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Excitement and an explosion of joy at the birthday of ‘Pontiaki Estia’ (PHOTOS)
The Central Pontian Association of Melbourne & Victoria ‘Pontiaki Estia’ honoured its 49th anniversary with a grand celebration on Saturday, nearly five decades of uninterrupted struggle for the preservation and …
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The Battle for Bodies, Hearts, and Minds in Postwar Greece
The Greek Community of Melbourne is set to host an upcoming seminar unpacking the post-WWII period in Greece, focusing on the exploits of American social worker Charles Schermerhorn during his …
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Greek Community of Melbourne calls elections for June 29 at annual general meeting
Elections for the new Board of Directors of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will be held on Sunday, June 29 2025, from 9 am to 8 pm at Alphington …
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Greek Community of Melbourne to present financial update and membership growth at AGM
The finances of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GOCMV), the current status of its membership register, the election of an electoral committee, and the official announcement of candidates for the …
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A Journey through the History of Rebetiko Song and Dance from Egypt and the Middle East to Australia
The collaborative event of “Iliades” association and the Union of Greeks from Egypt and the Middle East (EEAMA) on the theme “A Journey through the History of Rebetiko Song and …
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Honouring the World War II Resistance Heroines 80 years on from its end
The Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney and National Council of Jewish Women Australia are set to shed light on a lesser-known aspect of World War II history, that being the heroines …
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Feast Day of the Holy Spirit celebrated at Holy Trinity Church in Footscray
The Feast Day of the Holy Spirit was celebrated at the Holy Trinity church in Footscray, Melbourne, with services led by Bishop Evmenios. He was joined by Father Nikolaos Xylouris …
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Jacinta Allan wants more Victorian streets to bear Greek names
Victoria’s Greek community enthusiastically responded to the call to put more Greek names on Victoria’s map, as part of the state government’s “Remember a Local – Name a Place” campaign. …
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If we don’t speak Greek, they won’t: Pharos seminar urges Melbourne parents to embrace language at home
“If we don’t speak Greek to our children, then our children may not speak Greek, and our grandchildren certainly will not speak Greek!” These sentiments formed the introductory remarks of …
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Greek food comes out on top in National Aged Care satisfaction survey
The results of an annual survey conducted with residents of nursing homes have revealed the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW’s Home for the Aged as number one for food across …