Lendlease, Mirvac and Coombes Property Group have been appointed to deliver Sydney’s Hunter Street Metro precinct, including two commercial towers above the future Metro West interchange in the CBD.
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Iconic Greek journalist Giorgos Papadakis, longtime host of ANT1’s Kalimera Ellada, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2026, at age 74 from a heart attack. His cremation service will take place on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Ritsona Crematorium in Chalkida. In lieu of wreaths, the family requests donations to specified charities.
Athanasios Limnios, a key figure in Perth’s Greek community, has dedicated decades to philanthropy, education, and business, recently honoured by the Orthodox Church.
“Gen Z Adelaide property investor Zach Hristodoulopoulos built a $5M portfolio before 30 by buying land-rich ‘ugly ducklings’ and subdividing. Now running HRISTO, he’s proving young Aussies can still win big in property.
As Greece welcomes 2026, children sing timeless kalanta door-to-door, honoring Agios Vasileios with ancient melodies wishing health, prosperity, and joy—beginning with the classic lines: “Αρχιμηνιά κι αρχιχρονιά, ψηλή μου δεντρολιβανιά…”
By Greek City Times Athens – In a stark display of naval ambition, Turkish shipyards…
Grigorios Sahinidis is a taxi driver that made over 4.6 million kilometres with the same…
On this day in 2016, Christmas Day took on a bittersweet meaning with the passing of George Michael. His music, a soundtrack to countless lives, continues to resonate, reminding us of his enduring talent.
From Pagan Winter Festivals to Christian Celebrations Holidays and rituals have always been universal aspects…
In the Peloponnese, where sparks carve fleeting arcs of light inside the silence of a…
President Konstantinos Tasoulas addresses Greeks worldwide in his 2025 Christmas message, praising the Diaspora’s role in preserving Hellenism, celebrating UNESCO’s World Greek Language Day, and reaffirming Greece’s commitment to its global communities amid strengthening national and international ties.
Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis is among the top finalists for the 2025 PSAT Best Greek Athlete award, edging ahead in nominations against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stefanos Ntouskos. Known as “Manolo,” he dominated 2025 with a silver medal at the World Outdoor Championships in Tokyo, gold at the European Indoor Championships, a new Greek record of 6.08m, and becoming the first Greek to consistently clear 6 meters.
Greek pop star Giorgos Mazonakis is facing a lawsuit from a 21-year-old singer alleging inappropriate behaviour during a nightclub collaboration — claims he denies as false and part of an organised blackmail plot.
Exclusive interview with Ifigeneia Theodoropoulou as her journey with The Voice of Greece comes to a close.
Greece is offering up to €10,000 in financial aid to encourage permanent relocation to depopulated areas in the Evros region, specifically the municipalities of Soufli, Orestiada, and Didymoteicho. The program, active as of 2025, supports single-person and multi-person households with grants paid in two installments to combat demographic decline in this border area.
Beneath Chicago’s Michigan Avenue lies the Billy Goat Tavern, a Greek-American icon founded in 1934 by immigrant William “Billy Goat” Sianis during the Great Depression. What started with a bounced $205 check and a stray goat became legendary: Sianis adopted the animal, grew a matching goatee, and rebranded his bar.
How Evan Karavitis turned Greece’s wild olive trees into one of the world’s most potent medicinal olive oils, backed by science and deep heritage.
Katerina Monogiou emphasizes that Greece stands at a pivotal crossroads, where the choices made today…
In 1967, when the band was at the peak of their success, they travelled to Greece in July and almost bought an island on the spot.
On Saturday night, George Calombaris closed the doors to Gazi Sydney for the last time. What was supposed to be a three month pop up ended up being six months of what the chef describes as a beautiful and humbling experience that has cemented his future in the harbour city.
In the lead up to Christmas, a once rowdy wharfie pub on Sussex Street has quietly re-emerged as a five-level world of Greek feasts, rooftop sunsets, disco balls and dark velvet lounges. At The Bristol, you do not just book a table. You plan an entire night under one roof.
Winter Sports World, a AU$700 million project planned for Penrith, has signed a memorandum of understanding with BonSki Group in Guangzhou as part of an NSW government trade delegation.
Melbourne filmmaker Jayson Sutcliffe spent over 20 years facing rejection until his AI-created Greek-Australian virtual singer “Dimitrii” exploded onto Spotify with debut track “Gravity,” proving that sometimes the voice that finally gets heard isn’t human at all.
Young Greek sisters in South Africa win Gold at MindHack 2025 with an AI platform designed to protect the Parthenon, showcasing innovation and Hellenic diaspora pride.
Greece has reached a historic agreement to restore Collective Labor Agreements, uniting the government, major employers, and workers’ organizations. The pact strengthens collective bargaining, reinstates full worker protections, streamlines union registries, and introduces faster dispute resolution. Legislation to implement the deal is expected in early 2026.
In an era when classical music is often dismissed as a relic – beguilingly beautiful…
Yannis Alexis Zepos is an Ambassador emeritus and a former Secretary General of the Ministry…
Olympic Meats in Marrickville, Sydney, is reviving Greek village culture with authentic, handmade dishes like tsigarídia and pork pastó. Opened in February 2025, Timothy Kassimatis’ restaurant celebrates Greek heritage, serving the diaspora and beyond with slow-cooked meats and nostalgic flavors.
Kevin Spacey says he has “no home” and is now singing in Cyprus nightclubs while hoping for a return to Hollywood after years of career setbacks.
Konstantinos Argyros’ surprise street serenade in Manhattan goes viral as he prepares for his one-night show at Barclays Centre in New York.
