Greek community
Hollywood
‘Papadopoulos & Sons’ to Get US Release in October
"Papadopoulos & Sons," an indie about a wealthy Anglo-Greek entrepreneur who loses everything in a banking crisis and has to start over again by opening a chip shop with his estranged brother, is finally getting a theatrical release in...
Australia
Australia’s Labor Party Reaches Out to Greece
The Labor party in Melbourne calls all members of the Greek community to express their opinion, complaints as well as key issues of importance within the community and organizations. Australia has changed significantly over the past two decades with...
Australia
Julia Gillard: “Likening Economy to Greece is Absurd”
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has accused Tony Abbott of being "grossly irresponsible" for likening the future fortunes of the Australian economy to that of crisis-struck Europe.
The opposition leader backed comments by former Commonwealth Bank of Australia boss and Future...
World
An Insight into the Greek-Orthodox Community of Jordan
The saying, “Opou geis, kai patris," is a familiar one attesting to the Greek spirit of seeking out fortune and adapting to many foreign soils. But as evidenced by the Greek community of Madaba, Jordan, not only can Greeks...
Greek News
Pupils Learn About Greek Cultural Presence in Alexandria
The young pupils of Pratsikio Primary School of the Greek Community in Alexandria visited the Branch of the Hellenic Culture Foundation in the Egyptian city and the Kavafis Museum to get a direct taste of the Greek cultural presence...
Greek News
South Africa Attracts Unemployed Greeks
The Greek debt crisis is forcing its young people to search for better life prospects outside the country. South Africa is a new land for those troubled Greeks, where applications filed by Greek unemployed people are piling up day...
Australia
Professor Papastergiadis’ Lecture on Contemporary Migrants
Contemporary migrants have nothing in common with post World War II migrants, supports Professor of Cultural Studies, Media and Communications at the University of Melbourne Nikos Papastergiadis.
The professor delivered a lecture to the Greek community of Melbourne on “The...
entertainment
Kulturforum in Wiesbaden Hosts Successful Greek Music Night
Everyone interested in music left the Kulturforum in Wiesbaden, Germany in absolute joy after the musical night had come to an end.
On October’s last Saturday, Greeks gathered in the culture centre of Wiesbaden and enjoyed the performances of five...
Australia
Disabilities Prevail Within Greek Australian Community
According to a survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the level of disabilities within the Greek Australian community dramatically increased between 2003 and 2009.
Just under one in five Australians born in Australia (about four million people)...
Europe
Opening Ceremony for Two New Churches in Saranda
A pleasant atmosphere prevails over the city of Saranda. The efforts of local people and the Metropolitan bishops were not fruitless. Greeks celebrate the opening ceremony of two new churches that will host all worshipers wishing to serve God.
Under...