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Sydney pays tribute to Greek Independence Day
Today, Sydney is hosting the annual commemoration of Greek Independence Day, marking the 204th anniversary of Greece’s historic March 25th Revolution. The event, organised by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia …
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Melbourne celebrates Greek Independence Day with parade and ceremonies
Melbourne is dressed in blue and white today as the city honours the 204th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. The day is marked with a series of solemn …
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Santorini set to welcome visitors with renewed confidence for the tourism season
Santorini, is fully prepared to welcome visitors for the new tourism season. The island’s infrastructure is operating smoothly, and local authorities have assured that both residents and tourists can enjoy …
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Nafplio mourns as it farewells Greek Australian magnate Nikos Andrianakos
An Exodios Akolouthia (Funeral Rite Liturgy) for Nikos Andrianakos was held in Nafplio, accompanied by the Nafplio Philharmonic Orchestra and attended by family, friends, and local dignitaries. His casket was …
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Nick Politis tears up at gala event urging everyone to keep supporting those in need
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia celebrated ten years of the Greek Diaspora’s generosity and deep connection with Greece at a gala dinner held at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney last …
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Kyrgios suffers taste of bagel in Miami capitulation
Nick Kyrgios has crashed out of the Miami Open, forced to stomach a second-set ‘bagel’ as Karen Khachanov made him suffer in a dispiriting 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 defeat. Grumbling and …
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Celebrating Cultural Diversity Week through family stories
A community Q&A with Greek Australian author Olympia Panayiotopoulos was held at Lalor Library, to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week. The event was organised in collaboration with the Whittlesea Multicultural Community …
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Over a dozen Greeks named in The List: Australia’s Richest 250
Australia’s richest 250 people of 2025 have been revealed as compiled by The Australian (The List: Australia’s Richest 250), and as always, there are plenty of wealthy Greek Australians featured. …
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Maria Sakkari through to Round of 32 in Miami
Maria Sakkari has won her opening match at the Miami Open, with a three-set victory over Lucia Bronzetti 3-6, 7-5, 4-6. The top ranked Greek had a strong service game, …
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Dynamic start to the 2025 Greek History and Culture Seminars by the Greek Community of Melbourne
The 2025 Greek History and Culture Seminars, by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), commenced attracting a large audience. The opening event featured presentations by Miltiadis Paikopoulos and Olympia Nelson, …