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British Museum seeks “realistic solutions” for Parthenon Sculptures after Turkey denies any Ottoman approval for their removal
In an attempt to establish a “new relationship” with Greece, the British Museum is pursuing “realistic solutions” for the Parthenon Sculptures. The announcement follows a significant intervention by Turkey at …
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Forging Unity: Embracing Aboriginal and Greek Heritage in National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW), last week is a part of the vital journey towards bridging all cultures. Given my Aboriginal and Greek heritage, this endeavour holds profound significance. There are …
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Philologist and Greek Community language coordinator Alexandros Gannadakis dies unexpectedly overseas
Alexandros Giannadakis, philologist and Greek Community of Melbourne coordinator of ancient Greek courses and adult Greek courses, has unexpectedly passed away. The news was shared by the GCM with a …
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Australia urged to balance social media playing field
The news landscape has become the “canary in the coalmine” as social media giants stretch the limits of regulation, prompting a media executive to call for a new legal regime. …
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Community mourns the loss of musician and performer Christos Ioannidis
Australia’s Greek community is mourning the loss of Christos Ioannidis, an artist who entertained audiences for decades and made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of both the Greek diaspora …
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Cypriot bulk carrier Peace banned from Australian ports for three months
The Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier Peace, operated by Danaos Shipping, has been banned from entering Australian ports for three months after being deemed unseaworthy. The merchant ship is the second such …
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Greek Community of Melbourne engages in consultations on proposed constitutional changes
Last Sunday, an open meeting of members at the Greek Centre to discuss proposals for changes to the Constitution of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GCM) was constructive. …
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Bishop Emilianos of Meloa resigns
In a significant development, the Right Reverend Bishop of Meloa, Emilianos, has resigned from his position within the Holy Archdiocese of Australia. The resignation, which was announced by the Archdiocese, …
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Nektarios’ collaboration with St. Albans “Agia Paraskevi” Community terminated
The collaboration between the Greek Orthodox Community of St. Albans ‘Agia Paraskevi’ and the ‘Archbishop of Australia and New Zealand’, Nektarios has been terminated. The announcement was made by the …
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Greece Named World’s Second Friendliest Nation in Global Study
A new study by Remitly, found Greece to be the world’s second friendliest nation. The global research utilised The Big 5 Personality Test to assess the ‘agreeableness’ trait among people. …