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Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council pays tribute to Anzacs in WWI and WWII
Members of the Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council gathered in various events held by organizations and committees to honor the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their …
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Bottomless grief expressed at the sudden death of Roula Pantselia
The sudden death Roula Pantselia, has been met with shock and sadness by the Greek community. Ms Pantselia passed away at the age of 64 while sleeping. Roula Pantselia was …
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Hellenic connection to Australia’s Anzac story commemorated at Oakleigh Dawn Service
Representatives of Melbourne’s Hellenic community again took part in the annual Dawn Service commemoration organized by the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL at the iconic Cenotaph at Warrawee Park. The Cenotaph is modeled …
Papastergiadis: I will not be a candidate in the Greek elections
Speaking to Neos Kosmos, the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Bill Papastergiadis OAM said that he will not be a candidate in the upcoming Greek elections. After months …
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Harry Tashounidis: Legendary figure of our community passes away
The community lost another of its emblematic characters as Theoharis (Harry) Tashounidis, a successful businessman and family man, passed away aged 89 on the day of his 65th wedding anniversary …
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Dr Christos Fifis to discuss social and political changes in Greek Community from 1900 to 1954
La Trobe University’s Honorary Research Associate, Dr Christos Fifis, will give a free lecture on the development of the Greek Australian Community from 1900 to 1954. Titled ‘The Greek Australian …
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Archbishop Makarios pays tribute to ANZAC selflessness and sacrifice “in the Land of Greece”
Archbishop Makarios paid tribute to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who fought and died for the universal values of freedom, democracy, justice, and human dignity during …
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Greek armed forces delegation to attend Battle of Crete anniversary events
A high-level delegation of the Greek armed forces will visit Australia for the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete. Chief of Staff, Vice General George Kyriakou, Commander of the …
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St George church in Thornbury celebrates Feast Day
The Greek Community of Melbourne’s St George church in Thornbury celebrated its Feast Day with close to 1000 people in attendance, on Sunday, 23 April. The large turnout allowed people …
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Antonis Remos visits the Greek Centre
Famed Greek popular singer Antonis Remos made a visit to the Greek Centre in Melbourne on Sunday, accompanied by his maestro Vasilis Panagiotou and Greek Australian promoter Vasilis Mavrogiannis. Remos …