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Giving back to the community with free souvlaki
For six days over a two-week period in June, Taste of Cyprus gave back to the community by offering free souvlakia. It was to mark their reopening and also support …
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Commemorative events in Melbourne for the 50th anniversary of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus begin
With flag bearers from Oakleigh Grammar, Aetolian College (St. Andrew’s Forest Hill Branch), Zenon Greek School, and dancers from the Cypriot Community and the Pegasus Dance Academy participating, the National …
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Kassandra Kikkos raises $3000 at Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer Council
Kassandra Kikkos held a Biggest Morning Tea event last Sunday on behalf of Cancer Council in support of family and others close to her that are currently fighting, overcome or …
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SEKA NSW raises over $10,000 to support upcoming events for 50th anniversary of Turkish Invasion
The planned events organised by the Justice for Cyprus Committee – SEKA NSW to mark the 50 years since the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus have received a massive boost with …
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Complaints, protests, and friction within the Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria
A new serious confrontation has erupted within the ranks of the Federation of Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria, which has recently been plagued by internal …
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Greek Storytime program launches in Melbourne’s Clayton, Northcote suburbs
Welfare organisation PRONIA is launching Family Story Time, a program for preschool-aged children of Greek heritage, as part of the Victorian government initiative for multicultural storytelling. The Greek family story …
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Federation of Pontian Associations pays tribute to Peter Jasonides
An outpouring of grief has followed the sudden death of Pontian community leader Peter (Panagiotis) Jasonides, this week. The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia was among those who paid …
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World’s first milk bar to be immortalised with plaque in Sydney
Seven years after its initial pitch, the world’s first milk bar, owned by Greek Australian Mick Adams (Joachim Tavlaridis), is finally set to be honoured with the unveiling of a …
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Panagia Soumela Melbourne exceeds fundraising goal for cancer research
The Panagia Soumela Melbourne community gathered at their Thomastown club hall last Sunday for their ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ fundraiser in support of the Cancer Council. The event featured raffles, games, …
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GOCMV Schools commemorate Apostles Peter and Paul with interactive educational activities
The South Morang and Alphington school campuses of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) Schools celebrated the commemoration of the Apostles Peter and Paul on June 29 …