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George Zangalis passes away, RIP to a great Greek Australian battler
George Zangalis passed away on Thursday, 25 March, on the night of the anniversary of Greece’s War of Independence. The date when Greeks declared ‘Victory or Death’ was when he …
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Two Greek Australian politicians singled out from Independence Day celebrations organised by the Archdiocese
The 25 March commemoration ceremony organised by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese was initiated by His Grace Bishop Silouan of Sinope in the presence of distinguished guests and representatives of State …
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Sad end for longest-lived warrior of the Greek War of Independence
A search by a great-great-granddaughter in the US for more information about her ancestor, Nikolaos Sistos (Sistakis or Sistonikolis) has led to the interesting but also the sad story of …
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State Premiers congratulate Australia’s Greek community on 200th year celebrations
DANIEL ANDREWS, Victoria: I’d like to send my very best wishes to our state’s Greek community, ahead of Greek Independence Day. Today, we celebrate the men and women who fought …
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PM Scott Morrison and the Governor General of Australia praise the Greek nation
I send warm greetings to all those celebrating Greek Independence Day –– the bicentenary of the founding of the modern Greek state. On this national day, I join with you …
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Victoria gets ready to welcome international flights
There were no new coronavirus cases in Victoria for the 27th consecutive day, as the Victorian government prepared to welcome international flights and resume hotel quarantine within the next fortnight. …
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Cumberland Mayor Christou to take petition organiser to court over racism claims
Western Sydney mayor Councillor Steve Christou has launched defamation proceedings against the organiser of an online petition calling for his removal as the Mayor of Cumberland (Western Sydney) for allegedly …
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Greece and Australia come together to celebrate 200 years of Greek Independence
A number of Greeks and Australians came together last Sunday in Adelaide to celebrate one of the most historical days for the Greek nation and to commemorate 200 years of …
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Santorini locals will attempt a Guinness World Record on 25 March
A group in Santorini is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for flying the largest ever Greek flag. One of the project organisers, Theodoros Kaloudis told GR Times the …
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Melbourne community celebrates Greek contribution in bright light
The Greek Centre in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, has been lit up in blue and white in anticipation of the 200th anniversary of Greek independence celebrations on Thursday, 25 March. The …