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Melbourne students hoist eight flags for Greek Independence Day

After the hype of parades across Australia on Sunday, a very low-key and meaningful celebration took place to honour Greek Independence Day at Federation Square at 9.30am on Monday. Eight …

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Oakleigh’s Greek Day paved Greek Independence Day festivities

There was dancing, food and a spirit of euphoria at Oakleigh’s Greek Day on Saturday, proving that the southeastern suburb of Melbourne rightly deserves its reputation as the epicentre of …

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Pammessinian Brotherhood Papaflessas celebrates 60th anniversary

On Saturday 23 March, the Pammessinian Brotherhood Papaflessas celebrated its 60 year anniversary at Merrimu Receptions. It was a full house, with people of all ages turning out to honour …

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Ask a Greek priest… about fasting

We asked Father George Frangos from the Greek Orthodox Church of Altona North & Districts some questions about Lent and fasting. 1) Fasting involves abstaining from animal products and following …

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Greek Australian IPF patient pledges to donate his lungs for research

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a cruel disease. A rare lung condition difficult to diagnose in which the air sacs thicken and become scarred over time for reasons yet to …

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How an independent A-League will affect clubs like South Melbourne

Former FFA director Danny Moulis has slammed the blueprint for an independent A-League for being against the interests of clubs such as South Melbourne and Australian football. With the FFA …

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Why do we eat bakaliaros and skordalia on 25 March?

The Greek calendar has a number of special days, but a standout is 25 March. Not only does it mark the annual celebration of Greek Independence Day, it also has …

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Greece beat Liechtenstein 2-0 in Euro 2020 qualifiers

Greece beat Liechtenstein 2-0 thanks to goals by Kostas Fortounis and Anastasios Donis in Group J of the Euro 2020 qualifiers on Saturday. The former Euro champions created 30 final …

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Annunciation, a great feast for Orthodoxy

Today is the name day of those called Evangelia, Evangelos, Angela, Angelo, Maria, Marie, Maree, Mariah, Mario, Theotokis, Panayiota, Yiota, Panayiotis and other derivatives from Evangelismos (Annunciation). The Feast of …

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Greece and Australia come together to celebrate Greek Independence Day in Adelaide

An astonishing number of Greeks and Australians came together today in Adelaide to celebrate one of the most historical days for the Greek nation, the 25th March National Day. With …

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