The Greek (Modern) language continues to flourish in Australia, bringing together generations and cultures through a shared appreciation of history and heritage. At Monash University in Melbourne, a new initiative is giving Modern Greek a renewed presence on campus. Launched in September 2026 through a partnership between the Monash Hellenic Students’ Society and the Greek […]
Some people’s lives cannot easily be captured in a few lines of biography. They are journeys shaped by different places, cultures, experiences and, above all, a lasting sense of purpose. Costas Politis is one such individual. A theologian, architect and conservator of Byzantine monuments, his remarkable journey has taken him from Thessaloniki and Constantinople to […]
Fashion has always been more than clothing; it is a language of identity, memory and belonging. For the Greek Diaspora, it becomes a bridge connecting generations, cultures and continents, bringing the spirit of Greece into the international fashion scene. From traditional craftsmanship and embroidery to contemporary silhouettes and innovative design, Greek-inspired fashion continues to […]
Bringing together Greeks from around the world and friends of Greece, The Hellenic Initiative (THI) is a global, nonprofit, non-political organization dedicated to strengthening Greece through solidarity, philanthropy and sustainable development. Founded in 2012, in response to the country’s economic crisis, THI has developed a mission that goes beyond immediate assistance, focusing on long-term prosperity […]
The Greek Diaspora is a remarkable story of migration, resilience and cultural identity, connecting Greece with communities across the world. From Australia and the United States to Canada, Germany and South Africa, generations of Greeks have built new lives while preserving their ancestral heritage. Driven by trade, economic challenges, education and the search for opportunity, […]
Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s Starlink internet access, US President Donald Trump has said, after restrictions hampered Kyiv’s armed forces. Trump made the comments after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said connectivity to the military-grade Starshield network, which is provided by Musk’s satellite-based Starlink system, had yet to be fully restored. Musk previously denied he was […]
By Martin Banks Cyber security and digitalisation of the tourism sector will come firmly under the spotlight at a major industry event next month.
By Martin Banks It may be thousands of kilometres away but a Belgian animal park is doing its bit to protect the rainforest.
42 BC: Second Battle of Philippi: Brutus’s army is decisively defeated by Mark Antony and Octavian during the Roman Republican civil wars causing Brutus to fall on his sword 1911: First aerial reconnaissance mission is flown by an Italian pilot over Turkish lines during the Italo-Turkish War 1926: Leon Trotsky and Lev Kamenev are expelled […]
By Martin Banks Emirates has officially unveiled its interactive stand at the 8th edition of AccessAbilities Expo – the region’s leading event for accessibility & inclusive innovation, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre.
