Greek Australian director George Miller immortalised in new stamp series

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The Hellenic Post (ELTA) has introduced a new stamp collection honoring four distinguished members of the Greek Diaspora.

Selected by the International Foundation for Greece (IFG), these individuals have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to promoting Greece on the global stage.

This year’s honorees include:

  • Dr. George Miller: Renowned film director, screenwriter, and producer.
  • Dr. Demetri Porphyrios: Renowed architect, urban planner, visiting professor at Yale University, and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
  • Michael Psaros: Accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, co-founder, and managing partner of KPS Capital Partners LP, and Archon.
  • Dean A. Spanos: Owner and chairman of the Los Angeles Chargers (NFL), philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

As part of its dedication to supporting national initiatives, ELTA is issuing stamps featuring these distinguished individuals, each of whom has played a vital role in strengthening Greece’s international presence.

The stamps were officially unveiled on October 14 at 12:00 PM in the “Dimitrios Pantermalis” Auditorium at the Acropolis Museum.

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