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Cypriot Australian leader Georgia Alexandrou honoured posthumously at Presidential Palace ceremony in Cyprus
Late Cypriot Australian Georgia Alexandrou was honoured in an award ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus. The ceremony was part of the World Conference of Cyprus Diaspora. Alexandrou …
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GCM records outstanding pass rate in maiden year as centre for Certificate of Attainment in Greek for Victoria
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has delivered a great result in their inaugural role as the official centre in Victoria for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek Examination, with …
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‘A pop culture icon’ – world’s first milk bar finally cemented in Sydney’s history
After seven years of campaigning, the efforts to immortalise the world’s first milk bar opened by Joachim Tavlaridis (also known as Mick Adams) finally bore fruit with the official unveiling …
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The SA Hellenic associations striving to preserve their legacy
South Australia is no stranger to Hellenism, with multiple generations of Greek-background individuals keeping it alive via community associations. The state has in many ways been influenced by its Greek …
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Archbishop Makarios condemns irreverence at Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony
Archbishop Makarios expressed his “profound disappointment” and condemnation over the controversial scenes presented at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. In a statement the Archbishop highlighted the offensive …
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Sydney’s Cypriot community declares ‘I do not forget’ / “Δεν Ξεχνώ”
The Cypriot community of Sydney combined as one with a basic but direct message that they “do not forget” the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus 50 years ago. The commemorative events …
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St Johns College holds inaugural Year 10 Youth Leadership Conference
St Johns College gathered students, educators and distinguished professionals to deliver a conference at their school focused on passing on the principles of leadership to the younger generation. The Preston-based …
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The Hellenic Initiative Australia celebrated in Athens for 10 years of achievements
The contributions of The Hellenic Initiative Australia (THI) were in full focus in a reception in Athens, with the organisation recognised for their work in the last decade while also …
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Saint Anargyroi School students enjoy virtual tour of Tsitsanis Museum
Year 9 and 10 students and the VCE class from Saint Anargyroi School participated in a virtual tour of the Tsitsanis Research Center-Museum in Trikala last Friday. The online tour …
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Saint Panteleimon celebration in Dandenong draws large crowds
The Greek Orthodox Community of Dandenong celebrated its Saint Panteleimon with great splendour and ceremony starting with last Friday’s Vespers service was led by Bishop Kyriakos, assisted by the clergy. …