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GCM to elect new Board of Directors on Sunday
The Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria will hold elections this Sunday 29 June to decide on the Board of Directors for the next term. The election will take place …
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Cretans converge on Canberra for 45th CFANZ anniversary and 40th local milestone
Cretans from across Australia gathered in Canberra over the weekend to mark two significant milestones: the 45th Anniversary of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand and the 40th …
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Archbishop Makarios condemns deadly attack on Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus
Archbishop Makarios of Australia has expressed deep sorrow and condemnation following the deadly attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Prophet Elias in Damascus. In a post shared on Instagram, …
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Pioneer Greek-Australian lawyer Gregory Antippa passes away at 93
Gregory Antippa, one of Melbourne’s most senior Greek-Australian lawyers, has passed away at the age of 93. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at the Church of Saint Haralambos …
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Flight disruptions mount as Aussies told to hold off cancelling travel
Australians heading overseas are being urged not to cancel flights on their own as tensions in the Middle East affect international air travel. Recent missile strikes by Iran on a …
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Chios declared in state of emergency after wave of wildfires
Chios has been declared in a state of emergency after the breakout of five wildfires in just two days, with officials stating they are seriously considering the possibility of arson. …
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‘Gender in Modern Greek’ – exploring the social gender ideologies in our language
The Greek Community of Melbourne will host an online seminar titled ‘Gender in Modern Greek’, examining the role of Greek gendered terms in sustaininig social gender ideologies that reinforce sexism. …
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Mapping our legacy: Help put Greek Australians on Victoria’s map
The Victorian Government’s “Remember a Local – Name a Place” initiative, as spotlighted by Neos Kosmos, is a chance for the Greek Australian community to make its history public for …
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Wildfires rage across Chios – Update: Villages evacuated, homes lost, arson suspected
Wildfires that broke out on Sunday afternoon in northern Chios continue to rage out of control, with firefighters battling flames through the night. A total of 190 firefighters and 38 …
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‘Greek is not just heritage. It’s a global language for the future’, says Hellenic Language Institute President
Greek is not a relic of the past. It’s a living, dynamic language with global potential—and a vital tool for the future. That’s the message at the heart of the …