A Night Of Celebration And Legacy In Sydney

A Night Of Celebration And Legacy In Sydney

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia lit up the Grand Ballroom of Sydney’s Fullerton Hotel on Saturday, March 22, 2025, with a dazzling Gala Dinner marking a decade of transformative support for Greece. The black-tie event drew a distinguished crowd of dignitaries, philanthropists, and Greek-Australian community leaders to celebrate ten years of resilience, generosity, and impact. …

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The curse of the third four-year term

The curse of the third four-year term

[Ismini Vlassopoulou/InTime News] We often talk about the curse of the second four-year term. Indeed, the examples of the second terms of late premier Costas Simitis or New Democracy’s Kostas Karamanlis are relatively fresh in our collective political memory. Both started out dominant and ended up crawling toward a painful end. Fatigue reaches its peak, …

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Karetsas’ Stunner Fuels Greek Glory In Nations League Rout Of Scotland

Karetsas’ Stunner Fuels Greek Glory In Nations League Rout Of Scotland

Seventeen-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas announced himself to the football world last night, scoring a stunning goal in Greece’s 3-0 victory over Scotland at Hampden Park. The win secured Greece’s place in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League and relegated Scotland to League B, capping a memorable night for the young star and his team. …

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New wave of African dust sweeps over Greece 

New wave of African dust sweeps over Greece 

[InTime News] A new wave of dust from the African continent is sweeping across Greece, blanketing many regions, including Athens.  Air quality in affected regions has been significantly impacted, obscuring the skyline. According to weather forecasts, the dust will linger over the wider Athens area, keeping the skies hazy, until at least Thursday. After that, …

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Feast Of The Annunciation Of The Theotokos

Feast Of The Annunciation Of The Theotokos

On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as today is exactly nine months before Christmas! It is the day Archangel Gabriel announces the Incarnation of Christ, saying to the Theotokos, you will …

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Israeli Barak and German IRIS-T systems for Greek air defense

Israeli Barak and German IRIS-T systems for Greek air defense

The European Commission’s Readiness 2030 defense initiative, designed to strengthen the military capabilities of EU member states, has ushered in a new strategic dimension to Greece’s armament planning.  Brussels’ decision to enhance Europe’s defense readiness expands Greece’s options, offering its political and military leadership an opportunity to reassess procurement strategies. Until recently, Greece was expected …

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Wildfire Breaks Out In Kalavryta’s Ano Vlasia Region

Wildfire Breaks Out In Kalavryta’s Ano Vlasia Region

A wildfire erupted this afternoon, March 24, 2025, in a forested area of Ano Vlasia, near Kalavryta, prompting an immediate response from firefighting teams. The blaze, reported on Monday evening, has drawn concern as authorities work to contain it in the rugged Peloponnese terrain. According to the Greek Fire Service, 16 firefighters, supported by two …

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Rhodes urban planning corruption case suspects conclude opening testimonies

Rhodes urban planning corruption case suspects conclude opening testimonies

[Shutterstock] All seven suspects arrested last week for their alleged involvement in an urban planning corruption ring on Rhodes have testified in preliminary hearings, denying the corruption-related charges against them. A decision from the investigating judge and prosecutor on whether to release the suspects on probation or remand them in custody is expected imminently, according …

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Greece, Cyprus Address Rights Violations In Tibet At UNHRC Amid China’s ‘Oppressive’ Policies

Greece, Cyprus Address Rights Violations In Tibet At UNHRC Amid China’s ‘Oppressive’ Policies

The ongoing human rights violations in Tibet have drawn significant international condemnation, with 28 European countries raising serious concerns during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, as reported by Tibet.net. The joint statement, delivered by Miroslaw Broilo, the Permanent Representative of Poland to the UN Office in Geneva, included the …

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Erdogan: ‘EU cannot exist without Turkey’

Erdogan: ‘EU cannot exist without Turkey’

[Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters] Europe, it has become increasingly evident, needs Turkey not only for security but also in many other areas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted following a cabinet meeting in Ankara on Monday. “The European Union cannot exist without Turkey,” Erdogan stated, emphasizing that rapid global changes highlight the necessity for deeper institutional cooperation. …

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