The preliminary results from the European Parliamentary elections are in. And just like the polls anticipated, the pro-European status quo has suffered a serious blow.…
Still reeling from a devastating showing in last weekend’s European Parliament election, leftist SYRIZA officials met on Wednesday to discuss strategy ahead of a second round of local authority polls and a looming snap general election. According to sources, the broader sense…
The participation of the hundreds and thousands of people in the memorial events organized in Greece and abroad on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Genocide of the Greeks of Pontus, and the associated events covered by major foreign newspapers…
While local leaders struggled to beat their competitors and some will have to go to a second round of elections next Sunday, one mayor managed to be elected with 100% of the votes. 32-year-old Maria Kakali on the remote island of Agios…
On May 26 2019, the Youth of Panagia Soumela – Pontian Association of Whittlesea hosted a genocide commemorative event to honour the Greeks of Pontus. The commemorative event was opened by the President of the Youth Committee Kiki Tsagalidis and included a…
Greeks sent a clear and resounding message with their vote in Sunday’s European Parliament and local elections. They denounced the SYRIZA government and the PM personally as he shouldered the entire weight of the European Parliament election campaign. Tsipras himself asked voters…
The Seminar “The Greek language in Australia: Past, present and future, Challenges and Possibilities” that took place last Sunday, 26 May 2019, at the Greek Centre of the Greek Community of Melbourne, was a big success. According to Mr Sakis Zafiropoulos, founder…
Flight hours in a stuffy aircraft cabin might sound like your worst nightmare, but flying long-haul can be a dream with a little preparation and a few home comforts. Follow our 10 survival tips for long flights to emerge refreshed, relaxed and…
Stefanos Tsitsipas’s style, and his calm, have already drawn comparisons with 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, yet the Greek sensation may in fact have more in common with claycourt master Rafa Nadal. The sixth seed reached the second round of the…
Arnold named a new-look squad including six debutants among a largely second-string side, as he looks to rest his troops with injuries stemming from a huge work and travel load. South Korea coach Paulo Bento meanwhile, is taking the opposite approach and…
Matildas coach Ante Milicic has played down expectations of Australia winning next month’s Women’s World Cup – but insisted: ” I am sick of being an underdog.” Talking to Optus Sport, he acknowledged many were tipping the Matildas to go all the…
The outlook of current Western leaders suggests that humanity will be hard pressed to survive the 21st century Talk about a graphic display of soft power: Beijing this week hosted the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations. Organized under the direct supervision…