This Sunday 5 July, the people of Greece are called to make a critical decision about their future within the Eurozone in a referendum.
Greeks are called to vote either ‘YES’ to another round of harsh demands imposed by the EU, ECB and IMF, or ‘NO’ to further austerity, which will lead the country in uncharted territory.
In a show of solidarity, the people of Melbourne are holding a peaceful demonstration tomorrow, Saturday 4 July outside the Parliament Of Victoria.
Organised by The Greek Ambassadors (Πρεσβευτές της Ελλάδας) non-profit organisation, the official rally will begin at 1.00 pm and will be joined by thousands of expatriate Greeks.
A second rally is also being held in Victoria which will start from the Oakleigh Station Square Shopping Centre’s entrance at 6.30 pm.
Down under Greek communities are pressured to send money back home, hence an Australian Hellenic Initiative has been set up so locals can raise money for crisis relief of poor families.
Brisbane’s Greeks have been called join a solidarity march held in Brisbane’s King George Square on Saturday, at 10.00 am.
“Please join us in this historic moment and let the Greek people know that Sydney Stands With Greece,” says Christine Stamatis Hatzikalimnios.
Mrs Hatzikalimnios started a Facebook page to support a peaceful demonstration outside the Sydney Opera House on the same day from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm.
“We stand for Democracy and whatever the Greek people decide. We trust that they are capable of making their own decisions for their country,” she adds.
