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Alexander Cambitoglou, first Greek university professor in Australia passes away at the age of 97
Greek-born archaeology Professor Alexander Cambitoglou, founder of the Australian Archaeological Institute in Athens (AAIA), passed away last week at the age of 97. Born in Thessaloniki in 1922, the world-renowned …
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Fronditha resident from Lemnos, Argyro Oltoumis, turns 100
It’s not every day that you meet someone that has lived for a whole century. Especially someone who, despite their age, is characterised by their mental clarity. Greek Australian Argyro …
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New project seeks Greek carers of loved ones with dementia
As the first generation of Greek Australians age, the prevalence of dementia is on the rise. The National Institute of Dementia Research projects the condition will increase by more than …
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PRONIA staff take part in Hats for Hope and raise $1,000 for Orygen
In November, PRONIA took part in the Hats for Hope fundraiser. Arlene Bennett, the founder of Hats for Hope, brought her Christian Dior Hat Exhibition to the office for the …
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‘I am coming to listen to you,’ says Antonis Diamataris, Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks Abroad
Australia is home to one of the largest Greek communities in the world, and yet Greek Australians often complain that they are the ‘forgotten’ Greeks. Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks …
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Greek PM in London for NATO summit to meet Queen and Boris Johnson
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis who is attending the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit in London says he will seek support from other alliance members to counter Turkey’s machinations …
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Thessaloniki emeriti cast spotlight on significance of Greeks abroad
Greeks abroad are active in 70 countries of five continents and number 6.5 million people. The Association of Professors Emeriti of Thessaloniki released these statistics to show the contribution which …
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Greek clubs donate $185,000 to medical research organisations
The eight clubs that are represented by the Arkadia Centre will donate $185,000 for medical research to four organisations tomorrow night at the Kolokotroni Club in North Melbourne. The president …
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Turkish Foreign Ministry mentions Kastellorizo in provocative media release
Turkish rhetoric against Greece escalated on Sunday, 1 December, in a media statement issued by Turkish Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Hami Aksoy in response to a question regarding recent statements made …
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Greek president honours The Hellenic Initiative partner NGOs
The President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos presented Models of Excellence awards to Desmos Non-Profit Foundation and Emfasis Foundation which are partner organisations to The Hellenic Initiative Australia. The …