Walk into almost any Greek -language classroom in Victoria, day school, after-hours, community setting, and you’ll hear a mix of pride and pressure. Pride, because Greek carries stories, faith, migration, humour, music, philosophy, and a living community identity. Pressure because the conditions
The site of ancient Olympia, a vast complex of temples, shrines, stadiums and theaters, as seen from the north. The stadium, the temple of Hera, and the temple of Zeus can be seen. The line of trees, to the upper right, border a road to the north of the Alfeios. Credit: Panosgti34 /CC BY-SA 4.0
Greece welcomed over 35 million international visitors in the first ten months of 2025, marking a record year for tourism. Amid this surge, licensed tour guides in Greece play a critical role in delivering accurate and professional experiences at cultural sites. Greek law strictly regulates the
The ancient Greek geographer Strabo mapped the then known world. Artist Unknown. Public Domain The ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers of the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, and traveling. He left behind a substantial body of work. Strabo (or
Women rarely competed in the ancient Olympic Games, and authorities largely barred them from even attending, according to an explainer by Owen Jarus, published on LiveScience.com. The Olympics ran from about 776 B.C. to A.D. 393 and attracted competitors from across Greece and beyond. For much of
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in Kastoria that Greece was implementing “the biggest culture project that has ever existed,” as she highlighted the economic and social impact of museums, monuments and cultural sites. Mendoni spoke at the “D Karavaggeleia” events, organised by the
The Greek Festival of Sydney is back for 2026, bringing the best in Greek arts, ideas, music, and community celebrations to Darling Harbour. Now in its 44th year, the festival will kick off on Sunday, March 1, at Darling Harbour, attracting thousands of visitors to enjoy food, wine, arts, and gifts
Greek thought does not belong to Greece alone; it belongs to the world. Mind the Greeks was created to strengthen the international presence and dissemination of the Greek language and literature, harnessing modern tools and collaborative networks. The initiative is carried out under the guidance
Greece is set to launch a unified electronic ticketing platform called Hellenic Heritage, enabling visitors to book entry to 108 archaeological sites and museums across the country through a single digital system. The platform is expected to become fully operational by April 2026. This initiative
With dignity, symbolism, and a strong cultural message, World Greek Language Day was honoured in Australia’s Federal Parliament, highlighting the enduring global importance of the Greek language as a cornerstone of civilisation. Greek-Australian Labor MP Steve Georganas delivered the keynote
