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25 March 1821: The making of Modern Greece

Names such as Kolokotronis, Karaiskakis, Diakos, and Bouboulina were learned from an early age and commemorated in parades each March.

1821: Cyprus’ sacrifice and the enduring spirit of March 25

For the Cyprus Community of NSW, March 25 is both a celebration of Greece’s liberation and a remembrance of Cyprus’ own sacrifice.

Dr Nick Dallas to present rare Tashkent archive research on the Greek Civil War

Dr Nick Dallas will present new research from the Tashkent archives in a lecture on the fate of Greek Civil War fighters exiled after 1949.

Dean Kalimniou’s lecture on Nikolaos Plastiras draws packed auditorium

Dean Kalimniou drew a full house in Melbourne with a lecture on the life and legacy of Greek statesman Nikolaos Plastiras.

Echoes from the past: Owl skyphos from Athens

The owl is one of the most famous symbols of ancient Greece. Particularly associated with the goddess Athena.

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Opinion

Eugenia Mitrakas on rebalancing the scales for women and migrants

The scales of justice are not just a phrase — they are a powerful symbol rooted in Greek thought and part of our shared Hellenic heritage.

Open letter: Theo Maras appeals for unity after Fr Diogenis Patsouris controversy

Former President of the GOCSA Theo Maras has issued an open letter calling for unity following the controversy around Fr Diogenis Patsouris.

Balance the Scales: What it will actually take to end gendered violence

Each year, International Women’s Day gives us a theme. This year, the United Nations has called on us to “Balance the Scales.”

 

 

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