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Vale Kleio Nikakis, 90, a well-known figure of the Greek community passes away
Kleio Nikakis, a well-known figure of the Greek community of Melbourne, passed away on 22 April 2020, aged 90. Kleio and her husband, Michael, were known for their strong presence …
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Adelaide school staff turn into Greek language students to combat coronavirus-induced social isolation [VIDEO]
Social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak can be particularly challenging for schoolchildren who are also required to transition to remote learning virtual classrooms. In a bid to remind their students …
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Gippsland’s beloved radio presenter has died at the age of 74
Expatriate George Andreou unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74, known to the general public for his long-term presence on the Gippsland airwaves. Mr Andreou passed away on 11 …
Former South Melbourne member Peter Athanasakis passes away
One of the most devoted fans of South Melbourne Hellas, Mr Peter Athanasakis, passed away last Monday. Peter was the father of the club’s former chairperson, Leo Athanasakis and spent …
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Castellorizian girl part of swanky hotel’s mega mural towering over Perth
A new 27-storey Perth hotel features a work by one of the world’s most famous big-wall painters with a Greek theme. Called ‘The Adnate’, after Australian artist Matt Adnate, who …
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Greek Ministry of Tourism launch successful online seminars in partnership with Google
Tourism professionals have flocked to undertake online seminars supported by the Ministry of Tourism, through the Greece from Home platform and the Grow Greek Tourism online programme, says the ministry …
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An Easter to remember for the little that we were allowed to do
This has been an Easter unlike any other. At a time when Greeks the world over would normally congregate in big numbers in their churches, they were, this year, forced …
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Orthodox Easter celebrated online in Australia [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Christ has risen and His resurrection this year was celebrated in an entirely different manner, which does not refer to what we Orthodox would call a “traditional Easter” as Archbishop …
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A handy guide for Greeks in Australia needing support during the coronavirus crisis: Help is at hand
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has over the past few weeks focused on developing a coordinated response for Greek citizens without Australian rights navigating the COVID19 pandemic alongside the …
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Red Cross receives funding to help migrants in transition
People on temporary visas who have no way to support themselves and have urgent needs will be the main focus of the emergency relief provided by Red Cross during the …