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The wait is over, Greece-Australia Work and Holiday Visa agreement in effect
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) welcomed the announcement of Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, Terens Quick and the Minister for Immigration of Australia David Coleman about the …
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Melbourne’s Greek community mourns the passing of North Balwyn parish priest Father Nicholas Vrettakos
Orthodox faithful in Melbourne are in the mourning following the death of Father Nicholas Vrettakos. Father Vrettakos was the parish priest at the Presentation of Our Lady to the Temple …
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Archbishop Makarios set to visit Melbourne on 3 August
Greek Orthodox faithful in Melbourne are anticipating the arrival of the newly enthroned Archbishop of Australia, Makarios who it has been confirmed will be visiting early August. Archbishop Makarios is …
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Greek passport 6th most powerful in the world according to Henley Passport Index
Greece has once again made it into the top 10 most powerful passports. New research produced by the Henley Passport Index has revealed the Greek passport is the 6th most …
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Family-owned Greek restaurant Stalactites awarded Lord Mayor’s Commendation
Melbourne Greek food institution Stalactites has been awarded the Lord Mayor’s Commendation for 2019. The well-known business has been owned by the Konstandakopoulos family for over 40 years, passing through three …
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Work and Holiday Visa agreement between Greece and Australia swings into effect
The Work and Holiday Visa agreement between Greece and Australia came into effect on 1 July 2019. The agreement makes it easier for young Australians to work and study in …
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Woman donates her car to prevent other cases such as those of Courtney Herron from happening again
Like many women, Panagiota Makaronis had spent years taking crime preventative measures when walking and driving the streets of Melbourne. The precautions did not stop her from becoming one of …
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‘A Caring Father, An Honest Brother and A Sincere Friend’ – Archbishop Makarios Enthroned in Sydney
A huge crowd gathered on Saturday morning to witness the Enthronement of the newly-elected Archbishop Makarios at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Sydney. As the early morning …
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Enthronement of Archbishop Makarios: Photos, video footage and more
Hundreds attended the enthronement of Archbishop Makarios at the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Sydney on Saturday. Church dignitaries and statesmen from Australia and Greece attended …
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Archbishop Makarios enthronment on Saturday, followed by plans to visit Melbourne
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia received a warm welcome from the Greek community of Australia when he arrived at Kingsford Smith airport on Tuesday evening. And over the last …