On December 11, students from the Ambetio School visited the Philoptochos Society of Greek Women in Cairo for a planned charitable activity. Under the guidance of their teachers, they presented large colorful bags filled with daily necessities for the less…
On December 7, the Greek Community Schools in Melbourne held a heartfelt graduation ceremony for students who completed their studies in Modern and Ancient Greek. The event featured speeches from notable community members, including Maria Bakalidou and keynote speaker Nikos…
The Greek community in Damascus, consisting of 60 to 70 families, is grappling with mixed emotions after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. While some express joy over the authoritarian government’s overthrow, others voice their anxieties about Syria’s uncertain future…
Habib Salouma, the president of the Greek Community in Damascus, reports a return to calm in the city after recent unrest, although fears still prevail among residents and businesses remain closed. He highlights the longstanding presence of Greeks in Syria,…
On December 15, a book commemorating the 100-year history of the Greek Community in Western Australia will be presented. Authored by historian Dr. Ioannis Chatzigiannakis, the 50,000-word work focuses on personal interviews and archival meeting notes. The presentation will take…
The Church of Saint Marina in Brussels is hosting a special event for the Greek community in preparation for Christmas on December 13, 2024, at 19:00. The event will feature a speech by Father Georgios Schinas on the theme ‘Emmanuel…
European Parliament members Freddy Beleris and Vangelis Meimarakis raised urgent questions regarding the safety of the Greek community in Aleppo, Syria. They highlighted that while the region is under jihadist control, local Greek families prefer to remain despite the dangers….
The Department of Byzantine Philology and Folklore and the Department of Modern Greek Philology at the University of Athens will hold a lecture featuring Daniele Macris, Cristina Provenzano, and Vittorio Lorenzo Tumeo. The lecture titled ‘A First Introduction to Messina…
On December 10, 2024, Greek Ambassador to Belgium, Sofia Grammata, will host a Christmas event at the Embassy. The event will include a greeting from Grammata and will feature representatives from various Greek Communities, sharing their stories ranging from Greek…
This year, the famous Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Trafalgar Square in London will feature 11-year-old Greek girl, Erietta Karamountzou. The tree, a gift from Oslo since 1947, symbolizes deep friendship and gratitude between Norway and the UK. Erietta’s mother,…
The Greek community in Aleppo, comprising approximately 50 families, is reported to be safe amidst ongoing developments in Syria, according to diplomatic sources. The Greek embassy in Damascus and the honorary consul in Aleppo are in constant contact with the…
In an interview with ERTNews, Greek Ambassador to Seoul, Aikaterini Loupa, commented on the recent political situation in South Korea following President Yoon’s controversial measures. She highlighted the withdrawal of military law and the resignation of key officials, noting the…
