May, 2025 - TA NEA

Melbourne’s youth lead the charge in honouring the Pontian Genocide

This year’s commemorations of the Pontian Greek Genocide mark a significant shift in Melbourne, with a new generation stepping up to lead the organisation of events that honour the memory of their ancestors. Melbourne’s youth lead the charge in honouring the Pontian…

9 May, 2025

WORLD

Pope Leo XIV: A New Chapter in the History of the Catholic Church

In a landmark moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American to ascend to the papacy. The announcement came on 8 May, 2025, after white…

9 May, 2025

HEALTH·SPORTS

A summit for the soul: Where humanity meets the Gods

In September 2020, an extraordinary act of human strength and compassion unfolded in Greece. A summit for the soul: Where humanity meets the Gods. Marios Giannakou, a renowned endurance athlete known for testing the limits of body and spirit, undertook a unique…

8 May, 2025

COMMUNITY

HMSA careers day empowers youth through mentorship and wellbeing

Following the success of last year’s event, the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia held its second HMSA Careers Day on Saturday, 3rd May. The HMSA careers day empowers youth through mentorship and wellbeing, bringing together 40 esteemed Greek Australian professionals representing a…

8 May, 2025

OPINION·POLITICS

Historic Victory, Historic Responsibilities

Anthony Albanese’s sweeping victory in the May 4 federal election was not just a political triumph — it was a clear statement of intent. Australian voters rejected the opposition’s platform and handed the Prime Minister a second, stronger mandate. The Labor government now appears…

7 May, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Albanese demands ‘Respect’ in first post-election press conference

In his first press conference since winning re-election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese projected a new, assertive tone, calling for “respect” from both the media and political peers, and signalling a shift in his leadership style. Albanese demands ‘Respect’ in first post-election press…

5 May, 2025

GREECE

Turkey’s invasion plans for Greece blocked by US, France, sparking Erdogan’s fury

Turkey’s contingency war plans against Greece, particularly targeting Western Thrace and the Aegean islands, have suffered a serious setback due to the expanded military presence of the United States and France in support of Greek defence. These were Turkey’s invasion plans for…

5 May, 2025

GREECE·HEALTH

Greek court awards damages for AstraZeneca Vaccine side effect, a legal first

In a landmark ruling, a Greek court has, for the first time, awarded financial compensation to a citizen who suffered a serious adverse reaction following vaccination with AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. TGreek court awards damages for AstraZeneca Vaccine side effect, a legal first.…

2 May, 2025

WORLD

Turkey: A Religious Backlash?

A 2018 survey revealed that, over the previous decade, there had been a 4% decline — from 55% to 51% — in the number of people in Turkey identifying as “religious,” accompanied by a rise in the visibility of non-believers. Turkey: A…

2 May, 2025

WORLD

Moscow initiates ‘Plan B’ countdown: Kyiv could fall within 60 days

There are growing indications that something significant is shifting on the frontlines. Increasingly, reports suggest that Moscow is preparing to activate a so-called “Plan B” – Moscow initiates ‘Plan B’ countdown: Kyiv could fall within 60 days. While many remain sceptical that…

2 May, 2025

Tottenham Secures 3-1 Europa League Semi-Final Win

SPORTS

Tottenham claims 3–1 Victory over Bodø/Glimt in Europa League Semi-Final First Leg

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur secured a 3–1 win over Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final, giving themselves a valuable two-goal cushion ahead of a tricky second leg on Norwegian soil. Spurs struck early in front of a raucous…

2 May, 2025

Eleni Elefterias’ Book on Balkan Music and Identity

COMMUNITY

Melbourne launch for Eleni Elefterias’ book on balkan music

The Melbourne launch of Eleni Elefterias’ thought-provoking book Whose is this Song? Balkan Nationalism, Greece and Shared Culture was held last weekend at the Greek Centre, drawing an enthusiastic audience for an evening that combined literature, music, and cultural exploration. The book…

2 May, 2025

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Melbourne’s youth lead the charge in honouring the Pontian Genocide

Pope Leo XIV: A New Chapter in the History of the Catholic Church

A summit for the soul: Where humanity meets the Gods

HMSA careers day empowers youth through mentorship and wellbeing

Historic Victory, Historic Responsibilities

Albanese demands ‘Respect’ in first post-election press conference

Turkey’s invasion plans for Greece blocked by US, France, sparking Erdogan’s fury

Greek court awards damages for AstraZeneca Vaccine side effect, a legal first

Turkey: A Religious Backlash?

Moscow initiates ‘Plan B’ countdown: Kyiv could fall within 60 days

Tottenham claims 3–1 Victory over Bodø/Glimt in Europa League Semi-Final First Leg

Melbourne launch for Eleni Elefterias’ book on balkan music

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