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Melbourne commemorates Polytechnic Uprising with emotional tribute event
Melbourne honoured the 50th anniversary of the heroic uprising of Polytechnic students against the junta of colonels with a special event on Sunday. The event organised by the Polytechnic Memory …
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Sydney honours the Polytechnic Uprising, urges strongly in favour of preserving the Greek language
With strong encouragement for the preservation of the Greek language in Australia, Greek student organisations and Hellenic associations of NSW honoured the 50th anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising. The …
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Melbourne mourns the loss of George Katsis, a pillar of volunteering and contribution
The Greek community in Melbourne, particularly those hailing from Karditsa, is grieving the loss of another iconic personality, 86-year-old George Katsis. He embarked on his “eternal journey” on Thursday, November …
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Defiant sacrifice of Arkadi’s Cretan heroes resonates through history
The 157th anniversary of the Massacre at Arkadi Monastery, known as the ‘Holocaust of Arkadi’ among Cretans, was commemorated by the Pancretan Union on Saturday through wreath laying ceremonies, speeches, …
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Food For Thought Network Inc features Dean Kotsianis in AGM
The Food For Thought Network Inc (FFTN) is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled on Sunday, November 26, via Zoom. For over two decades, the AGM has …
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Victorian government unveils scholarships for aspiring Greek Interpreters
In a collaborative effort, RMIT University and the Victorian Government are offering tuition-free scholarships for students aspiring to pursue a career in Greek interpreting. As part of the 2024 RMIT …
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Pallaconian Youth Committee shines at 2023 Merri-bek Awards
The Pallaconian Youth Committee was awarded a High Commendation at the 2023 Merri-bek City Council Community Awards Ceremony, held on October 31. As nominees for Youth Contribution to community award …
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Echoes of courage: 50 years on commemorating Polytechnic students’ stand against fascism
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising of November 1973, when students and citizens rejected the Greek military Junta of 1967 to 1974. On November 14, …
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NSW’s university students and Greek Orthodox Community to host commemorative events for 50th anniversary of Polytechnic Uprising
Sydney is set to host events in commemoration of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising organised by the Greek Orthodox Community (GOC) of NSW and university students alike, spreading knowledge on this …
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THI Australia announces $24,000 grant in memory of late Marianna V. Vardinoyannis to support Elpida Association
The Hellenic Initiative Australia (THI Australia) has officially announced a grant of $24,000 in memory of the late Marianna V. Vardinoyannis to the Elpida Association of Friends of Children with …