Sydney
Australia
Grand Opening of the New Castellorizian Association of NSW Building
The Castellorizian Association of New South Wales (NSW) inaugurated a new cultural center building in Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Australia
Greek-Australian Politician Sworn In To New South Wales Parliament
Peter Poulos, a Greek-Australian Liberal Party politician, was sworn into office at the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament last Thursday.
Australia
Australia’s PM Morrison Attends Orthodox Easter Liturgy in Sydney
The PM of Australia Scott Morrison joined hundreds of Greek Australians to celebrate the Easter Liturgy at Kogarah, Sydney on Saturday.
Australia
Australia’s PM Honors 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Greece
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a statement recently to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Greece during World War II.
Australia
Greeks in Sydney Celebrate 50th Anniversary of St. Nectarios Church
Saint Nectarios Church, a center of the Greek diaspora who live in the area, has been serving the Orthodox community of Burwood, Sydney since its opened its doors to the faithful in 1970.
After its purchase on September 6, 1970,...
Australia
Archdiocese of Australia Refutes Reports of Lavish Sydney Apartment for Archbishop Makarios
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia refuted on Thursday reports that Archbishop Makarios is residing in a luxury apartment with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
In a statement, the Archdiocese said that the Archbishop continues to reside within...
Australia
Greek Man Stabbed to Death Inside his Sydney Home
A manhunt has been launched for three members of a masked gang who allegedly stabbed a 39-year-old Greek man to death when he opened the door to his home.
Kevin Kourtis died from multiple stab wounds after five men allegedly...
Australia
Area of Sydney Renamed “Little Athens”
Sydney's Inner West Council announced last week that an area of the city will be renamed "Little Athens" in honor to the contributions of Greek-Australians to the community.
The newly-designated area is between the suburbs of Marrickville and Dulwich Hill,...
Australia
Greek Australians in Sydney Prepare to Celebrate Bicentennial of Greek War of Independence
The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales recently established a committee tasked with planning the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the beginning of Greece's War of Independence in 1821.
The committee is composed of prominent members of the...
Australia
First Annual “Greek Panorama Roadshow” Travel Expo to Be Held in Sydney and Melbourne
The first annual "Greek Panorama Roadshow" will open to the public in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne on February 25, 2020 and will run until March 1.
The organizers' intention to create the new event has been known since July,...