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Traditions and meaning of Greek Orthodox Easter
Easter is the most significant celebration observed by the Orthodox Church and its faithful, with many variations in the way it is celebrated. One of the most popular traditions practiced …
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Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese wishes everyone “Καλό Πάσχα”
Ahead of Greek Easter, Federal Opposition leader Anthony Albanese, has shared his message with the Greek Australian community. In his Easter message, Mr Albanese highlighted the hopeful signification of the …
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Historic donation towards new National Gallery of Victoria Contemporary which includes a central Greek-inspired gallery
One of Victoria’s wealthiest families has donated $100 million towards the construction of the new National Gallery of Victoria building, an omphalos shaped space, reflecting the Ancient Greek concept for …
Dialogue –
Easter is full of meaning for Greek Australians in cross-cultural families
Like many Greek Australians, I am part of a culturally mixed family. My partner is of Spanish background. We celebrate Spanish Catholic and Greek Orthodox Easter as markers of our …
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HACCI launches ‘Meet n Greek’: An inter-generational networking collaboration
Last week, the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) partnered with the Greek Youth Generator (GYG) to host ‘Meet n Greek’, a next-generation networking event. Held at South …
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Authentic Marathon Swim returns in North Evia
The Authentic Marathon Swim is making a comeback for the third consecutive year, on 1-3 July 2022, at Artemision, Evia. Amateur and professional swimmers from Greece and abroad will have …
Life –
Greek art sale in Paris to feature famous Nikiforos Lytras painting amongst others
An iconic painting by Greek artist Nikiforos Lytras (1832-1904) is to be offered for auction in The Greek Sale at Bonhams Paris on 18 May. Jeune fille faisant le baigne …
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UTS Hellenic screens ‘Never on Sunday’
Greek-Australian university and high school students of Sydney were afforded a great opportunity to learn about what Greece was like in the 1950s-1960s through the narrative of cinema, thanks to …
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s message to the Greek Community ahead of Orthodox Easter
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has sent a message to the Hellenes of Australia ahead of Orthodox Easter on Sunday, calling it a “day of joy”. Read the full message below: …
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Skyros and Milos health centres benefit from THI grant
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia announced a grant worth $28,500 (AUD) to the Pediatric Trauma Care (Pedtrauma) to buy much-needed medical equipment for the public health centres on the Greek …