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Greek migrant stories come full circle in powerful Athens performance
On a balmy summer evening in Athens, the voices of Greek migrants echoed across continents in the moving theatrical production Opou Gis Kai Patris (Wherever Earth and Homeland). Presented to …
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Global Greek youth program expands in highly successful fourth edition
The successful collaboration between the Greek Community of Melbourne and the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs produced yet another great edition of its cultural immersion program, bringing together Hellenic youth …
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Panathinaikos unveils special jersey ahead of historic NBL Australian showdown
Panathinaikos president Vassilis Parthenopoulos has unveiled a specially designed jersey for the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, to be hosted in Australia this September, in the presence of Australia’s Ambassador to Greece …
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Fronditha Care duo named finalists in 2025 National Aged Care Awards
Fronditha Care CEO Faye Spiteri and volunteer Theodorus Giannicopoulos are among the finalists announced for Ageing Australia’s 2025 You are ACE! Awards, with the duo each being praised for their …
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GOCNSW farewells long-serving GM Alkis Dracopoulos, welcomes successor Vicki Tomaras
The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales (GOCNSW) has farewelled long-serving General Manager Alkis Dracopoulos, who is retiring after 14 years of distinguished service to the organisation. Dracopoulos has …
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From Adelaide to Ikaria: How a Greek Australian developer seeks clarity in a Blue Zone
An unexamined life is not worth living, Socrates warned. Albert Camus cautioned against “philosophical suicide”—the moment we stop asking why and instead surrender to comforting lies, plastic trinkets hauled across …
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I do not forget – ‘I fight’: Memorial held in Melbourne for 51st anniversary of Cyprus invasion
Commemorations have taken place in Melbourne for the 51st black anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus on 20 July 1974 — which followed a treacherous coup on the island. A …
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GAS honours Emmanuel Alfieris one year on from his passing
A full year has gone by and yet the hurt of Emmanuel Alfieris’ death has not subsided, with the loss of an esteemed member of our community still being felt …
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New GCM board marks historic gender milestone as Papastergiadis begins final term
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) ushered in a fresh board last Monday following the June 29 election. The meeting, convened by Electoral Committee Chair Kostas Tsoubakos, brought together members …
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Penny Marathon turns 14: Grassroots run that’s saving animals worldwide
Neos Kosmos caught up with the founder of the Penny Marathon, an annual event that raises awareness of the plight of suffering animals and celebrates those that fight to save …