‘Bring Back the Romance’ is set to charm audiences with heart, humour and honesty
Adelaide
In the midst of COVID-19, driven by her deep love for Greece, Krystal Katsenos embarked on a journey to bridge the gap of authentic, gourmet Greek produce in the Australian market.
This love has exploded into ‘The Greek Providore’, a flourishing gourmet retailer providing a curated selection of Greek artisanal delights.
Experience the vibrancy of Greek culture this May with events across Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria. From the soulful sounds of Greek film classics by Cats and the Canary in Melbourne to the powerful retelling of Greek myths in Goddesses Unleashed, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss Queensland’s Paniyiri Greek Festival, featuring traditional dance, music, and delicious souvlaki, or Adelaide’s Festival Hellenika, offering mosaic workshops and guided tours.
In a monumental moment for international basketball, two of Europe’s most storied clubs—Panathinaikos BC AKTOR of Greece and KK Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade of Serbia—will travel to Australia this September to compete in the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, hosted for the first time outside of Europe by the National Basketball League (NBL).
The St. George Greek Orthodox Community and Parish Thebarton marks its 65th anniversary, alongside the 55th anniversary of Very Reverend Father Diogenis Patsouris’ appointment and St. George’s Day, with a vibrant festival featuring Greece’s Presidential Guard, distinguished guests, and cultural celebrations.
St Basil’s Homes in South Australia marked Anzac Day with a heartfelt ceremony, welcoming the Hellenic Presidential Guard for their fifth visit. The event honored residents, veterans, and the shared Greek-Australian heritage, celebrating courage, sacrifice, and community.
The Evzones, Greece’s elite Presidential Guard, led the Greece contingent in Adelaide’s ANZAC Day March 2025, their fustanella uniforms dazzling thousands. Honoring ANZAC-Greek wartime sacrifices, their disciplined march was a cultural highlight of a poignant day of remembrance.
Thebarton Hellenic Festival 2025 will be held on Sunday, April 27th, St George Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Rose Street, Thebarton, South Australia from 12.30pm to late.
On April 25, 2025, the West Torrens Memorial Gardens hosted the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, where the Hellenic Presidential Guard from Greece joined the Honourable Tom Koutsantonis MP to honor the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand military personnel, symbolizing the enduring bond between the nations.
The acclaimed Greek film I Exist (Yparho), titled Stelios in Australia, chronicles the captivating life of legendary folk singer Stelios Kazantzidis. Directed by Giorgos Tsemperopoulos and starring Christos Mastoras, it will be screened in Melbourne and Sydney on April 23, 2025, offering a unique glimpse into the iconic artist’s journey from humble beginnings to cultural icon.
The iconic Greek Presidential Guards, known as Evzones, have arrived in Australia for a special 12-day tour, visiting Adelaide and Sydney to honour ANZAC Day 2025. Discover their full schedule and the historic significance of their visit.
George and Thalia Dardamanis are breathing new life into the classic Elliniko coffee.
The powerful documentary Anzac The Greek Chapter will premiere in Adelaide on Sunday, 4 May 2025, at the Henley and Grange RSL as part of Festival Hellenika. Screening from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the 90-minute film recounts the Anzac role in defending Greece during Hitler’s 1941 invasion.
Evzones Visit Sydney & Adelaide 2025: Honouring Anzac Day & Greek Australian Bonds. The Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) will visit Australia from April 23 to May 4, 2025, joining Anzac Day commemorations and cultural events in Adelaide and Sydney. Hosted by the Hellenic Studies Foundation, Hellenic Club Sydney, and the Joint Committee for the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete, this historic tour celebrates the deep ties between Greece and Australia.
The event will be hosted by leading events production business Tridis Productions.
A Greek Parliament delegation will visit Sydney for the March 25th National Day celebrations, followed by the Evzones’ participation in ANZAC Week events across Sydney and Adelaide from April 28th to May 4th. The MPs, led by Stavros Keletsi, will engage with community leaders and hold a press conference on March 27th, highlighting the strong Greece-Australia bond.
Get ready for the Yiasou Adelaide Greek Festival, hitting Bonython Park on April 5th and 6th, 2025. This vibrant two-day event promises to be Adelaide’s biggest Greek celebration in years, featuring authentic food from every region of Greece, traditional daytime performances, and a lively Greek Island-style party at night—open to all of South Australia.
Tennis star Andriana Petrakis has been awarded a $10k Young Achiever Scholarship at the 2025 Woman of the Year Awards. Ranked number five internationally in the women’s singles People with an Intellectual Impairment category, Petrakis is not only a rising sports star but also a passionate disability advocate
The Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, will return to Adelaide, South Australia, for ANZAC Day 2025, celebrating the deep bond between ANZACs and Greece. Relive their 2019 march and discover what’s in store.
Three Greek Australians have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. Kleoniki Matziaris-Garay, Dr. James Markos, and Panagiotis Tsokas received medals for their work in community service, medical research, and local government, respectively.
Join the Semaphore Greek Festival on January 18-19, 2025, at Semaphore Foreshore for a celebration of Greek culture. Enjoy live music, traditional dances, family-friendly activities, and delicious food, with the theme “Όλοι Μαζί” (“All Together”) reflecting community and unity. Highlights include celebrity host George Diakomichalis, performances by Xara Dimitriou and Enosis Band, and exciting competitions. Proceeds benefit local initiatives and cultural preservation.
Thanasi Kokkinakis has unveiled his new Greek-inspired shorts featuring a Spartan warrior motif, designed in collaboration with Cotton On. While the shorts are not yet available for sale, fans can sign up for updates on Greek City Times to be the first to know when the collection launches. Kokkinakis shared that the design is a way to honor his Greek heritage and the loyal support from his fans.
A celebration of Greek culture and multiculturalism will take place at Henley Beach this Sunday, with the Blessing of the Waters ceremony followed by a Greek Festival featuring music, dance, and food.
Hometown hero Thanasi Kokkinakis thrilled the Adelaide crowd, battling through a three-set thriller to defeat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(4) and advance to the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International. The exhilarating match, lasting over three hours, saw Kokkinakis secure his fourth career ATP quarter-final appearance in Adelaide.
Jessica Pegula cruised past Maria Sakkari in straight sets (6-4, 6-1) at the WTA Adelaide 1/8-finals, showcasing dominant serving and aggressive baseline play.
Maria Sakkari advanced to the next round of the Adelaide International with a dominant 6-3,…
Thanasi Kokkinakis’s thrilling victory over Yoshihito Nishioka at the Adelaide International wasn’t the only highlight…
Hometown hero Thanasi Kokkinakis fought through a challenging first-round match to cap off a successful…
Kokkinakis, Gadecki, and Jones are set to ignite the Adelaide International with the power of home-court advantage. Last year’s champion Kokkinakis returns to The Drive, while Gadecki faces a tough challenge against Kasatkina. Rising star Jones makes her tournament debut, adding to the local excitement.
The legal battle over the estate of South Australian matriarch Florence Gemenis Polites has intensified as twin grandsons join the existing Supreme Court challenge against her will. The complex dispute involves multiple family members, millions in assets and debts, and allegations of family strife.
