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Mobilisation in Australia and the Diaspora for Mount Sinai Monastery in Egypt
The Ecumenical Patriarchate expressed deep disappointment and sorrow over the decision of an Egyptian court that challenges the long-standing ownership status of the historic Mount Sinai Monastery, limiting the monks …
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Connection, culture, and cocktails: Greek Australian Society event draws vibrant crowd in Melbourne
Last Thursday evening, Nikos in Fairfield was transformed into a lively space of conversation and community spirit, as the Greek Australian Society (GAS) hosted its capacity Melbourne cocktail event. The …
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Students delve into Greek-Australian history at La Trobe’s Dardalis Archives
Students from St John’s College have taken their study of Modern Greek beyond the classroom, visiting the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora at La Trobe University as part of …
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Pharos Alliance holds public meeting to address future of Greek language education in Australia
Braving Melbourne’s cold weather, over 30 people gathered at the Greek Community Centre in Lonsdale Street on Wednesday for a public meeting hosted by the Pharos Alliance, a volunteer-led initiative …
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Melbourne Greek School students explore Asia Minor’s athletic heritage through cultural exhibition
Students from the Greek Community of Melbourne’s schools recently took part in a rich educational experience, visiting the exhibition A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body – The Athletic Heritage …
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Hospital transforms ICU into wedding scene for Greek yiayia
Since 87-year-old Freda Razos was too unwell to leave the ICU to attend her granddaughter’s wedding, her family and the staff at Epworth Hospital in Richmond made sure she still …
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PRONIA celebrates volunteers, announces partnership with organ donation program
PRONIA recently held their annual volunteer luncheon during National Volunteer Week, bringing together its volunteers for a day of recognition, inspiration, and connection. This year’s event took place last Thursday …
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Canadian Greek anti-dictatorship resistance to be explored upcoming seminar
The rich legacy of Greek-Canadian political activism during Greece’s military dictatorship will be the topic in an upcoming seminar led by Associate Professor Sakis Gekas, Chair in Modern Greek History …
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Direct flight to Greece and Greek yoghurt on the agenda at HACCI event
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) National Federation recently held an event on Greek and Australian trade. The event featured guest speakers Alison Duncan, Australian Ambassador to …
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Greek Consul in New Zealand visits Melbourne’s Greek Centre, praises community spirit
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) recently hosted a special visit from George Neonakis, the Consul of Greece in New Zealand, in a meeting that highlighted shared values, cultural preservation, …