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Makarios holds a ‘trisagion’ for the victims of the tragedy in Tempe
Archbishop Makarios of Australia, currently on an official visit to Larissa, visited the site of the devastating railway accident that occurred on 28 February in the area of Tempe. The …
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Sydney’s Cretan Association marked Battle of Crete 82nd Anniversary with cocktail party
The Cretan Association of Sydney and NSW held a cocktail party at the Cyprus Club, Stanmore, on Saturday, as part of events commemorating this year’s 82nd anniversary of the Battle …
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Lesvos ‘Palesviaki’ club’s Bayswater site listed for sale
The 3.22 hectares Bayswater site bought by Melbourne’s Palesviaki Enosis for $161,000 in 1983 is on the market, Neos Kosmos can confirm. “The decision was voted unanimously by the General …
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Australia’s longest-running Greek cafe scores prestigious heritage award
A few months in after its reopening, Gundagai’s iconic 120-year-old Niagara Cafe has won the President’s Prize at the 2023 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards. It follows the restoration of …
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My mother will always be my guiding light
This Sunday, May 14, most of the world will be celebrating Mother’s Day. I find myself longing to be part of Mother’s Day celebrations enjoying a lunch with my mother …
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Thoughts of a young mum
I became a mother on 27 January of this year. I am 22 years old and I have always wanted to be a young mum (I blame teaching at Greek …
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Tasmania becomes third Australian state to recognise Hellenic, Armenian, and Assyrian Genocides
The Tasmanian House of Assembly unanimously passed a motion Thursday, 11 May, recognising the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides committed by the Ottoman Empire and its successor state. This historic …
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Brighton Le Sands Greek festival postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances”
Sydney’s Brighton Le Sands Greek festival which was to make a much anticipated return after a 20 year hiatus has been postponed. In a media release from the Greek Orthodox …
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Greek Community of WA ignites centenary with year-long festivities
This year marks the Hellenic Community of Western Australia’s centenary, a celebration set to last a year. The Community’s President Paul Afkos OAM spoke to Neos Kosmos about the milestone …
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Exhibition honouring Hellenism of Anatolia to open at Axion Esti Monastery
The educational institution Hellenism of Anatolia – from the Aegean Sea to the Pontos, in collaboration with the Australian Federation of Pontian Associations, is launching a museum exhibition titled ‘Asia …