Diaspora
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Antonis Diamataris meets with Greek Festival of Sydney Chair Nia Karteris, and Archbishop Makarios
Greece’s Deputy Minister for Expatriate Greeks, Antonis Diamataris met on Wednesday in Athens with Chair of the Greek Festival of Sydney, Nia Karteris. Mr Diamataris is responsible for matters pertaining …
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Vale Tasos Galanis, a radio ‘voice’ fades for the Greek Australian community
Tasos Galanis, beloved Greek Australian DJ and radio presenter, passed away on Thursday. News of his death saddened the Greek community that had come to know Tasos from his uplifting …
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It’s time to build a bridge between Greece and Australia
Many factors have come to fruition, paving the way for the stronger involvement of the Greek diaspora in shaping the country of their ancestors and strengthening the bonds between Greece …
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Greeks abroad will spearhead Greece’s Renaissance
Speaking at a philanthropic dinner on Tuesday in Melbourne, organised by The Hellenic Initiative Australia, global chairman of The Hellenic Initiative, Mr Andrew Liveris confirmed his confidence in Greece’s conservative …
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Postal vote for Greeks abroad will be ready by mid-October
Greek citizens who do not live permanently in Greece will no longer have to travel back to the country during elections in order to cast their votes. Greek Interior Minister …
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Let’s Go Greek Festival sees Parramatta filled with blue and white
Minister for Multiculturalism John Sidoti and Member for Parramatta Dr Geoff Lee officially opened Western Sydney’s premier Greek festival on Sunday. “The Let’s Go Greek Festival is Western Sydney’s leading …
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‘The best Greeks of today are the Greeks of Australia,’ says Archbishop Makarios
“The best Greeks that exist today are the Greeks of Australia.” With these touching words, the newly enthroned Archbishop Makarios paid special tribute to all the early Greek Australians and …
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Teachers of the diaspora push for improvement of Greek language books
Deputy Minister of External Affairs Antonis Diamataris and Deputy Education Minister Sophia Zaharaki discussed issues pertaining to education and diaspora Greeks. The meeting took place at the Ministry of External …
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Exploring and documenting our history as Greek Australians
Two fascinating lectures exploring Greek Australian experiences were recently presented at the Greek Centre as a part of the Greek history and Culture Seminars offered by the Greek Community of …
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Uncovering family secrets through genealogy and DNA testing
A few years ago Con Drakos’ life was changed forever. Born and raised in Brisbane to parents of Asia Minor heritage, he grew up in a family of seven siblings. …