January, 2026 - TA NEA

Greek resolve shines as Panathinaikos holds Roma and PAOK fall with honour against Lyon

Greek resolve shines as Panathinaikos hold Roma and PAOK fall with honour against Lyon. PAOK delivered a courageous but ultimately heartbreaking performance against Lyon in France. Despite contrasting results, both Greek clubs underlined their character on the European stage, combining discipline, intensity…

30 January, 2026

COMMUNITY

Hellenic and Cypriot Organisations unite to create history at first combined International Women’s Day Celebration

… and Official State Launch of the Pan-Hellenic Women’s Federation of Australia Inc. The Pan-Hellenic Women’s Federation of Australia, in collaboration with 17 Hellenic and Cypriot organisations, will proudly host its first combined International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration on Sunday, 8 March…

30 January, 2026

WORLD

Strike on Iran looms as Trump issues ‘Ultimatum’ and explicit threat via social media

Strike on Iran looms as Trump issues ‘ultimatum’ with explicit social media threat as geopolitical tensions surge once again. In a move that sharply escalates the crisis, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, 28 January, warned Tehran of a military strike “far…

29 January, 2026

COMMUNITY

Pharos 2026: Shaping a global vision for the future of the Greek language

The Pharos Alliance is stronger, more visible and more determined than ever in its push for the Greek language. Through years of steady advocacy, community engagement and policy work, Pharos has emerged as an influential advocacy organisation which aims to shape the…

29 January, 2026

GREECE·HISTORY

The hidden prayer of the Greek Alphabet

An ancient prayer—an invocation—has existed and functioned silently within the Greek alphabet since its very inception. The hidden prayer of the Greek Alphabet. The sequence of the letters in their full pronunciation (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, etc.) is by no means accidental. Beneath…

29 January, 2026

GREECE·TECHNOLOGY

Satellites, security and sovereignty: Greece’s strategic ascent into space

Satellites, security and sovereignty: Greece’s strategic ascent into space marks a rapidly evolving chapter in the country’s technological and strategic development. Recent advances in satellite capability are beginning to reshape Greece’s strategic outlook, both in civilian applications and national defence. A defining…

29 January, 2026

COMMUNITY

A plea from Florina: Mayor and Bishop appeal to Melbourne’s Diaspora

“We came out of need, and out of faith.” With these words, His Eminence Bishop Irineos of Florina, Prespa and Eordaia set the tone for a rare and deeply symbolic visit to Australia, undertaken alongside Florina Mayor Vasilis Giannakis. The visit brought…

29 January, 2026

SPORTS

Olympiacos stuns Ajax, and reaches Champions League play-offs

Goals from Martins and Ezzé sparked celebrations with the 3,000 travelling supporters. After Olympiacos stun Ajax, and reaches Champions League play-offs. With a second consecutive gutsy victory—this time a 2–1 win over Ajax inside the Johan Cruyff Arena—Olympiacos secured qualification for the…

29 January, 2026

COMMUNITY

Melbourne comes together for the Saint Gregory Feast and Philotimo Festival

The Greek Orthodox community of Melbourne came together in faith and celebration for the Feast of Saint Gregory the Theologian and the GO Youth Melbourne Philotimo Festival, held on Sunday, January 25, at the Church of Panagia Kamariani. Marked by reverence, joy…

29 January, 2026

VICTORIA

Melbourne residents hit with paid parking permits outside their own homes

Melbourne residents in the City of Stonnington are being forced to pay up to $250 a year to park on the street outside their own homes, following the introduction of a new paid digital parking permit system. Under the changes, which came…

29 January, 2026

GREECE

Karystianou draws red lines on Greek–Turkish talks that challenge power, narrative and sovereignty

Maria Karystianou has made her first substantive intervention in foreign policy, choosing to address the highly sensitive issue of Greek–Turkish relations at a politically charged moment, as preparations reportedly intensify for the launch of her own political movement. Karystianou draws red lines…

28 January, 2026

OPINION·POLITICS

At last! Diaspora Greeks to be represented!

For decades, the Greek diaspora has lived with a profound contradiction. On the one hand, Greece celebrates Greeks abroad as ambassadors of the nation, as living proof of Hellenism’s resilience and continuity. On the other hand, when democracy comes into play, the…

28 January, 2026

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Greek resolve shines as Panathinaikos holds Roma and PAOK fall with honour against Lyon

Hellenic and Cypriot Organisations unite to create history at first combined International Women’s Day Celebration

Strike on Iran looms as Trump issues ‘Ultimatum’ and explicit threat via social media

Pharos 2026: Shaping a global vision for the future of the Greek language

The hidden prayer of the Greek Alphabet

Satellites, security and sovereignty: Greece’s strategic ascent into space

A plea from Florina: Mayor and Bishop appeal to Melbourne’s Diaspora

Olympiacos stuns Ajax, and reaches Champions League play-offs

Melbourne comes together for the Saint Gregory Feast and Philotimo Festival

Melbourne residents hit with paid parking permits outside their own homes

Karystianou draws red lines on Greek–Turkish talks that challenge power, narrative and sovereignty

At last! Diaspora Greeks to be represented!

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