A Greek family in Melbourne is trying to rebuild their lives after a devastating fire, triggered by Christmas tree decorations, destroyed their home in Glen Waverley. The fire caused irreparable damage, and the family lost all their belongings just days before Christmas. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help raise funds for their recovery. The fire also spread to neighboring homes, and it took 38 firefighters nearly an hour to bring the blaze under control.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis, and their children Sofia, Konstantinos, and Daphne, listened to Christmas carols from various regions of Greece at the Maximos Mansion. The carols were sung by members of the Lyceum of Greek Women, the Greek Guides Corps, and the Music School of Ptolemaida. The family exchanged well wishes and gifts with the carolers for the holiday season.
The Parish of St. Elijah the Zealot Church – Sahnaya issued a statement announcing the…
Starting December 11, 2024, Greece will offer a special “Christmas Basket” as part of its expanded “Household Basket” initiative. The basket will include traditional holiday items like lamb, goat, turkey, tsoureki buns, New Year pies, and chocolate, with prices expected to be competitive or lower than last year. Available through January 3, 2025, the initiative aims to make holiday meals more affordable for Greek households.