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Pontian federation and Akrites commemorate genocide of Hellenes by the Ottomans
The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia (FPAA) held commemorative events last Friday across Sydney, Melbourne, and South Australia to honour the victims of the Greek Genocide. With a focus …
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Crowd of 200 gathers to commemorate the Battle of Crete late into the night
Last Saturday the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne saw 200 people come together to honour the memory of the Battle of Crete in 1941 with a special dinner dance. Milton Stamatakos, …
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Kastoria association celebrates official opening of renovated building
The Australian Association of Kastorians, known as ‘Kastoria’, commemorated the completion of their upgraded facilities last Sunday. The association unveiled their newly renovated bathroom and kitchen facilities at the North …
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104-year-old Aussie Battle of Crete survivor honoured
Charlie Parrott, 104, an Australian survivor of the Battle of Crete, was presented with a commemorative award on behalf of the Armed Forces of Greece in honour of his heroic …
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Lifting the shadows of Greek history: GCM online lecture explores the significance of social and political files
The Greek Community of Melbourne will present an online lecture by Professor Vangelis Karamanolaki on 1 June who is renowned for his expertise in historiography, Prof. Karamanolakis will delve into …
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Tens of thousands flock to Brisbane Paniyiri
An estimated 45,000 people attended the Paniyiri Greek Festival in Brisbane last weekend, adding another successful chapter to the festival’s forty-seven year tradition. The city of Brisbane produced its finest …
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Leading Melbourne women join forces to launch a new philanthropic movement to Greece
On Friday, 26 May, at The Ritz-Carlton in Melbourne there will be a launch of an initiative this week instigated by leading women from the Greek Australian community and business …
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Solemn reflection: Honouring the victims of the Greek Genocide in Pontos
Return To Anatolia, in partnership with the Darebin Ethnic Communities Council, held a solemn reflection gathering to honour the victims of the Greek Genocide in the Pontos region on Saturday, …
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Genocide of the Greeks of Pontus commemorated in Melbourne
This year’s commemorative events in Melbourne in memory of those lost during the Genocide of the Greeks of Pontus were held at the Greek-Australian Memorial, Birdwood Avenue, in Melbourne on …
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“Immortal” the Greek and Australian heroes of the Battle of Crete
National pride and deep emotion permeated the commemorative events held in Melbourne on Saturday, 20 May marking the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete. With reverence, all the speakers …