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Melbourne’s Kalamata Place to be officially launched by Mayor of Kalamata
The Pammessinian Brotherhood of Melbourne ‘Papaflessas’ is preparing a grand celebration on Saturday 22 October for Melbourne’s newest Greek landmark: Kalamata Place. The laneway in the northern suburb of Thornbury …
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Archdiocese and Papa Lefteris statements hint at litigation
The war of words between Father Elefterios Tatsis (Papa Lefteris) and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has continued following Papa Lefteris’ resignation from the church on Sunday after weeks of turmoil. …
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Greek Australians and Dementia – an information session by EAAMA, Pronia and Fronditha
The Hellenic Association of Egypt and the Middle East (EEAMA), in partnership with Fronditha Care and PRONIA, will present an information session and panel discussion on Greek Australians and dementia, …
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Ancient ‘Dimitria Festival’ launches in Sydney celebrating Macedonian culture
Sydney’s Macedonian community welcomed the official beginning of the Dimitria Festival 2022 on Sunday with celebrations organised by the Pan-Macedonian Association of New South Wales and a liturgy at Kogarah’s …
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Theophanous: “We celebrate and commemorate Cyprus’ independence”
On Sunday October 2 the Cyprus Community of Melbourne, Victoria, celebrated the island nation’s independence from British colonial rule in 1960. Theo Theophanous – a former minister in the Victorian …
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GCM presents seminar on refugees of 1923 population exchange
The Greek Centre will be offering its final seminar as part of the Greek History and Culture series on Tuesday 12 October. The seminar will be presented by associate researcher …
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Fr Eleftherios (Papa Lefteris) resigns from Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
Father Eleftherios, commonly known as Papa Lefteris, presided over his last service on Sunday at Panagia Kamariani on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, making known to the congregation of his resignation decision. …
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“My dad almost died in Greece” tragedy struck Aussie Greek family
A tragic accident turned a dream trip to Greece into a nightmare for father-of-five Babis Armenis. “Dad was very much looking forward to it,” son Nik Armenis told Neos Kosmos. …
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Artists Chris Tsalikis and Anastasia Nikakis join forces for a good cause
Greek Australian grandfather, Chris Tsalikis, who just finished his “marathon” walk, raising more than $11,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is joining forces with Greek Australian artist, Anastasia …
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Greek community attends National Police Remembrance Day in Melbourne
On Thursday, 29 September, members of the local Greek community attended National Police Remembrance Day at Fawkner Police Station. In a solemn commemoration presided over by Victoria Police Chaplain Father …