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Greek Community of Melbourne AGM postponed by a week
The 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) has been postponed again to 16 January because of growing concerns over the rise …
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A Greek Australian shares the magic of Christmas with the community
Generous and kindhearted, just like Santa, a Greek businessman in Melbourne has been sharing the magic of Christmas every year, making sure that no child goes without a present under …
Hellas football superstar Ulysses Kokkinos’ odyssey comes to an end
To many he was the embodiment of the “mangas”, a Greek larrikin, in his day, flamboyant footballer Ulysses Kokkinos embodied not only the Swinging Sixties but was also the star …
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Anniversary of Remembrance – 100 years since the Asia Minor Catastrophe
The arrival of 2022 is bringing about memories from one of the most tragic events that forever changed modern Greek history. This year marks 100 years from the Asian Minor …
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Pontian Community building not sold due to lack of offers
Pontian Community of Melbourne President Apostolos Alexiadis confirmed that the Brunswick building at 345 Victoria Street which was up for action has not been sold. The building, created to promote …
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Neos Kosmos’ Saturday edition will return next week, 8 January 2022
Neos Kosmos’ Digital and print editions will be taking a holiday break this Saturday, 1 January 2022. Our Greek and English teams wish our readers a great transition into the …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia cancels main religious events due to Omicron
Following an emergency online meeting of the Bishops of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia yesterday, 30 December 2021, a snap decision was made to cancel or postpone major religious celebrations …
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Theofania festival to take place on 9 January 2022
On Sunday 9 January 2022, Theofania Festival will take place for the 39th consecutive time Station Pier Port Melbourne. The location holds a special significance to Melbourne’s Greeks as it …
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Greek Orthodox families devastated on Christmas as they find graves at Fawkner cemetery vandalised (video)
It was not a happy Christmas for several Greek Orthodox families in Melbourne as they arrived at Fawkner cemetery to pay their respects to their departed loved ones. Visitors arrived …
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Overwhelming response for ‘Christmas Kalanda 2021’ at Axion Esti monastery in Northcote
Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia, Makarios expressed his delight over the successful ‘Christmas Kalanda 2021’ event that took place at the Axion Esti monastery in Northcote, Victoria. The celebratory happening …