Greek community
Australia
Greek-Australians Form Committee to Help Young Greek Migrants
A meeting organized at the initiative of young and older Greek migrants in Australia reached a decision to form a committee to help in the struggles of young Greek migrants in Melbourne.
The head of the organizing team, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, said that...
Canada
Greek Independence Day Celebrations in Canada
Celebrations for the Greek Independence Day on March 25 started at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish in Montreal in the presence of Metropolitan Sotirios of Canada.
Greek-Canadian MP of the National Assembly of Quebec Gerry Sklavounos, along with Metropolitan Sotirios,...
Australia
Speak Greek in March Kicks Off to a Great Start
The “Speak Greek in March” campaign kicked off to an impressive start on Sunday, March 1 in Australia. The campaign aims to raise awareness among Greek Diaspora members on the issue of Greek language which is slowly losing ground...
Australia
‘Speak Greek in March’ Campaign Launched
"Speak Greek in March" campaign was launched this Saturday on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day in the presence of Consul General of Greece in Melbourne Christina Simantirakis.
Greek diplomats who were present during the event described the initiative...
Australia
Rally in Support of Greece at Sydney Town Hall
“The first aim of the AGSC is to let the Australian people know the truth about Greece. The second is to organize people to push the Australian government to support the Greek people,” said Adam Rorris, coordinator of the...
Europe
Ecumenical Patriarch Performs Historic Liturgy in Izmir
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence between people of every religion in his speech during the Divine Liturgy that took place in Izmir (Smyrna).
“In many parts of the world, Muslims, Christians and the Jewish live in harmony....
Australia
Νew Μigrants in Australia Keep Greek Language Alive
The number of people who learn Greek in Australia has significantly dropped due to the lack of qualified Greek language teachers, the reduction of Greek language teaching hours and outdated teaching methods.
These are the findings of a scientific research...
Australia
Greek-Australian Publishes Book After Struggling with Depression
Maria Katsonis is a 52-year-old Greek-Australian author who suffered from depression throughout a large part of her life. Her book entitled “The Good Greek Girl” is a memoir of her battle with depression and her experiences living in a...
Australia
Greek-Australians Honored on Australia Day
Eight Greek-Australians were included in the hundreds of people who received the Medal of the Order of Australia on the occasion of Australia Day.
The Medal of the Order of Australia is the state’s highest distinction for citizens who have offered...
Canada
Montreal: ‘RBC Taste and Tradition’ of Greece
On Sunday, January 25, while people in Greece will be voting to elect a new government, the Greek community of Montreal will gather for the “RBC Taste & Tradition” event that has been scheduled to take place from 12pm until 8pm...