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The Greek-Australian who opened the door to trade with post-war China
It started with an open letter to the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce. Melbourne businessman Anthony Voyage (born Andonis Voyatzis) wanted to trade with China but he could find no contacts …
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Celebrating this year’s first baptism at Melbourne’s oldest Greek Orthodox church
Smiles filled the pews of The Annunciation of Our Lady on Saturday 20 February as the first baptism of the year was performed by Father Antonios. Parents Maurizio Manzi and Kostandina …
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Greek tourism body set to launch long-term promotion plan
The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) is set to provide a three-year plan by the end of March that will promote Greece abroad. The GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Frangakis told …
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National Theatre of Greece Director arrested and charged with rape
Dimitris Lignadis, a famous stage actor and director and until recently artistic director of the National Theatre of Greece has been arrested. Following many alleged victims coming forward, Lignadis, 56, …
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Greek-Australian deaf actor stars in new Australian feature film
Greek-Australian actor Yiana Pandelis lives in the ‘hearing world’ despite being born deaf. She stars as a deaf community leader in the award-winning Australian romantic drama Unsound, released this week …
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The Evzones Collection: The daily life of Evzones through a lens
“The photos you see are from the heart. They were not taken with a report in mind. It was my pride in being Greek, my passion, that led me to …
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St John’s College offering academic and Greek language scholarships for 2022
St John’s College in Preston is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2022 school year in academic and Greek language categories. A school scholarship entitles the recipient to a 50 …
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Congratulations Christos Sotiropoulos. We wish you a big, happy 100th birthday
Christos Sotiropoulous turns 100 on Saturday, 20 February and his family will be there to celebrate with him a life well lived. “My Pappou came to Australia 56 years ago …
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What’s On 18 February – 25 February
QLD ITALIAN & HELLENIC LUNCH FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Celebrate International Women’s Day with your friends. There will be a set menu, champagne, lucky door prizes whilst celebrating with a …
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‘Medea’ weather front blows snowy days through Greece
Social media was filled with snow photos from Greece, first recorded on Monday night in the regions of Attica, Evia, the Cycladic islands and Crete. The beauty of antiquities blanketed …