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Large parish fests in Melbourne and Sydney dominate weekend events [Photos]
It was an action-packed weekend for Greek Melburnians with four large parish events, as Sydneysiders gathered for what was promised to be ‘Australia’s biggest Greek BBQ’ at the Greek Summer …
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Sydney Greek Language Certificate of Attainment success rises to 88 per cent
In celebration of International Greek Language Day on 9 February, Sydney saw approximately 170 people attend the Award Ceremony of the Certificates of Attainment in the Greek language for 2022. …
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Greek Archdiocese starts fundraiser for Turkey and Syria earthquake victims
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is carrying out a fundraiser to support the earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria, Archbishop Makarios announced in a statement. The Archbishop, urged the …
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Berri Greek Orthodox Community says language school faces closure without support
The language school of the Berri Greek Orthodox Community (BGOC) in South Australia’s Riverland region is at risk of shutting down for good due to shrinking enrolments. Neos Kosmos spoke …
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GCM Board Members meet with Greece’s ‘Golden Girl’ Antigoni Ntrismpioti at the Greek Centre
Board members of the Greek Community of Melbourne met with Greece’s ‘Golden Girl’ athlete Antigoni Ntrismpioti in a warm reception at the Greek Centre on Friday. GCM President Bill Papastergiadis …
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Greek Community demands extra compensation for Bulleen
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), will go into its Annual General Meeting (AGM) with its coffers full but legal action is already in motion against the state government over …
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Applications for Certificate of Attainment in Greek examination now open
Applications are now open for participation in the exams for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek, the only national certificate officially recognised by the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious …
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Port Adelaide Greek Orthodox Community to build new cultural centre
South Australia’s Premier, Peter Malinauskas, made a speech at last month’s Semaphore Greek Festival in Adelaide, announcing his government would honour its pledge to provide $2 million in funding towards …
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Greek festivities across Melbourne and Sydney
The year has kicked off with a celebratory mood among Australia’s Greek community. Five major festivals are scheduled to take place this Sunday, February 12 in Melbourne, and Sydney. Last …
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Celebrating International Greek Language Day 2023
International Greek Language Day, established in 2017, is celebrated every year on February 9 to coincide with the commemoration of the birth of Constantine Cavafy, one of Greece’s most renowned …