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Greek Elderly Citizen Club of Dandenong celebrates 101-year-old member
The Elderly Association of Agios Panteleimonas in Dandenong hosted a gathering at the community hall adjacent to the church to honour special members following Mother’s Day. Katholiki Zafeiri, 101 years …
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Dimitris Basis visits Archdiocese ahead of centenary celebrations
Renowned Greek singer Dimitris Basis visited the Archdiocese of Australia in Sydney on Friday. Basis, accompanied by Nia Karteri, president of the Greek Festival of Sydney, met with Archbishop Makarios …
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Melbourne honours the lost souls of Pontian Greeks with memorial service
Melbourne once again remembered the Pontian Greek Genocide and the hundreds of thousands of victims who perished between 1913-1923 with a series of commemorative events organised by the Australian Federation …
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The hidden influence of Pontian culture on classical music and opera
Many of us hold stereotypical views about Pontians and their rich culture. However, the power of Pontian songs is profound, offering endless inspiration to artists across all musical genres. We’ve …
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Archbishop welcomes Greek defence delegation to Sydney for Battle of Crete anniversary
Greek officers from the delegation of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (ΓΕΕΘΑ) were welcomed by Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the Holy Archdiocese headquarters in Sydney on Friday. The …
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All Saints Grammar in Sydney commemorate Battle of Crete with Hellenic National Defence Force
On Wednesday May 15, a delegation from the Hellenic National Defence Force visited All Saints Grammar School in Belmore, Sydney to commemorate the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Crete. …
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MGTAV fostering collaboration and growth within the Greek teaching community
The Modern Greek Teachers’ Association of Victoria (MGTAV) are aiming to foster collaboration and professional growth within the Greek teaching community. With that comes the announcement that its annual conference …
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GCM Schools Bentleigh students celebrate family and teach grandparents how to use technology
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Language and Culture Schools Bentleigh Campus welcomed their families to the school on Tuesday May 14 in an event celebrating family. Teachers and students, …
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The Greeks of Tashkent are a defining example of Hellenism, says Costas Politis
The not so well-known story of the Greeks of Tashkent, the vast majority being political exiles following the end of the Civil War in 1949 who created a community in …
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Cretan mums celebrate Mother’s Day with ‘Paint and Sip’ event
The Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and Victoria organised a unique event to celebrate Mother’s Day, focusing on painting as the main activity with a fun twist. The event featured the …