Welcome to Greek News Global for 28 May 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Turkey tells the UK “there was never a firman for the Parthenon Marbles." Lupita Nyongo pushes back on Odyssey casting criticism. The Greek Herald turns 100... and Olympiacos wins

Welcome to Greek News Global for 21 May 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; French Parthenon Marbles to be returned. PM Mitsotakis praises Greek-ANZAC connection. Greek cheese takes top global honour. And Australia beats both Greece and Cyprus in Eurovisi

Drones, robotics, entrepreneurship… and near death experiences? This week on Ouzo Talk Podcast, Tom and Nick sit down with Paris Cockinos, the founder of Sphere, for a conversation that goes from cutting-edge technology to some truly unbelievable life stories. Paris shares how he turned a small star

Welcome to Greek News Global for 15 May 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Chinese President invokes Thucydides to Trump. Turkish media claiming half of Crete. Greece to repay debts earlier than expected… and Metallica goes Greek, with a metal version of

Welcome to Greek News Global for 30 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; American President Donald Trump to visit Greece. Gaza Flotilla issue reaches Greece. Prime Minister Mistotakis noticeably absent from Patriarchal address to Parliament... and Gr

Poutanes and Camels???! Things go completely off the rails on Ouzo Talk, but in the best way possible, as returning guest, internationally acclaimed comedian Angelo Tsarouchas, is joined by internet sensation Arianna Papalexopoulos for one of the funniest episodes yet. Speaking during their hugely s

Welcome to Greek News Global for 30 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; the Australian Hellenic choir backs out of a joint performance with a Jewish Choir. French President Macron says “we’ll be there” to support Greece in its time of need. Police s

Welcome to Greek News Global for 24 April 2026, with Tom Skolarikis. In this Bulletin: Greece set to renew its defence agreement with France. Greece’s tourism sector showing signs of strong momentum. Archbishop Makarios calls for services to be delivered only in Greek... and fireworks at Sydney Olym

In this special episode of Ouzo Talk, we sit down with Publisher of The Greek Herald, Dimitra Skalkos, to celebrate the masthead’s 100th anniversary. From its humble beginnings rooted in the Australian Kytherian community to its evolution into a national voice for the Greek diaspora, Dimitra reflect

Welcome to Greek News Global for 16 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Greek police accused of violently pushing migrants across the Turkish border. The 300 million euro Greek government farm subsidy scandal deepens. The Australian government restr

Welcome to Greek News Global for 10 April 2026, with Tom Skolarikis. In this Bulletin: Greeks globally prepare for Easter. Lamb prices in Greece soar. The US and EU cheesed off over Feta... and Petrounias again, the lord of the rings.Send us Fan MailSupport the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSu

In this episode of Ouzo Talk, we sit down with the creator of the viral Instagram page Souvlakination, Alex Mylonas, direct from the UK. What started as a passion project has grown into a global search for the world’s best souvlaki... and you won't believe who has it!Tom, Nick and Alex talk about ho

Welcome to Greek News Global for 2 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin: Greece pays tribute to Marinella, an icon of Greek culture. Greek Easter to be strictly limited to religious sites, and Artemis launches to the moon.Send us Fan MailSupport the s

Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 March 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin: Orthodox Easter set to be disrupted by tensions in the Middle East. Transport of the ‘Holy Fire’ almost certain to be curtailed. Tourism to Greece surges despite travel warnings

Recorded live on Monday 16 March 2026 at The Brighton Sydney as part of the Greek Festival of Sydney, Ouzo Talk returns with its second in-person debate in front of a packed live audience. This time, we focus on Greek identity and whether it's defined by faith – or whether it exists beyond the Churc

Welcome to Greek News Global for 19 March 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin; Greece rejects Trumps call for naval assistance, former NATO Chief urges Europe to put politics aside, Greek American wins Oscar, and an Iconic Greek restaurant to close after 7

Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; the Middle East war further confuses Greece and Turkey’s complex relationship. Greece opens voluntary military service for women. Varoufakis says Greek support is no more tha

In this episode of Ouzo Talk, former Greek Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis, shares the inside story of the Greek debt crisis, offering a candid look at the negotiations that shook Europe and reshaped Greece’s economy.Varoufakis reflects on the decisions made during the crisis, openly acknowledgin

Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; chaos in the Middle East following provocation from Iran. An Iranian Commander threatens missile strikes on Cyprus. Athens responds by sending military support to Cyprus. And

One hundred episodes, countless stories... and more than a few glasses of ouzo along the way! Ouzo Talk raises the bat in this landmark 100th episode, as co-hosts Tom Skolarikis and Nick Athanassiou pause to reflect on the journey that brought the podcast to this extraordinary milestone, with specia

Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis locks in his visit to Australia. Turkey lashes out at Greece for its deal with American energy giant Chevron. A $1 million reward for informat

Welcome to Greek News Global for 19 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Germany points to Greece as a leader in European productivity, Greek troops to hit the ground in Gaza, four Greek beaches make the top 20 in the world, and Novak Djokovic say

The boys sit down with Nicholas Pappas AM – a proud Cazzie, and the man who helped lead the fight to reinstate the South Sydney Rabbitohs after they were controversially expelled from the National Rugby League. Taking on Rupert Murdoch, News Limited, and the NRL establishment, Nick was at the centre

Welcome to Greek News Global for 12 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Prime Minister Mitsotakis calls on Turkey to remove threats, the island of Aegina declares a state of emergency, rents in Greece to be legally forced above the table, and nom