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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 …
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GCM Schools mark 50th anniversary of Athens Polytechnic Rising with special edition
In commemoration of the 1973 student uprising, the Language & Culture Schools of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM Schools) will release a special edition on November 19 titled “Polytechnic …
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PRONIA’s ‘Safer Together’ fundraiser against family violence surpasses $85,000
PRONIA’s Cocktail event to expand its support programs through the “Safer Together” Foundation, a fundraising initiative to combat family violence, exceeded expectations by raising $85,000. Held at Brunswick Town Hall …
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John Chryssoulakis throws support behind Macquarie University’s Modern Greek Studies Program
The Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, John Chryssoulakis, has come out strongly supporting the continuation of the Μodern Greek studies program at Macquarie University. Since the announcement …
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Greek Orthodox Community of NSW announces 20-person board for next two years
The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW will not hold elections at it was planned for Sunday November 26, and that is because exactly 20 nominations were received for the 20 …
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Greek Street Fair Burwood a hit among the local community
The Greek Street Fair Burwood returned this year bigger than ever before as it once more proved its value as a staple of the local area’s calendar. The Sydney event …
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Long-overdue recognition: Australian WWII veterans finally honoured with Greek Campaign medals
The Greek Government bestowed the Greek Campaign medal upon Australian veterans who served in Greece during World War Two as a symbol of appreciation for the Australian veterans’ significant contributions …
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Bold move by Gardiakos: signals the beginning of end of the Schism between Church and Community in SA
Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) President Peter Gardiakos and others on the board welcomed Archbishop Makarios at the Franklin Street Hall. This was a watershed, as it was …