COMMUNITY

US consular services to close for Thanksgiving
SOCIETY

The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the US Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all US Government offices in Greece will be closed on Thursday, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, a US national holiday. 


Plan to build near historic Spetses church sparks ire
NEWS

The proposal by a prominent ship magnate to construct a two-story house near the Panagia Armata Church in the old port of Spetses has ignited controversy on the charming Saronic island. The municipality, local associations, and citizen groups are voicing their opposition, contending that the construction will effectively “obliterate” the church – officially recognized as […]

US embassy alerts American citizens over demos
NEWS

The US Embassy in Greece alerted American citizens about the planned demonstrations on Friday in Athens and Thessaloniki, commemorating the Athens Polytechnic University student uprising against the ruling military junta in 1973.


Israeli community holds event with relatives of hostages kidnapped by Hamas, in Athens
IMAGES

An installation with red balloons, tables and posters depicting Israelis kidnapped by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, is seen during an event held at Megaron concert hall by the Israeli community with the participation of Israelis whose relatives are held hostage by Hamas, amid the group’s ongoing conflict with Israel, in Athens, Sunday.


US Embassy closed on Monday
NEWS

The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the US Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all US government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday, October 9, in observance of Columbus Day, a US national holiday.

A tale of two Greek-Australian diaspora poleis
DIASPORA

The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne’s (GOCM) Board of Management has recently commenced a comprehensive review of its Articles of Association, commonly known as the constitution.