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Panayiotis Pappas presents Greek Canadian Immigrec Project
Interesting insights into the migrant experience in Canada will be offered by Associate Professor Panayiotis Pappas from Simon Fraser University in Canada during a lecture at the Ithacan Philanthropic Society …
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Plans to host 2030 World Cup and 2028 Euro in Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania
Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania announced a joint effort to host the 2030 World Cup and 2028 Euro games. Greek Deputy Sports Minister George Vasiliadis said that the four countries …
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Costa-Gavras ‘insulted’ by media criticism of government grant he received
Award-winning director Costa-Gavras expressed his dissatisfaction with comments made following a grant he was given by the Greek government for his next film. He stated his “deep insult” following allegations …
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‘Australian football has gone backwards,’ says Raskopoulos
After one of the most tumultuous times in Australian football former Socceroo captain Peter Raskopoulos has implored FFA Chairman Chris Nikou to make bold decisions that are best for football. …
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Lemnos’ Gallipoli Campaign Commemorative Services for April 2019 announced
The Regional Government Authorities on Lemnos have advised Melbourne’s Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee of their plans for this year’s commemorations of the Gallipoli campaign on the island. Each year the …
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Register your Greek property or forever lose your rights
The Ktimatolgio / Hellenic Cadastre is currently in the process of collecting new property ownership declarations for various areas throughout Greece as well as confirming declarations that have previously been …
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Ancient Greek democracy and democracy in the upcoming elections are two separate things
Democracy – the English word – is, as every schoolgirl knows, of ancient Greek derivation. Democracy – the thing – as it is practised around the world today is quite …
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Story briefs from the week that was
AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the election date for 18 May. The poll will decide whether the Coalition government wins a third term in office or …
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EU parliamentary elections 2019
The next Elections for the European Parliament scheduled on 23-26 May 2019 have already started with fervour! A total of 751 seats (MEPs) are currently up for grabs by those …
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A hands-on approach to the Greek Orthodox Church: Prosfora and Palm Sunday
A growing number of churches around Melbourne are offering workshops and seminars to help the faithful learn more about Orthodoxy in a creative way. Below are two workshops currently taking …