OnThisDay in 1995, Australian tennis player, Nick Kyrgios, was born in Canberra, Australia. Kyrgios has won the Australian Open doubles championship in 2022 with Thanasi Kokkinakis, he was a runner up for Wimbledon in 2022 and a winner for the Hopman Cup in 2016! Happy birthday!
The Greek Orthodox Community of St. George, Brisbane, Australia held a rememberance ceremony in honour…
In 2017, Russian builders discovered the head of a 2,500-year-old terracotta statue of a Greek…
Lazarákia are small, sweet spice breads made in Greece and Cyprus by Orthodox Christians on…
On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ when he raised Lazarus from the dead after he had lain in the grave four days.
Greek meteorologists have issued a warning about an impending surge of Sahara dust and mud rainfalls set to affect the country over the next few days. The Sahara dust wave has already commenced yesterday, Monday, April 22, and is projected to reach its peak today, Tuesday, April 23, particularly during the noon and afternoon hours.
Saint George the Great Martyr and Triumphant is celebrated on May 6, 2024 this year. The…
The ancient Olive Tree of Vouves (Elia Vouvon) is located in the village of Ano Vouves on the island of Crete and is believed to be the oldest olive tree in the world, which still produces olives.
Introducing the “Connecting Greeks Podcast,” a captivating audio series dedicated to celebrating and exploring the rich cultural heritage, history, and experiences of individuals of Greek descent worldwide
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of…
Mitropanos sadly passed away on April 17, 2012 after suffering from a heart attack and pulmonary edema. He will always be remembered as one of Greece’s most recognisable voices and legend of the rebetika genre.
Thousands convened to honour the heritage and commemorate the 1821 Revolution. Schools, communities, clubs, welfare…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW premier Chris Minns have placed flowers at a makeshift memorial in Bondi Junction to commemorate the victims of the stabbing event
In ancient Greece, figs were considered a staple food and were highly valued for their nutritional benefits. They were not only consumed as a delicious fruit but also had various uses in everyday life. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of figs in ancient Greece!
On this day, April 12, 2018, flight lieutenant Giorgos Baltadoros lost his life. The fallen…
Despina Achladioti known as the Lady of Ro (Κυρά της Ρω) was a passionate Greek…
About halfway up to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis on Patmos is the Cave of the…
Although encouraged by the ancient Greeks, the Olympic marathon is a fully modern invention.
Born Georgios Angelopoulos from the village of Dimitsana in Arcadia the Peloponnese. He was a…
Following former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrisons’ formal resignation in February this year to take…
