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Claire Gazis

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Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria moves forward with new centre

The Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria (CCMV) held its Annual General Meeting last Sunday at its premises, during which they revealed plans for construction of the new community centre …

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Honouring EOKA’s legacy: Sunshine’s Greek Cypriot Community marks 70th anniversary

The Greek Cypriot community of Sunshine commemorated the 70th anniversary of the EOKA liberation struggle (1955-1959) with a solemn ceremony on Sunday at the Church of Apostle Andrew on St. …

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A house of love in the blessed land of South Madagascar – the support of the Greeks of Australia

“I am rich. I have eight godchildren from South Madagascar. Among them M…the last of the children I baptised. She was eight years old at the time. She grew up. …

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Memorial service at Sunshine to honour 70th anniversary since EOKA began the fight for liberation

This year marks the 70th anniversary since the commencement of the Cyprus Emergency (1 April 1955) when violent explosions disrupted the capital and other cities of the country. Cyprus, since …

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Melbourne centenarian Irene Petrakis passes away peacefully at 102

Thornbury local for the past 52 years, Irene Petrakis passed away peacefully a few days ago at age 102, leaving behind a legacy of love and care for her big …

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Victorian scientific community mourns the loss of Sianna Panagiotopoulos

The scientific community of Victoria is in mourning following the passing of Sianna Panagiotopoulos, daughter of long-time colleague and friend Matina Panagiotopoulos. The news of Sianna’s sudden death has left …

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Nikolaos Varellas the new Deputy High Commissioner of Cyprus in Australia

The role of the new Deputy High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia has officially been assumed by the newly arrived diplomat from Cyprus, Nikolaos Varellas. Varellas replaces …

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Kostas Menoikos: 26 years missing

Kostas Menoikos, son of Nikolaos and Theonitsa Menoikos, was one of our own. Born on October 28, 1948, in Varosha, the heart of the occupied city of Famagusta, his parents …

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Our journey from the motherland to Antipodes through five canvases

The Board of Directors of the Fairfield-based Seniors and Caregivers Association unveiled an emotional photo exhibition, depicting their journey from their homeland to the Antipodes on five canvases last Thursday. …

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Commemorative events in Melbourne for the 50th anniversary of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus begin

With flag bearers from Oakleigh Grammar, Aetolian College (St. Andrew’s Forest Hill Branch), Zenon Greek School, and dancers from the Cypriot Community and the Pegasus Dance Academy participating, the National …

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