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POLL: Here’s what you think about the FYROM name deal outcome
On Saturday (AEST) Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia’s (FYROM) Parliament passed an amendment to the constitution to rename the country “Republic of North Macedonia”. It is now up to the …
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Australia’s First People to welcome Greek elders on Australia Day
Even though what most of White Australia recognises as Australia Day is a day of national mourning for the country’s Indigenous people, First People’s representatives have chosen this date to …
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Kastellorizian Council of Australia goes back to its roots
The Kasterllorizian Council of Australia is hosting its 2019 Conference this month in Sydney. Taking place over three days from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 January at the Bonnie Doon …
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‘Nostos – Return to the roots’ forum comes to Melbourne
Greece, Cyprus and Egypt signed a cooperation protocol back in 2017 that aims to bring Cypriots and Greeks who used to live in Alexandria back to the city under the …
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Early Greek Australians, sweet memories on Facebook
It all started back in September 2016, when, whilst sitting in her bedroom reminiscing her younger years, 59-year-old Vasiliki Varitellis Danas decided to launch the Early Greek Australians Facebook page …
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The Greek refugee village at Bonegilla
In July 2018, on the behest of Anastasios [Tasos] Kolokotronis, my partner Athanasios and I visited Nea Magnisia, a village 11 kilometres outside Thessaloniki. There, we met with Tasos’ relatives, …
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Greek Festival hits Semaphore Beach this weekend
South Australia’s biggest Greek festival is returning to the shores of Semaphore this weekend, with a two day-day line up of events celebrating the sounds and flavours of Greece. Organised …
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Greek Community of Melbourne looks to boost tourism between Greece and Aus
Statistics published by the Greek Ministry of Tourism, show Australia as a clear standout when it comes to tourist arrivals in Greece. Not only do Australians spend the most out …
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Fertility specialist Dr Pantos awarded for strengthening ties between Greece and Australia
World-renowned fertility specialist Dr Konstantinos Pantos has been recognised by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) for his impressive work. GCM President Bill Papastergiadis and President of the Hellenic Medical …
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Legendary RAAF WW2 veteran Theodore Comino dies aged 97
Theodore (Theo) Comino was born in Sydney on 9 January 1922. He was the son of Mena and Marule Comino (nee Katsulis), natives of Kythera Greece. Theo was the youngest …