On Sunday, March 24, the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales (GOCNSW), in conjunction…
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The Acropolis in Athens, an iconic monument, has earned a spot on the list of the world’s most beautiful cultural heritage sites. We review the complete list of the Top Ten Most Beautiful World Heritage Sites.
World Photography Day – a globally recognised celebration of photography and photographic history. We recall…
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Presented at Parliament House, Sydney by the Executive Board of Greek-Australian Business Leaders on Tuesday 18 October 2022 and hosted by The Hon. Rob Stokes, Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport; ‘Apart but Alike: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney’ provided a great opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Greeks in Sydney and how Classical Greece broadly impacted Western culture.
You’re Invited! The Executive Board of Greek-Australian Business Leaders presents: “Apart but Alike – Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney” – a great opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Greeks in Sydney and how classical Greece broadly impacted Western culture.
Acclaimed actress and comedian Mary Coustas gave a ”personal masterclass” and had the audience in…
Greek makeup artist Gregoris Pyrpylis was recently appointed as the new creative director of Hermès…
To say that Coustas is a strong Greek woman, is an understatement. Not only has the comedian, actor and writer managed to scale the heights of her profession in a career spanning over 30 years, she’s achieved it all while battling years of setbacks and emotional trauma – the likes of which would be enough to break the hardest of people.
Australian superstar Tina Arena reflected on her amazing experience performing in the Herodes Atticus amphitheatre…
When Steve (Skevos) Tsoukalas arrived in Sydney in 1964 at the young age of 19, he was filled with awe when he first saw the Opera House. Little did he know that his incredible connection with the Opera House would still be enduring over 50 years later.
Completely self taught, musician and songwriter George Karantonis composed his first song at age 7, penning the poignant lyrics; “Xenos ekei, xenos kai edo, patrida nisi, to yiofiri ego” or “A stranger there, a stranger here too, homeland homeland, the adopted son”. GCT speaks to George about his amazing life’s journey from humble childhood, to becoming a member of famed band ‘Moda Blue’, his Opening Ceremony performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the song ‘Australia’ he composed at the request of late Archbishop Stylianos and, more recently, his historical rendition of the Greek Anthem as part of 200th Greek Independence Day celebrations.
The colours of the Greek flag were projected onto the Sydney Opera House on Thursday…
The iconic Sydney Opera House has turned Blue and White to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary…
As reported on GCT last week, the Sydney Opera House will be lit on 25…
The Hon. Mark Buttigieg yesterday called the NSW Government’s refusal to project the Greek flag onto the Opera House in honour of Greek Independence Day, after it being lit green yesterday for St Patrick’s Day, “an insult, a slap in the face to the Greek people and a slap in the face to our democracy.”
Join Alpha POP on New Year’s Eve to pop off 2020 at Sydney’s prime waterfront location with live DJ and spectacular views of the fireworks, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge
When Steve (Skevos) Tsoukalas arrived in Sydney in 1964 at the young age of 19, he was filled with awe when he first saw the Opera House. Little did he know that his incredible connection with the Opera House would still be enduring over 50 years later.
Born in Nambour, Queensland, Nick Bourdaniotis grew up in Brisbane and moved to Sydney in…
Greece’s Ministry of Culture announced that the Athens Acropolis is to be lit blue on…
Thousands of Greek Australians gathered in the heart of Sydney yesterday to commemorate Greek Independence…
