Greek Diaspora
Australia
Discussing the Future of the Greek Diaspora
Greek Community of Melbourne President Vasilis Papastergiadis welcomed various Greek Diaspora organizations' representatives in the community’s new building. During the special meeting, the officials discussed about the future of Greek-Australians and Greek organizations.
They exchanged ideas and made numerous proposals...
Australia
Two Greeks Among Australia’s Richest Young People
Two Greek-Australians were included in the list of the 100 richest young people in Australia, in the "under 40 years old" category.
George Nakas from Melbourne, was placed in 10th, along with his partner Gavin Fernandes, with a personal worth of 188...
Canada
New Ambassador of Greece Sends Message to Greeks of Canada
“Greeks abroad are the extension of Hellenism, far beyond the demarcated geographical borders of our country,” said the new Ambassador of Greece, George Markantonatos, the new Ambassador of Greece in Ottawa, Canada.
After taking office, Markantonatos stated that the members...
Australia
Documents of Greeks in Australia to Be Sorted
Thousands of documents that record the presence of Greeks in Australia can be found at La Trobe University in Melbourne. The so-called Dardalis Archives were collected after the significant donation of Greek-Australian croesus Zissis Dardalis.
The precious documents were almost...
Europe
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister to Visit Romania
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Kyriakos Gerontopoulos will visit Romania on Tuesday, October 20. During his two-day stay in the country, Gerontopoulos will attend the opening ceremony for the new building of Greek school “Athena” in Bucharest.
Gerontopoulos will then meet with...
Education
Arcadian Expats Offer Computers to Greek Special-Needs Schools
Arcadian members of the Greek Diaspora have offered computers and an air conditioner to special-needs schools in Tripoli, southern Greece, after raising money in a fundraiser dance which took place during the International Pan-arcadian Conference, proving once again that...
Europe
‘Greece All Over’ Festival in Germany
"Greece All Over" Festival is traveling to Germany from September 25 to November 5 along with its guide, Greek journalist Grigoris Verriotis, also known as "Biker of the World."
Verriotis will travel to Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich and Berlin. These are the places...
Europe
Greeks of Ukraine Fighting Alone
The point that defines the end of the Ukrainian army is the community of Sartana in Mariupol, where soldiers control who comes and goes, and curfew starts at 8 pm.
Many members of the Greek Diaspora live between Russian separatists...
Greece
Discussions Regarding Greeks in Ukraine
Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kyriakos Gerontopoulos met with SYRIZA MP Nadia Valavani, today, September 1, to discuss the situation of Greek Diaspora members in Ukraine.
Gerontopoulos explained to Valavani that he is briefed daily by the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in...
Australia
Authorities Looking For Greek-Australian Tax Evaders
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched an investigation regarding the income and property that members of the Greek Diaspora have in Greece. Greek-Australians have a deadline until December 2014 to voluntarily declare all their homeland assets in order...