Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a message marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day, highlighting the…
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, we honour the civil rights icon and recall Archbishop Iakovos’ historic march with him in Selma, captured on LIFE Magazine’s cover – a symbol of Greek-American solidarity in the fight for equality.
The U.S. National Park Service has announced a major reshaping of its free-entry calendar for…
A call to overturn the landmark US Supreme Court decision legalising same-sex marriage America-wide is…
A growing debate in Greece has erupted over whether protests near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens undermine its sanctity or reflect the country’s democratic tradition. The discussion, sparked by online pressure and a rare public exchange between President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has exposed tensions within the government and raised questions about the balance between national symbolism and the right to protest.
The U.S. National Archives has released 230,000 pages of declassified documents on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 assassination, including FBI memos and leads, under Executive Order 14176. The files aim to shed light on the investigation but spark concerns from the King family about biased records.
Greece has announced the formation of a new police unit targeting crimes within the Roma community and imposed a ban on concerts in Athens’ Exarchia district. The government claims the moves aim to enhance public safety, but critics raise concerns over discrimination and restrictions on civil liberties.
The Victorian Government has introduced the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-Vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 to strengthen protections against vilification and hate speech. The Bill expands legal safeguards for Victorians based on race, religion, disability, gender identity, and more. It also creates new criminal offences for serious vilification, including inciting hatred and threatening harm, while safeguarding freedom of speech and religion. Bill Papastergiadis, President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, voiced strong support for the reforms, emphasizing the importance of fostering a safe, inclusive, and unified society.
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has announced that he is suing the German state…
Thousands of individuals congregated in Athens on Sunday to protest against the legalization of same-sex…
The government has rejected the idea of holding a vote on the topic of marriage…
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, we honour the civil rights icon and recall Archbishop Iakovos’ historic march with him in Selma, captured on LIFE Magazine’s cover – a symbol of Greek-American solidarity in the fight for equality.
