In Greece, Easter greetings change with the rhythm of Holy Week — from “Kalo Pascha” to “Christos Anesti,” each phrase carries deep meaning. Here’s your guide to saying the right thing at the right time this Easter season.
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The Palace Museum’s exhibition showcasing 172 artefacts is China’s first major display of Greek antiquity.
UNESCO’s executive board has designated February 9 as “World Greek Language Day,” honoring the 1857 death of Greece’s national poet, Dionysios Solomos, and celebrating the language’s global cultural significance.
First Education, founded by Harry Mavrolefteros, was named Business of the Decade at the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards. Discover how its mission to foster passion and confidence in students led to this prestigious honour.
Thessaloniki, Greece – A groundbreaking study published on April 10, 2025, in Scientific Reports has…
Authorities in Elounda, Crete, responded swiftly on Thursday after mercury was discovered in the yard…
Thirteen international institutions, including 11 British, one French, and one Cypriot, have applied to open branch campuses in Greece under a new law greenlighting transnational education (TNE). Aimed at curbing youth emigration and attracting global talent, the reform—praised by Education Minister Sophia Zacharaki as “historic”—has sparked both optimism and protests. With universities like York and East London set to launch in 2025, Greece hopes to become a southeastern European knowledge hub, though critics fear it may undermine state institutions.
Cypriot Youth Brisbane’s new documentary, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, shares the stories of refugees who fled to Australia. Featuring interviews across three generations, the 14-minute film captures the lasting pain of loss and survival, from a sister unable to bury her brother to children hiding in trenches.
On April 3, 2025, the Coalition pledged to retain consent education in its curriculum review, despite Peter Dutton’s aim to cut “indoctrination.” Greek-Australian advocate Chanel Contos praised the bipartisan support, emphasizing its role in fostering respect among youth.
The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA), in collaboration with the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), invites Year 9-12 students to the ‘Pathways to Success’ Careers Day on May 3, 2025, at the Greek Centre in Melbourne. With over 30 leading Greek Australian professionals from diverse industries, the event will provide students with career guidance, networking opportunities, and wellbeing strategies to help shape their future success. Register now at www.hmsacareersday.com.
The third “Rebrain Greece” event in London attracted over 1,300 Greeks and 26 leading companies. Attendees explored competitive incentives—including tax cuts and salary boosts—and promising career opportunities, highlighting the transformation of Greece’s economic and labor landscape.
The Hellenic Open University suffered a ransomware attack on October 25, 2024, leading to the leak of 813 GB of personal data, including names, photos, and IBANs, onto the dark web. The breach disrupted IT systems, but backups aided recovery as an investigation continues.
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has launched its 2025 Greek History and Culture Seminars, attracting a significant audience eager to engage with insightful discussions led by emerging scholars.
Melbourne’s biggest Greek university and community event is back, as the MUnGA Ball 2025 makes its highly anticipated return on Friday, 4th April at Aerial, South Wharf.
February 9 has officially been declared as International Greek Language Day and is a day for Greeks and non-Greeks to celebrate the important role the Greek language has played in world culture.
Constantine Karatheodori (1873–1950) was a pioneering Greek mathematician whose contributions to real and complex analysis, thermodynamics, and the calculus of variations influenced some of the greatest minds of the 20th century—including Albert Einstein. His expertise in Hamilton-Jacobi equations and canonical transformations helped Einstein refine his general theory of relativity. Karatheodori held prestigious academic positions across Europe, played a key role in Greek higher education, and left a lasting legacy in both pure and applied mathematics.
Launch of Aegean Airlines Aircraft Engineer Training Scholarship Program for Aspiring Young Aviators
Aegean Airlines is paving the way for young individuals to join the thriving civil aviation sector through its newly launched Aircraft Engineer Training Scholarship Program. Since its initial introduction for pilots in 2018 and for engineers in 2022, the program has become a vital pathway to education and immediate employment in one of the fastest-growing industries globally. This initiative underscores Aegean’s commitment to supporting youth and enhancing critical aviation professions as the company marks its 25th anniversary. Applications are currently open until February 21, with classes starting on April 28 in collaboration with the Olympic Air Maintenance Training Organization.
Nisyros Island in Greece is launching an innovative 3D virtual experience of its volcano, providing users with a real-time simulation of its conditions. This digital twin project aims to boost sustainable tourism and promote the island’s volcanic history.
A landmark partnership between the Greek Ministry of Education and the Onassis Foundation will establish 22 new public schools, aiming to transform education in disadvantaged communities and provide over 6,000 students with cutting-edge learning opportunities.