Fotis Kapetopoulos
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The future of the Cypriot Community of Melbourne looks bright with the development of a new multipurpose building
The Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria (CCMV) may provide an interesting case-study for many smaller Greek communities grappling with the future of community properties, particularly as the post-war generation …
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Neos Kosmos’ call for First Nations Voice to Parliament referendum receives national praise and media coverage
An editorial published on the Neos Kosmos website on Thursday calling for Greek Australians to vote Yes in the upcoming referendum on the First Nations Voice to Parliament has garnered …
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Greek prisoners sent to the colony of NSW were freedom fighters
The Greek Revolution of 1821 which will be celebrated on 25 March also had an impact on Australia. Like many Irish Republicans sent here as convicts there was also seven …
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Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto stands firm against Deeming and Neo-Nazis
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto hardened his stance against anti-trans, and right-wing extremism, and seeks the expulsion of MP Moira Deeming from the parliamentary party room. The party vote that …
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Majority of Greek candidates in NSW election are empowered women
The majority of the Greek Australian candidates running in the New South Wales election next weekend are women. The NSW state election next Saturday, March 25, coincides with the anniversary …
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David Hill’s lifelong mission to reunite the Parthenon Sculptures
“Greeks can hardly agree on the time of day – but they all agree on the return of the μάρμαρα, marmara, (marbles)” David Hill jokes over the phone. The 76-year-old …
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David Hill : “It makes no sense to have a second division if football clubs can’t be relegated and promoted”
It has been reported in Neos Kosmos that five Greek football clubs have submitted their Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Australia’s National Second Division, the Association of Australian Football Clubs …
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Community campaign to save the asylum seeker charity raises $5.1 million
“Thank you, brother,” Kon Karapanagiotidis texted back after being congratulated by Neos Kosmos for raising $5.1 million to save the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, (ASRC), a charity he founded 22 …
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Alphington mental health facility approval a ‘local planning matter’ according to government
A spokesperson for Victorian planning minister, Sonya Kilkenny released a statement to Neos Kosmos today over Yarra City Council’s Planning Decisions Committee approval for the development of a ‘sub-acute’ mental …
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Yarra Council greenlights mental health facility despite community concerns
Regardless of stiff opposition from the Greek community, Yarra City Council’s Planning Decisions Committee last night, 28 February, approved the development of a ‘sub-acute’ mental health facility next to the …