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More than 2000 years of Jewish life in Thessaloniki discussed in Melbourne

The Melbourne Holocaust Museum will present a lecture by Dr Leon Saltiel on the Jews of Thessaloniki on Monday, 24 April. Delving into the evolution of the thriving communities of …

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Youth of the Pammessinian Brotherhood pay tribute to the pioneers who built a “little Messinia” in the heart of Melbourne

On 25 March the Pammessinian Brotherhood ‘Papaflessas’ held their annual dance at the organisation’s headquarters at 2 Gooch Street, Thornbury. It’s an occasion of great emotion and pride for the …

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The future of the Cypriot Community of Melbourne looks bright with the development of a new multipurpose building

The Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria (CCMV) may provide an interesting case-study for many smaller Greek communities grappling with the future of community properties, particularly as the post-war generation …

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25 March 1821 celebrated majestically at Sydney University’s Great Hall

“The bond between Greeks and Australians remains strong as ever. There are many more stories waiting to be discovered and to be told, stories of camaraderie and self-sacrifice, well beyond …

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Australia continues to honour Greek Independence Day

The Panhellenic Association of Retired Reservists in Australia celebrated the anniversary of Greece’s War of Independence with a commemoration event on Sunday, March 26 at the Holy Monastery of Axion …

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Sydney unites to commemorate 202nd anniversary of Greek Independence Day

The significance of March 25th continues to remain constant in the minds of NSW’s Greek community as thousands poured into the heart of Sydney to honour the 202nd anniversary of …

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In an atmosphere of reflection, Melbourne’s Greek community mark 25 March

In what was an atmosphere of national reflection, this weekend’s celebrations on the anniversary of the 1821 Greek War of Independence saw a number of events organised by community bodies. …

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Zisis Dardalis: The Orphan Giant of Charity and Benefaction

Some people are born to mark human debt with their only path in this life. They remain authentic, unique, and perhaps alone, special but also well-known, heretical and incompatible, quirky …

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Oakleigh marks 25 March with Greek Independence Day Festival

Melbourne’s own ‘Little Athens’, Oakleigh, celebrated 25 March in style; with scores from the broader Greek community alongside philhellenes descending on the suburb to revel in the festivities. Vicinity Centres …

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“My parents came here with almost nothing”: Bill Cotsis on the meaning of his sister Sophie’s re-election for family and community

Greek Australian Sophie Cotsis has retained her seat in the NSW Legislative Assembly by a very comfortable margin. Tipped as highly likely to take on a ministerial portfolio in the …

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