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Zisis Dardalis: The Orphan Giant of Charity and Benefaction

Some people are born to mark human debt with their only path in this life. They remain authentic, unique, and perhaps alone, special but also well-known, heretical and incompatible, quirky …

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Oakleigh marks 25 March with Greek Independence Day Festival

Melbourne’s own ‘Little Athens’, Oakleigh, celebrated 25 March in style; with scores from the broader Greek community alongside philhellenes descending on the suburb to revel in the festivities. Vicinity Centres …

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“My parents came here with almost nothing”: Bill Cotsis on the meaning of his sister Sophie’s re-election for family and community

Greek Australian Sophie Cotsis has retained her seat in the NSW Legislative Assembly by a very comfortable margin. Tipped as highly likely to take on a ministerial portfolio in the …

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Erdogan sends well wishes to Greece in congratulatory message on Greek Independence Day

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sent Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Greek people, a message of congratulations for Greek Independence Day. Erdogan conveyed thanks to the Hellenic …

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Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria hold dual event marking International Women’s Day and Greek Independence Day

On 24 March the Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria held an in joint celebration of International Women’s Day and Greek Independence Day. Sofia Mastoris OAM, the organisation’s president led those …

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It’s official! Thornbury’s ‘Kalamata Lane’ receives its street sign

Melbourne’s ‘Kalamata Lane’, which was officially launched in the presence of the Mayor of Kalamata, Athanasios Vasilopoulos, in October 2022, has finally had its signage installed. It’s the piece de …

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Tasmania and the Greek Revolution – Lieutenant George Darby and the Badger

The study of history throws up some interesting connections. The annual celebration of the Greek War of Independence bends my mind to connections between Australia and that famous revolution that …

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Archbishop Makarios shares message on the significance of 25 March

Venerable brother fellow Bishops and beloved children, Feelings of spiritual reverence and national pride flood our hearts today, as we bow our knees before the Mother of God and, at …

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Three Greek Australians set to be sworn in as ministers in NSW Minns Labor Government

A “mini-cabinet” with three members of the Greek community will be included in all likelihood in the new Labor government elected in NSW. The three (till yesterday) shadow ministers, Sophie …

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Parthenon fragments from Vatican placed in permanent exhibit at Acropolis Museum

The reunification ceremony of three marble fragments from the Parthenon temple with the Acropolis Museum’s permanent display was held on Friday evening at the museum’s Parthenon Gallery. The three fragments …

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