Fotis Kapetopoulos
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Livanios visit promises deeper ties with Greece
Greece’s Deputy Minister of the Interior, Theodoros Livanios, lands in Australia next week. He will be in Melbourne from 21-23 March and in Sydney 24-27 March. The 47-year-old politician told …
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Australia and Greece are closer to a double taxation agreement – but not there yet
The ongoing search for a conclusion to a double taxation agreement between Greece and Australia seems closer; however, not close enough. Steve Georganas, the federal member of Adelaide, is a …
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Remembering the legacy of Chrisoula (Chrissy) Tsopanis: A life of service and kindness
Forty days ago, Chrisoula Tsopanis (nee Pappas), Chrissy to all of us, died at the fulsome age of 94. I want to mark those 40 days with a homage to …
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Alexander’s bisexuality in Netflix’s series has Pan-Macedonian organisations tied up in a Gordian Knot
In the new Netflix series “Alexander: The Making of a God”, Alexander the Great shares a kiss with his general and lifelong friend and, according to experts, lover, Hephaestion. Yet, …
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Greek Festivals take over Australia’s cultural landscape in February and March
February and March in Australia are now Greek cultural months, as Festival Hellenika in Adelaide, Greek Festival of Sydney and Antipodes in Melbourne take over. These festivals present a panoply …
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GCM looks to invest in facilities, education and culture to overcome the $2.9 million loss
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, February 18, at the Andrianakos Centre, at Alphington Grammar. According to the Annual Report, the …
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Enjoying the good life as you age
Many of the post-war Greek immigrants who made a life in Australia, who worked hard and created a future for their children, now fear losing their independence due to ageing. …
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Urgent plea for Greece to bolster consulate staffing amidst mounting delays and backlog
Greeks in Melbourne can endure agonising waits of up to two years for citizenship appointments and vital matters to be resolved, all amidst staffing shortages at the Greek Consulate, said …
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A new leadership for Pan-Macedonians of Victoria’s after AGM
The Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria (PanMac) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 4, marking a significant moment for the organisation. Gathered at their headquarters in Clifton …
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Wayne Kramer, guitarist and co-founder of proto-punk band the MC5, dies at 75
Wayne (Kambes) Kramer, the Greek American co-founder of the MC5, a seminal infuence on rock, punk and grunge, and most formidably, the anti establishment chorus of Vietnam generation, died last …