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Cypriot Diaspora in the US and Australia call for an end to Turkish occupation of Cyprus on 49th anniversary.
In Australia, the visiting Deputy Government Spokesperson of Cyprus, Doxa Komodromou, represented the Republic of Cyprus at various events across Australia, commemorating the July 20 invasion of Cyprus by Turkey …
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Embracing Diversity: Nominations Open for Victorian Multicultural Awards 2023
The Victorian Multicultural Commission is calling on all torchbearers of diversity, harmony, and acceptance to nominate for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs). MAEs are back for their 22nd …
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Thessaloniki Summer Camp 2023 comes to an end: A journey to remember
In what can only be described as an extraordinary journey, the Thessaloniki Summer Camp, organised by the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV), has come to a close. …
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Greek community festivals receive funding for festivals in NSW
On Tuesday 81 community organisations from across NSW were successful Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Festival and Event Grant program. These groups will collectively receive over $630,000 in funding, to host …
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The historic role of sports in the development of the Greek-Australian community
On August 2, Professor Joy Damousi will present a talk on the historical significance of sports in the development of the Greek community in Australia. Since the arrival of Greeks …
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Doxa Komodromou to attend Sydney commemorative events for Cyprus Turkish Invasion
The commemorative events on the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus continue onto Sydney this weekend as the community strives to honour all those who fell defending democracy 49 years ago. The …
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Melbourne’s Lemnos Gallipoli commemorative service to be held on Saturday 12 August
Melbourne’s Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee has announced that its annual commemorative service will be held this year on Saturday 12 August, the event commencing at 11am. The service will be …
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Australian Hellenic Memorial acknowledges legacy of World War II in Greece with School Competition
The Australian Hellenic Memorial Foundation has announced the 2023 School Competition open for its 14th consecutive year, continuing its mission to encourage students to learn and engage with the events …
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Aussie uni student suffers terrifying balcony fall in Greece
An Australian university student plunged six metres from a balcony while in Greece and has sustained life-threatening injuries. Jacob Konaraki from Sydney was selected by his university to go on …
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Cretan Youth of Australia and NZ group meets with President Sakellaropoulou in Athens
The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand (CFANZ) have organised a two-week trip for 20 of their youth to explore their homeland, from July 8 and will last until …