Australia
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Archbishop Makarios announces his dream for the Greek Orthodox Church in Perth
Archbishop Makarios was greeted by throngs of people at Perth Airport on Thursday. The Byzantine choir of Saint John of Damascus travelled with His Eminence Archbishop Makarios and sang hymns …
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Australia may have to take feta and halloumi off the shelves
Australia may have to stop selling its own feta, halloumi and other products, such as prosecco, bri, camembert, pecorino, edam, cheddar and parmesan, in a bid to protect EU products’ …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 12 July onward
VIC ‘THALASSA’ ART EXHIBITION Stella Zicopoulos-Greig’s latest solo exhibition of oil paintings ‘Thalassa’ explores the artist’s cultural identity and lifelong relationship with the sea. As a child of Greek migrants, …
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Greek elections: following the bouncing ball
The Sky News’ Outsiders program last week excelled in absurdity in their zealousness to rejoice in the victory of conservative New Democracy in Greece. The co-hosts heralded the “slaying of …
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Meet the Greek Australian founder of Byzanfest, the world’s first online Orthodox Christian short film festival
It was in 2013 at the foothills of Meteora, one of the largest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, that Chris Vlahonasios, a longtime cinephile, was first struck with the idea …
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Ethnic Business Awards Foundation launched in Sydney
After more than three decades of the Ethnic Business Awards, the Foundation launched on Wednesday with broad community support and the graces of both sides of politics as a platform …
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Dimitris Troaditis to present free lecture on radical anarchist ideas in Greece
Poet and journalist Dimitris Troaditis is set to present an insightful lecture at the Greek Centre this month, delving into the emergence and promulgation of radical anarchist ideas in Greece …
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Parishioners bid final farewell to the loving Father Nicholas Vrettakos
Priests from across Victoria together with loved ones and a number of parishioners said their last farewell to Father Nicholas Vrettakos today, Wednesday 10 July. The service was held at Father …
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Greek Australian artist Stella Zicopoulos-Grieg explores her cultural identity in solo exhibition ‘Thalassa’
As a child of Greek migrants, memories of the long voyage from Greece to Australia have had a profound influence on Stella Zicopoulos-Grieg’s artistic practice. Her love of the sea …
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Father Nicholas Vrettakos’ funeral to be held on Wednesday, 10 July
The funeral for Father Nicholas Vrettakos will be held on Wednesday 10 July at the Presentation of Our Lady to the Temple Church in North Balwyn at 10.30 am. The …