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, […]
By Martin Banks The body representing Europe’s peripheral regions has voiced some concerns at draft plans for the EU’s long term budget. The Irish Presidency’s revised negotiating box for the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework proposes a total budget of € 1.622 trillion. This, says the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR), is around 8% below […]
A Doxology service will be held in Sydney on Thursday, October 29, to commemorate the anniversary of OXI Day, marking Greece’s historic rejection of Italy’s ultimatum on October 28, 1940.
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman attended the sixth Bicommunal Peace Festival in Pyla on Saturday 17 October, joining Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot residents for an evening promoting peace and cooperation.
Greek Australian artist Ross Leondiou has been named a finalist in the 2026 Brisbane Portrait Prize, with his work Roby among the portraits selected for this year’s competition.
A week of Greek music, food, dance, film and sport will take place in Canberra, Australia’s capital, from October 26 to November 1, with events at the Hellenic Club Canberra, Palace Electric Cinema and Deakin Stadium.
