Three face charges over fatal Plaka gas explosion
Three men accused of damaging a natural gas pipeline while attempting to steal copper face serious charges over last month’s explosion in Athens’ Plaka district that killed six people. Source link
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Oxi Day Doxology: Archbishop Makarios Welcomes Evzones
SYDNEY, October 2026 — Archbishop Makarios of Australia presided over the Oxi Day Doxology at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Redfern on Thursday, with a detachment of the Greek Presidential Guard in attendance. His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Canberra and the Chancellor of the Holy Archdiocese, His Grace Bishop Christophoros of …
A thermometer for the city
Photographer Demetris Koilalous’s “Undisclosed City” moves from deserted Athens streets photographed during lockdown to intimate portraits of residents, probing the alienation and hidden lives behind the city’s facades. Source link
Athens-Made Lillian Muir Cream Just Won Australia’s Most Trusted Beauty Award – Greek City Times
When Kate Lillian Muir left Sydney for Athens to build a skincare brand from scratch, in a city where she barely spoke the language, winning a major Australian beauty award was probably not something she allowed herself to think about too soon. Less than a year after launching her first face care collection, it has …
Boulos and Haftar’s game in Libya
In an interview with Kathimerini, Jalel Harchaoui, a political scientist specializing in North Africa, with a specific focus on Libya and contributor at the Royal United Services Institute, analyzes the factors that led to the ratification of the Turkish-Libyan memorandum. Source link
The Greek Salad Is Now a Luxury Scented Candle – Greek City Times
An Athens-made fragrance inspired by Greece’s famous horiatiki combines tomato leaf, cucumber, oregano and olive leaf, tapping into a growing appetite for fresh, garden-inspired scents. One of Greece’s most famous dishes has inspired what some may initially consider an unlikely choice for a luxury scented candle. The traditional Greek salad, or horiatiki, has been transformed …
Delays and mobilization over the Turkish-Libyan memorandum
There is plenty of blame to go around for the mistakes and failures to act in Greece’s relations with Libya over the years. Source link
Portarlington Greek Festival returns on Sunday 1 November
The Portarlington Greek Festival returns this Sunday, 1 November, for its second year. Organiser Alexandra Dascarellos promises more food, music and stalls. As founder and managing director, Dascarellos told the Geelong Independent that this year’s festival will be “bigger and better”. The day runs from 10am to 5pm. Portarlington Greek Festival grows in year two …
Cyprus wants firms that actually do business
One practical change starts January 1, when registered companies must begin submitting annual employment reports. Source link
Easy Greek Garlic and Potato Dip Recipe
Skordalia is the silky Greek garlic and potato dip that turns grilled vegetables, fried fish or warm bread into a feast. Skordalia drizzled with olive oil and served with grilled vegetables. Photo: Allrecipes What is skordalia? The name comes from skordo, the Greek word for garlic, and that tells you most of what you need …