to allow Italian forces to occupy strategic locations in Greece or otherwise face war.
Speaking on the latest episode of the Ouzo Talk Podcast, Mark Bouris recalled a recent trip to Greece that saw him uncover the reality of just how poor his father was growing up in a village in the Peloponnese during WWII.
Growing up Greek in Australia in the sixties, seventies and eighties wasn’t always easy. But according to actor and comedian George Kapiniaris, comedies like Acropolis Now helped to change attitudes towards migrant families as they integrated.
On September 23rd, 1821, the rebellious Greeks won a significant victory against the Turks, which led the way to the final liberation of Greece from the Ottomans.
During the Nazi German invasion and subsequent occupation of Greece during World War II, many many war crimes were committed on Greek soil.
Bill Papastergiadis, the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne recently met with Mr Dendias,…
From the steep cliffs overlooking the deep blue of the caldera, the shining white houses and churches with blue doors and windows, coupled with that breathtaking sunset, it’s easy to see why Santorini has become the postcard image of Greece, and why shows like My Greek Odyssey feature it. But it’s so much more than that according to host of My Greek Odyssey, Peter Maneas.
The Rugby League World Cup kicks off this October and for the first time ever, Greece will be there to take part with Greek-Australian NRL players set to feature. Greek Head Coach and North Queensland Cowboys Assistant Coach, Steve Georgallis, joined South Sydney Rabbitohs and Greek hooker, Peter Mamouzelos on the Ouzo Talk Podcast to talk about the historic tournament and the role their families have played in inspiring their involvement.
During the first year of the Greek Revolution, Greeks took up arms to seek freedom…
On August 26, 1959, the Mini Cooper was officially launched by British Greek motor vehicle…
Mykonos, famous for its exorbitant prices that can quickly empty the wallets of vacationers, can also be a hotspot for numerous criminals who flock there like bees to honey.
The beautiful Church of Panagia Paraportiani in Mykonos, Cyclades is among the most photographed churches not only in Greece but in the entire world.
Aliki Vougiouklaki is Greece’s all-time favourite actress and many argue no other performer has come…
A Code Renegade command brought the Greek authorities to a state of alert after a corresponding signal was received from the NATO air traffic control centre in Spain (CAOC Torrejón) about a civilian aircraft that did not respond to air traffic control. The Renegade Code is usually a distress signal that the aircraft has been hijacked.
Well-known model Christos Koutelas has passed away suddenly this morning after a suspected heart attack, leaving his family devastated as revealed in a heart breaking Facebook post by his twin brother.
Kate Middleton, 40, arrives today for the men’s finals at WimbledonDuke and Duchess of Cambridge…
Greek leaders raised $32,950 to honour Greek migrants to Australia for the 200th anniversary of…
Italian police have seized the yacht of Alexey Mordasov, Russia’s richest man, who was sanctioned by the European Union this week following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
