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The latest Greek Australian News, Opinion, Features, Culture, Food, Entertainment, and Sport from Greek City Times in Sydney, Australia

Thieves Target Perth Billionaire’s Mykonos Villa, Steal Luxury Goods During Lavish European Holiday

Perth billionaire Laurence Escalante’s lavish European holiday was disrupted when thieves broke into his Mykonos villa, stealing designer watches, clothing, and cash worth hundreds of thousands. Spotted at Scorpios Beach Club wearing a $1 million watch, the Virtual Gaming Worlds founder continues his extravagant trip across the French Riviera and Greek Islands.

New EU Age Verification App to Be Tested in Greece, Aimed at Protecting Minors Online

The European Commission has launched a privacy-focused age verification app to protect children from harmful online content, with Greece among the first EU countries to test it. The app aligns with the Digital Services Act and future digital identity systems, while Australia is also adopting similar measures.

Global Passport Ranking 2025: Greece and Australia Shine in Travel Freedom

In the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Greece and Australia showcase strong global mobility, ranking 7th and 6th respectively. With visa-free access to 188 and 189 destinations, both nations benefit from robust diplomatic ties, reinforcing their global influence and travel freedom.

Crete’s Journey to Australia

A vibrant celebration of Cretan culture and volunteerism took place in Canberra, where Ms. Despina Mavraki of the Rethymno Volunteer Blood Donors Association “Dotes Zois” joined the Greek Diaspora to honor the 45th anniversary of the Pan-Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand. The visit, filled with emotion and pride, featured a symbolic gift of the Holy Four New Martyrs icon, a lively Cretan Strata-Kantada, and a heartfelt message of unity and hope.

the greek providore

‘The Greek Providore’ – Bringing Greek Gourmet Goodness to Australia

In the midst of COVID-19, driven by her deep love for Greece, Krystal Katsenos embarked on a journey to bridge the gap of authentic, gourmet Greek produce in the Australian market.

This love has exploded into ‘The Greek Providore’, a flourishing gourmet retailer providing a curated selection of Greek artisanal delights.

Eric Brown’s Viral Epiphany Story Unites Greek and First Nations Communities

Eric Brown, a Yuin, Gundungurra, Bidjigal, and Dharawal man from La Perouse, Sydney, captivated Greek Australians with a viral Instagram video, earning 3,555 likes, recalling his 1990s Epiphany dives at Yarra Bay. Welcomed by Greek elders, his story of cultural unity resonates during NAIDOC Week 2025. Despite a 2011 injury paralyzing his arm, Brown, a 2022 WheelWOD champion, mentors youth and leads cultural programs, fostering Greek-Indigenous bonds on Kameygal land.

Nick Kyrgios Slams Goran Ivanisevic’s Harsh Criticism of Stefanos Tsitsipas: ‘Kicking Someone When They’re Down’

Nick Kyrgios defends Stefanos Tsitsipas after coach Goran Ivanisevic’s harsh public criticism, calling it “kicking someone when they’re down.” Despite their frosty history, Kyrgios sympathizes with Tsitsipas’ struggles, questioning Ivanisevic’s approach and expressing hope for the Greek star’s return to form.