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Chicago family returns ancient Greek artefacts to Greece
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (226+ words) Five ancient Greek artefacts spanning from the 6th century BC to the Roman period have been returned to Greece by a family from Chicago, in a move hailed by Greek authorities as an important contribution to the protection of cultural heritage,…...
Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in new trailer for The Odyssey
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (222+ words) A new trailer for The Odyssey has offered audiences their most detailed look yet at Matt Damon as Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, in Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic, according to bbc. com. The film…...
From an Australian fishing village to Anafi: Andrew Hazewinkel explores beauty in Athens exhibition
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (159+ words) The Greek Herald From an Australian fishing village to Anafi: Andrew Hazewinkel explores beauty in Athens exhibition Among the featured works are lead sculptures such as "Livoskopos I" (2025), cast directly in coastal environments, primarily on Anafi, where the artist returns…...
Elfa Moraitakis included among the most powerful people in Western Sydney
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (131+ words) The Greek Herald Elfa Moraitakis included among the most powerful people in Western Sydney Elfa Moraitakis has been named among the most powerful people in Western Sydney in The Daily Telegraph's newly released Western Sydney Power List, which highlights influential…...
Cyprus records highest prison overcrowding rate in EU
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (237+ words) Cyprus has recorded the highest prison overcrowding rate in the European Union, according to new data released by Eurostat. The country's prisons are operating at 227. 6 per cent occupancy, meaning facilities are holding more than double the number of inmates they…...
The remarkable Greek odyssey of Lafcadio Hearn – The Greek Herald
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (645+ words) Patrick Lafcadio Hearn was born on the island of Santa Maura (now more commonly known as Lefkada) in the dark wine Ionian Sea on 27 June 1850....
Archbishop Makarios visits St Nicholas church in Canberra – The Greek Herald
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (17+ words) The Greek Orthodox Community and Church of Canberra welcomed Archbishop Makarios of Australia on Friday, August 8....
Greece, Australia, Cyprus join call for Gaza aid – The Greek Herald
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (19+ words) The foreign ministers of Greece, Australia, Cyprus were among 24 countries that condemned the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza....
Andrew Katsanis wins Outstanding Youth Award – The Greek Herald
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (19+ words) Andrew Katsanis of Penshurst has taken out the Outstanding Youth Award at the 2025 Georges River Local Business Awards....
Samians shine at Melbourne's Samos National Day gala – The Greek Herald
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (278+ words) The Pansamian Brotherhood of Melbourne hosted its annual Samos National Day Gala dinner on Saturday, August 9....