A recent social media claim that Albanian is the oldest Indo-European language still in use has been debunked as oversimplified. Experts highlight Greek’s older written tradition and caution against ideological biases in linguistic narratives.
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Meta, owned by Mark Zuckerberg, supports Greece’s EU proposal for a uniform age of adulthood to protect minors from harmful social media content. The initiative, backed by automatic age verification like Greece’s Kids Wallet, aims to ensure safer online experiences for teens.
Applications Closing Soon for the Politis Family Scholarship Supporting Greek and Byzantine Studies Undergraduate and…
Enhui Pan, an 18-year-old of Chinese descent, scored 19,080/20,000 in Greece’s Panellinies, earning admission to Athens Polytechnic. Discover her inspiring story of academic success and integration.
The Greek Australian Society Mentoring Program 2025 launched in Sydney, setting records with 27 mentors and honoring Emmanuel Alfieris.
YoungHoon Kim, with a record-breaking IQ of 276, merges quantum physics and Christian faith, arguing that phenomena like entanglement and the observer effect support the existence of the soul and afterlife. His views challenge the divide between science and religion.
Novak Djokovic is planning a permanent move to Athens, Greece, following a dinner with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who approved the tennis star’s relocation. The 38-year-old was seen in Athens’ northern suburbs, seeking an English-speaking school for his children ahead of the new school year in September.
Renowned music school director Toni Kontaxakis revealed on Super Katerina that celebrated singer Elena Paparizou quietly funded a scholarship for young talent Klavdia at his conservatory. Klavdia, unaware of Paparizou’s generosity, impressed Kontaxakis at 17 with her stunning performance of “Roxanne” on The Voice.
Pharos Alliance NSW launches a landmark Strategic Plan to revitalize Modern Greek language in NSW, backed by key figures including Konstantia Zagrimanis, George Mpilokas, and Consul-General Yiannis Mallikourtis. The initiative unites educators, policymakers, and community leaders to preserve Greek as a living language through education reform, cultural programs, and community engagement.
SYDNEY – The Consulate General of Greece in Sydney and the UNSW School of Humanities…
Greece launched “Kids Wallet” on May 5, 2025, a state app enabling parents to monitor children’s screen time and verify their age online. Integrated with government services, the voluntary tool aims to protect minors, aligning with EU efforts to enhance digital safety amid rising concerns about online exposure.
Greek doctors with US-certified specialties will have their qualifications automatically recognized in Greece under a new Health Ministry regulation announced on April 30, 2025. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed the initiative with doctors, aiming to reverse brain drain and strengthen Greece’s healthcare system.
Award-winning animation studio The Hive Studio has launched a new branch in Greece in partnership with Animasyros Productions, aiming to strengthen Mediterranean storytelling and international co-productions. The expansion includes production, training programs, and support for regional talent, reinforcing Greece’s growing role in the global animation scene.
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.
