By Martin Banks Modern wars are won “not only by military strength but by drones and cutting-edge technologies.” So says Andrius Kubilius, Commissioner for Defence and Space who was speaking after the European Commission and Ukraine signed a major new defence industrial partnership. The EU says the move marks a “major step forward” in the […]
Greek Minister for National Defence Nikos Dendias was welcomed by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Sydney on Thursday, July 16, where he attended a Doxology before receiving one of the Archdiocese’s highest distinctions.
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos condemned on Monday the signing of what he described as an illegal memorandum of understanding between Turkey and the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus for the construction of a natural gas pipeline, calling it another attempt to consolidate the faits accomplis of the occupation and further integrate the occupied territories into Turkey.
By Lisa Radinovsky from Greek Liquid Gold. The third ELIA Lesvos Confest was notable for both introducing problems facing the olive oil sector—and humanity-and proposing solutions. Offering Greek-English translation, this 2026 olive oil conference enabled dialogue between Greek olive oil producers and a global group of experts from fields ranging from agronomy and nutrition to tourism and […]
Emergency services in south-eastern Spain are working to contain pockets of fire after one of the country’s worst ever wildfires. Hundreds of firefighters and other specialists have been deployed around the village of Bedar where 12 people have been killed – among them four Britons, according to Spanish authorities. Another 23 people are still missing. […]
Greek water polo international Konstantinos Kakaris says wearing the blue and white cap remains the greatest privilege of his career as Greece prepares to compete at the World Cup in Sydney, Australia this month.
Australian Associated Press (AAP) photographer Mick Tsikas has been named Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Visual Storyteller of the Year in the category “The Craft”, recognising excellence in technical skill across photography and camerawork.
On 25 May 2026, the young leaders of the National Union of Greek Australian Students’ Victorian Branch (NUGAS VIC) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elected the new committee for the 2026/27 term.
By Martin Banks While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of the EU, and recognise the quality of life it enables, suggests a new poll.
Saturday, June 20, saw the Central Union of Pontians ‘Pontiaki Estia‘ gather at Stars International in Melbourne for a gala celebrating their 50th anniversary.
