Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared a heartfelt Epiphany message on January 6, 2026, emphasizing unity, determination, and optimism as Greece enters the new year. He highlighted the holiday’s renewal of strength amid global uncertainties, noting the country’s advancements in citizens’ lives, defense, and adaptive policies.
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On 17 September, Greece honours Saint Sophia and her daughters — Faith, Hope and Love — at Thessaloniki’s historic Church of Saint Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Byzantine mosaics and centuries of cultural and religious history.
Michalis Hatzigiannis shared a heartfelt Instagram post on the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, reflecting on his family’s uprooting from Kyrenia. Leafing through a cherished photo album, he recalls his grandmother’s stories of July 20, 1974, when “everything changed.” The artist describes a life violently disrupted, yet preserved through memories, songs, and hope for a better tomorrow.
Klavdia Papadhópoulos will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 with her powerful song Asteromáta, a tribute to those forced to leave their homelands. The 23-year-old, who rose to fame on The Voice of Greece, aims to inspire with a message of hope. Meanwhile, France’s Louane will perform Maman, a heartfelt ode to motherhood, at the contest in Basel, Switzerland, from May 13–17, 2025.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a heartfelt Easter message to Australia’s Greek Orthodox community, celebrating the holiday’s themes of hope and renewal. Highlighting the community’s contributions through charity and unity, he wished them a joyful Easter filled with love and peace.
In a recent interview on Stardust, Anastasia opened up about her battle with panic attacks and her decision to seek help from a psychologist after 11 years of denial. She also shared a poignant moment with her spiritual advisor in Salamina, who encouraged her to see her “huge purpose” in life, dispelling her fears of dying.
On the Third Sunday of Lent, the Orthodox Church pauses to reflect on a powerful…
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has called the election of Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania a “historical moment” for the Church of Albania. Noting Ioannis’ studies at Hellenic College Holy Cross in Boston, he praised the late Archbishop Anastasios for reviving the Greek Orthodox community into a beacon of faith. Elpidophoros offered prayers for Ioannis’ strength and wisdom in leading the church forward.
Two years after the tragic Tempe railway collision, Gerasimos Iasonas, the only survivor from the first carriage, returns to Greece in a deep coma. Transferred from Milan to IASO Thessaly in Larissa, the 22-year-old continues his fight for life as his family holds onto hope despite an uncertain prognosis.
Athens mourns the loss of 3-year-old Angelos, a child whose tragic death has shocked Greece. Despite the heartbreak, his legacy lives on through organ donation, offering the gift of life to two recipients. As his body arrives in Athens for his funeral, doctors recall the emotional moment of observing a minute’s silence in his honour. “He was an angel on earth, and now he is an angel in heaven,” said Dr. Vassilis Vougas, reflecting on the sorrow and hope intertwined in this devastating yet life-giving act.
The heart of 3-year-old Angelos will continue beating in Berlin, offering new life to another child after his family’s decision to donate his organs. German doctors departed from Heraklion with the heart, while his kidneys will be transplanted into an adult. Meanwhile, legal proceedings against his mother and her partner have escalated to charges of premeditated murder. Amid tragedy, Angelos’ legacy brings hope through the gift of life.
On Christmas Eve, Kotzia Square in Athens transformed into a spectacle of light and music as hundreds of lanterns were released into the night sky, carrying messages of hope and peace.
Awe and wonder surround the miracle of Panagia Tsambika, where two German women found unexpected blessings. Unable to conceive, they journeyed to the revered monastery on the island of Rhodes, seeking the intercession of the Virgin Mary. Through faith and tradition, they received blessings and experienced the joy of motherhood, their prayers answered in a testament to the power of belief and the enduring hope offered at Panagia Tsambika.
A significant chapter in the journey of the Olympic flame unfolded as the three-masted vessel,…
On the Third Sunday of Lent, the Orthodox Church pauses to reflect on a powerful…
On Christmas Eve there is a wonderful tradition in Greece where children go door to…
“Patience”, “Optimism”, “Don’t give up”- These are some of the messages nurses from “Mamatsio” General…
A man in Patras decorated his motorbike with Christmas decorations to spread a little hope…
In the wake of Greece’s lockdown-lifting with the gradual easing of restrictions, the popular and…
