The Greek-Australian Society (GAS) has ushered in a new era with the election of a new Board during its virtual Annual General Meeting held on Monday, 20 January. This year’s AGM was particularly significant as it included candidates from Adelaide and Canberra for the first time, reflecting the society’s growing national presence. Returning board members …
US President Donald Trump signs documents in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington, US, on January 20, 2025. [Carlos Barria/Reuters] January 2025 will be remembered as an unusually significant month in the history of the US Presidency. It began with the passing of Jimmy Carter, who will be mostly …
In an unprecedented move, the Israel General Security Service, commonly known as the Shin Bet, has instructed Israeli airlines to cancel all flights to Paphos, Cyprus, and redirect them to Larnaca Airport. This decision comes in light of undisclosed security considerations that have been deemed significant enough to warrant immediate action. The airlines affected by …
The state’s inability to establish firm building regulations is driving citizens en masse to the courts, resulting in further complications and delays. Source link
Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, is a multi-millionaire CEO and has been a significant part of her journey, having been publicly revealed as her partner not long after the tragic passing of her ex-boyfriend. Sabalenka, who competed in the 2024 WTA Finals, set her sights on achieving a third consecutive Australian Open title in 2025, …
The Derby of Eternal Rivals on Sunday for the Super League had exactly the same result as their Greek Cup encounter 11 days earlier, as Olympiakos and Panathinaikos ended up with a 1-1 draw at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium. As early as the 14th minute, Brazilian Rodinei crossed the ball from the left to the …
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a new transatlantic route between Athens (ATH), Greece, and Los Angeles (LAX), United States, set to commence on June 3, 2025. The airline, known for its low-cost long-haul services, is launching this route at the start of the busy travel season. The route will feature four weekly flights operated by …
[File photo] A 3-year-old boy has been taken to hospital in the city of Iraklio, Crete, and intubated, having apparently been beaten and tortured by its mother and her partner. Medical authorities were alerted by a neighbor and took charge of the comatose child Sunday morning. The boy had a head injury, blood clots in …
Gatherings were held in more than 100 cities across Greece and abroad today (26/1) in response to the tragic train accident in Tempi. Protesters held banners reading: “We won’t forget” and “I have no oxygen” – echoing a woman’s last words in a call to emergency services that was published by local media last week. …
“If one were to ask a Greek today about romantic writers and personalities of the late 18th and early 19th century, the chances are that Lord Byron would be at or near the top of the list. Whilst Byron also enjoys a public profile in the UK – even if not the same as here …