Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, discussed relations between Greece and Russia and Greece’s role in EU-Russia relations in a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Sochi on Monday.
In a joint press conference, Dendias shared his optimism that Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will be able to visit Russia in 2021, and highlighted Greece’s consistent position on normalising relations between Russia and the European Union.
“It is the desire of the Greek government to restore relations between the Union and Russia to what it was in the past, and not to deteriorate further,” Dendias said.
In a joint press conference, Dendias shared his optimism that Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will be able to visit Russia in 2021.
“We believe Russia is an integral part of the security structure of Europe and has an important role to play in countering regional and international challenges.”
He also noted the importance of maintaining open communication between Russia and the EU, in an effort to “return to an atmosphere of mutual respect, normalisation, and following that at a later time, a strengthening of EU-Russian ties.” Dendias said that this is the message Mitsotakis will bring to his EU counterparts.
The two ministers also discussed financial issues, including trade and tourism.
“We have been ready for a week to welcome Russians who desire to visit Greece and have been vaccinated or are in possession of a negative test. I have asked the Russian side to restart flights between the two countries. I am repeating this publicly and I asked the minister himself,” he said.
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On his side, Lavrov discussed the long bonds that connect Greece and Russia, going as far back as 1827 and Russian intervention in the Greek War of Independence.
Lavrov stated that cooperation between the two countries continues to gradually improve, particularly with the contribution of constructive political dialogue at the highest level.
“Today we examined the progress of applying the deals achieved by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as the decisions discussed during the meeting of the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin on March 24 and their telephone conversation on May 5,” he said.
Greek industrialist and shipowner, Constantinos Angelopoulos, died in Athens on Monday aged 76.
He had suffered from a rare form of arthritis from a young age that had gradually impaired his mobility.
Angelopoulos was the son of the Panagiotis Angelopoulos, who was the founder of Chalivourgiki, Greece’s first steel foundry and works. The company was closely associated with the course of the country’s economy and the construction of major infrastructural works in the 1950s.
Greek industrialist and shipowner, Constantinos Angelopoulos, died in Athens on Monday aged 76.
He also had a brother called Theodoros.
After completing ASOEE, the current Athens University of Economics & Business, he continued his studies in Switzerland before getting involved with the family business.
He also ventured into the shipping industry, and was the managing director of Arcadia Shipmanagement Co Ltd, which he ran with his sons Panagiotis and Giorgos.
With a Church Service held at the St Dimitrios Orthodox Church, followed by a wreath laying ceremony and the raising of the Pontian, Australian and Armenian flags at the Salisbury Memorial Park, South Australia’s community paused on Sunday, May 23, to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the genocide of Pontian Hellenism.
Photo: Pontian Brotherhood SA
Present for the proceedings were members and representatives of the Greek and the wider community as well as special guest and dignitaries, including but not limited to the Consul General of Greece in Adelaide George Psiachas; politicians Steve Georganas, Joe Szakacs and Stephen Mullighan; Mayor of the City of Salisbury Gillian Aldridge; member of SAMEAC Andriana Christopoulos; President of the Armenian Cultural Association of SA Elena Gasparyan and Fr Christos Tsoraklidis.
The multi-event commemoration ceremony continued with speeches and a light meal at the Pontian Brotherhood’s clubrooms in Pennington.
Photos: The Greek Herald/Argyro Vourdoumpa
In his speech, Federal Member for Adelaide, Steve Georganas, called the Morrison government to follow the example of US President, Joe Biden and formally recognise the genocide of Armenians, Pontian Greeks and Assyrian Christians in Asia Minor. Georganas also announced that with MPs from other parties he is planning to move a motion on the issue, in the Australian Parliament.
Stephen Mullighan MP, who is married to a Pontian, expressed his pride for the Pontian heritage that runs in the family and extended his support to the Brotherhood.
Photos: The Greek Herald/Argyro Vourdoumpa
The president of the Armenian Cultural Association of SA, Elena Gasparyan, said that Armenians and Pontians are the same and assured the audiences that the fight for the recognition of the Genocide is common and needs to continue. Ms Gasparyan also commended SA MPs, Irene Pnevmatikos and Tom Koutsantonis on their leadership regarding the issue.
The Brotherhood’s Chair person, Yanni Papadopoulos, spoke extensively about the history of the Pontian Greek Genocide and said that it’s important for the old generation to pave the way for young people and encourage them to step up and continue the Pontian legacy and culture.
Photo: The Greek Herald/Argyro Vourdoumpa
In an emotional speech, the Brotherhood’s President, Nazareth Nalpantidis Chisholm, shared her family’s story and promised that the sacrifices of the Pontian Hellenism will never be forgotten before she went on to thank the Committee and volunteers for their efforts.
The afternoon concluded with a commemorative dance performance from the Pontian Dance Groups.
Pontian Eagles Heritage Game
One day before the Pontian Brotherhood’s events, on Saturday May 22nd, the Pontian Eagles Soccer Club took on Port Adelaide Pirates in their annual Heritage Game.
The Senior Men’s team wore a replica shirt of the ‘Pontos,’ football team made by students at the Anatolia College in Merzifon.
Photo supplied by: Pontian Eagles
Just before 7pm the Senior team walked onto the pitch accompanied by junior dancers from the Pontian Brotherhood of SA, game officials and Port Adelaide Pirates players where one minute’s silence was observed.
Photo supplied by: Pontian Eagles
“I was unfortunately unable to make the field. Just before kick-off though, standing there on the pitch and wearing the shirt, during the minute silence and looking around at the large crowd of people, the Pontian dance group, my team mates in the shirt beside me, it made me feel an overwhelming sense of honour for being a Pontian,” club player Lazaros Gialamas told The Greek Herald.
Photo supplied by: Pontian Eagles
“At the same time, this moment made me realise how important not only commemorating May 19 is, but any event whereby we promote our identity and culture in ensuring our people aren’t forgotten,” he said.
Photo supplied by: Pontian Eagles
Despite the loss, with two goals in the final 5 minutes of the game, the Eagles left with their heads up for a great game and promised to be back next year.
From a very young age, Jenny Zagas, was passionate about helping people. She tells The Greek Herald how she always used to translate for newly arrived Greek migrants such as her uncle, or “helped the old lady at the supermarket who couldn’t be understood.”
“I didn’t have to try. It just came naturally to me,” Ms Zagas says.
So naturally in fact, that Ms Zagas decided to become a teacher in special education. In this role, she provides educational programs for students with high and moderate support needs, including intellectual and physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex medical conditions.
This is something, Ms Zagas says, that wasn’t always easily understood by those around her.
“In those days you didn’t really talk about disability… the older generation didn’t really know that special schools existed. So I needed to explain to them my philosophy that every child can learn, and every child has the right to an education,” Ms Zagas explains passionately.
Jenny Zagas at Lucas Gardens School. Photo supplied.
Of course, Ms Zagas’ parents were incredibly supportive of her decision to work in special education and because of this support, she was able to complete her primary teaching degree and a special education course.
Ms Zagas then started working at Caroline Chisholm special school for ten years, before moving to Marrickville Public School and later becoming Assistant Principal of the ‘support unit’ at Gardeners Road Public School. But then, after 11 years, Ms Zagas was lucky enough to become the Principal at Lucas Gardens School and she has never looked back.
‘This is not a hospital. It is a school’:
The first task which Ms Zagas took on as Principal of the special education school, was a complete rebuild of the premises in Canada Bay, NSW. The school community was already fundraising for a hydrotherapy pool when Ms Zagas took up the role, but they were short by $250,000.
Cue a supportive Greek community who rallied around Ms Zagas and, with the help of George Zakos and his wife Barbara, organised a dinner dance at La Montage to raise the necessary funds.
Hydrotherapy pool. Photo supplied / Evolving Picture.
“We got the money for the hydrotherapy pool, which was $1 million. So then I had a discussion with the Department of Education and said, ‘look we’re getting this state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool, what’s the possibility of getting a new school’?” Ms Zagas explains.
“Later, in the 2015 Federal Budget, it was announced that Lucas Gardens School was going to get a rebuild. So that was amazing.”
As Principal, Ms Zagas played a significant role in the rebuild as she was always on site choosing “the finishing touches” and “every piece of furniture.” This, Ms Zagas says, was a privilege as it helped her maintain her ultimate educational goal.
Hydrotherapy pool. Photo supplied / Evolving Picture.
“One of my biggest commitments is to move away from a therapy model… So it is a teaching facility. It is not a hospital. It is not a rehab centre. It is a school,” Ms Zagas states.
“And you know, when people come to Lucas Gardens, the first thing they say is that it looks like the school down the road, like Trinity Grammar. It doesn’t look any different, apart from the wheelchairs you see, because the focus is teaching and learning.
“So it was a privilege to build the next type of special education facilities for kids with disabilities and young people.”
Males in special education and leadership:
In this state-of-the-art facility, Ms Zagas and her team of committed teachers work hard to ensure their special needs students have the best of everything.
Alicia is receiving the principal award. Photo supplied.
In most cases, there are environmental adjustments for some students, such as those who are legally blind. In high school there is also a shift to a “life skills curriculum,” where students can learn to be as independent as possible. Some students who are non-verbal are also assisted with accessing communication devices to help them with their education experience.
“90 percent of the students at Lucas Gardens are non-verbal, so one of the things I’ve really instilled in my school is that every child must leave in Year 12 with a communication device. That could be hand signing, an iPad with pictures… or even eye gaze,” Ms Zagas says.
With such ground-breaking initiatives taking place at Lucas Gardens, we just had to ask Ms Zagas how she manages to pull it off. Her answer? It all comes down to leadership and of course, putting the person before their disability.
Richard is using his iPad to communicate. Photo supplied.
“One of the things we do with the high school is hold talks around appropriate language… putting the person before the disability. Not saying, ‘the autistic child,’ but saying ‘the young child with autism.’ So one of the things that we do a lot at Lucas Gardens is disability awareness,” she says.
“I [also] have to make some strong decisions about the school, but you have to lead by heart and show that empathy and connection to the students and the families.”
Is this a role which can only be done by females in special education? Ms Zagas believes that’s not the case and says she hopes to see a positive shift in the female to male ratio in special schools.
Jenny hopes to see more males working in special education. School grounds at Lucas Gardens School. Photo supplied / Evolving Picture.
“I know the Department of Education embrace females… I’d love to see more male teachers in special education,” Ms Zagas says.
“One of my jobs as a Principal is to look at the next generation and really encourage our aspiring leaders, both male and female… to take the next step.”
With such clear passion for special schools, there’s no doubt that the future of this unique educational field is in good hands with Ms Zagas.
Kyla-Lee Janakis has been awarded the AHEPA NSW Prize, which is worth $1,000, at Macquarie University’s Languages and Cultures Student Prize-giving Ceremony on May 20.
The ceremony was held at the Arts Precinct Function Centre and MC’d by Dr Jane Hanley who is the Discipline Chair of Languages and Cultures at the university.
In attendance to congratulate Ms Janakis for winning the award on the night was Constantinos Yiannakodimos, Head of the Public Diplomacy Office of Greece in Sydney, representing the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Dr Patricia Koromvokis, Head of the Modern Greek Studies Program at Macquarie University, Theophilus Premetis, President of the Greek Studies Foundation Macquarie University, and Bill Skandalakis, President of AHEPA NSW.
“I am very honoured to have been awarded this prize… I am extremely fortunate and grateful that Macquarie University recognises the importance of the Greek language and culture, and for this reason I had the opportunity to embark on a learning journey about my wonderful heritage,” Ms Janakis tells The Greek Herald about being awarded.
“I am grateful to my teacher Dr Patricia Koromvokis, whose dedication and passion for teaching made me love every moment of my learning experience and I am very grateful for this gift she gave me.”
For her part, Dr Koromvokis says the awards ceremony recognises the efforts of students who work with great diligence, zeal and enthusiasm.
“Kyla, in addition to being an excellent and exemplary student with an unquenchable thirst for learning, is an example of perseverance and dedication,” Dr Koromvokis tells The Greek Herald.
“She is the mother of four girls. I feel lucky to be her lecturer because Kyla proves to everyone around her that it is never too late to set goals and pursue your dreams!”
A number of solemn memorial services and wreath laying ceremonies were held over the weekend in Australia and Greece to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
This is what went down across the two countries:
Tasmania:
The Greek Community of Tasmania held an early morning wreath laying ceremony at the Hobart Cenotaph to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
Greek youth dressed in traditional Greek costumes stood proudly at the cenotaph, as a minute’s silence was held and the Ode to the Fallen was read out. The Archepiscopal Vicar of Canberra and Tasmania, Very Reverend Prochoros Anastasiadis, representing His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, and Father Vasilios Verdes from Holy Trinity Church in Hobart, also said a small prayer.
All photos by: Andrew McMaster.
This was followed by a number of prominent members from the Greek community, as well as state government and military representatives, laying wreaths.
This included, but is not limited to, the President of the Cretan Federation of Australia and NZ, Tony Tsourdalakis, the President of the Cretan Association of Tasmania, John Fiotakis, the Governor of Tasmania, Kate Warner AC, Elise Archer MP, representing Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein, David O’Byrne MP, representing the Tasmanian Labor Party, and Cassy O’Connor MP, Leader of the Tasmanian Greens.
A formal reception at the Hellenic House in North Hobart followed the wreath laying service. At the reception, the Hellenic Dancers of Hobart performed a number of Cretan dances, while Mr Tsourdalakis recited a Cretan poem.
Various other speakers also discussed the importance of ensuring Greek people continue to remember and teach future generations the importance of the Battle of Crete.
In Sydney, the Battle of Crete anniversary was commemorated over two days, with a wreath laying ceremony at Martin Place on Saturday and a memorial service at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of The Annunciation of Our Lady in Redfern on Sunday.
The wreath laying was attended by Battle of Crete war veterans, descendants, Members of Parliament and Greek community leaders as they remembered the Greek, Australian, British and New Zealand troops who desperately tried to defend Greece against a huge German airborne assault on May 20, 1941.
Wreath laying ceremony at Martin Place, Sydney. Photos: The Greek Herald / Peter Oglos.
The next day a memorial service at the Greek Orthodox church in Redfern was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
In attendance at the service were a number of prominent members of the Greek community and politicians including, but not limited to, the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Christos Karras, Peter Poulos MLC, the President of the Cretan Federation of Australia and NZ, Tony Tsourdalakis, the Chairman of the Joint Committee for the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign, James Jordan, the Secretary of the Joint Committee, Nick Andriotakis, the President of the Cretan Association of Sydney & NSW, Terry Saviolakis, and the President of the Greek Returned Servicemen League of NSW, Peter Tsigounis.
After the service, a documentary screening was held at St Andrew’s Theological College. The documentary, ‘A Lot of Time for the Greek,’ was made for the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand to commemorate the anniversary.
Greece:
Australia’s Ambassador in Greece, Arthur Spyrou, attended a number of events over the weekend in Greece to commemorate 80 years since the Battle of Crete.
His first stop was to Chania on the Greek island of Crete, where he and his sons paid tribute to the fallen ANZACs at the 42nd Street Memorial. They also listened to the stories of the elders in Rethymno about the battle.
Ambassador Spyrou with his sons.
Stavromenos Memorial.
From there, Ambassador Spyrou went to the Stavromenos Memorial on the island and visited the adjacent street named after Sir Ian Campbell, the commander of the Australian and Greek forces in Rethymno. He laid a wreath to pay tribute to their service and sacrifice.
Next up was the Hellenic-Australian Memorial in Rethymno where Ambassador Spyrou laid a wreath and presented student awards and a donation to the local Metropolis, on behalf of RSL National as a token of Australia’s eternal gratitude to the brave Cretan people for their generosity, camaraderie and self-sacrifice aiding the ANZACs.
Ambassador Spyrou’s last stop was the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Souda Bay Cemetery.
From the age of seven, Christina Stefanou and her twin brother started playing soccer and instantly fell in love with the sport.
Their mum, Korina Stefanou, tells the Sydney Morning Herald she was relieved they had chosen a “safe sport” with no dangerous tackling, but for Christina it was so much more.
Over ten years, Christina started playing at her local club in Albury-Wodonga and moved through the ranks, representing NSW in the national league, then from the age of 14 travelling to Melbourne several days a week to play for South Melbourne’s NPL team.
She was touted as a rising star, tipped to play for Australia or win a scholarship to a US university. But at 16, she started getting headaches, eyesight problems, feeling dazed, and that progressed to lapses in memory and concentration.
Christina was eventually diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and had to give up the sport entirely because of a brain injury acquired from heading the ball too many times. She spent year 11 and 12 doing rehab and nearly didn’t make it to university at all.
Christina Stefanou (blue jersey), 16, playing soccer shortly before she was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and forced to give up the sport.
“I didn’t think I’d be here, not from where I was – no way,” Christina, who is now 19 years old and studying exercise sport science at the University of Wollongong, tells the SMH.
Christina estimates she had about eight concussions from heading the ball, starting from age 11. At first it would require a hard knock from heading a ball at high speed during a game but later softer impacts, such as in training or even from shaking her head, could trigger symptoms.
Her mum, Korina, said she never realised soccer could be dangerous and wished she had known more about concussion.
“We honestly didn’t know,” she told the SMH. “We would tell her to get in there and have a go as much as anyone else did. We would chuckle on the sideline about her going in for the headers when some would shy away at the sound of the ‘thud’.”
Recently, a debate has emerged around Football Australia’s stance on junior players heading to ball. Some say Australia should follow the US and UK example and ban heading outright for players under a certain age, while others argue that children need to be prepared and taught proper technique.
Korina told the newspaper that she did not blame the local clubs who were all volunteers doing their best, but she wanted Football Australia to ensure coaches were trained about concussion and parents and players were given an information brochure.
If Christina had her way, she would ban heading for anyone under the age of 16. She said allowing it automatically created pressure for players to do it.
“Children can be trained to use their chest or any other parts of the body and [coaches and other players] also need to not make a big deal out of it if someone doesn’t header the ball,” Christina tells the SMH.
“Because you’re technically allowed to do it, you’re told to go for the ball, get the ball, header it, do what you have to do for it. I think that definitely needs to change.”
Big-name authors are missing from the longlist of this year’s prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award, as new voices and small publishers dominate.
One of these new voices named in the $60,000 award longlist is creative writing teacher and author of Lucky’s, Andrew Pippos. Lucky’s is Pippos’ first-ever novel depicting a multi-generational saga about a Greek immigrant who sets up a franchise of cafes in 1950s Australia.
“Writing is always what I wanted to do, this is the most consistent and pressing ambition of my life to write a novel, and to do it has been enormously gratifying,” Pippos told the Sydney Morning Herald.
“Even to have the book published is a big event and to be longlisted for the Miles Franklin is wonderful.”
Andrew Pippos. Photo: Supplied.
Pippos tells the newspaper his one regret is that his father was not around to see his book published.
“My father died some years ago. He wasn’t a literary person, he wasn’t a reader at all but I think he would have read this book.”
Other first-time novelists longlisted for the award include Laura Jean McKay for Animals in that Country, Nardi Simpson for Song of the Crocodile and Madeleine Watts for The Inland Sea.
Chairman of judges, Richard Neville, told the SMH the longlist was a mix of well-established, early career and debut novelists whose work range from historical fiction to fabulism and psychologism.
“Through an array of distinctive voices these works invite their readers to engage with questions regarding the natural and animal worlds, asylum, sexual abuse, colonialism, racism, and grief,” Mr Neville, the Mitchell Librarian at the State Library of NSW, said.
“These are stories about trauma and loss, and also about beauty, resilience, and hope.”
The Miles Franklin Literary Award was last year awarded to Tara June Winch for her novel TheYield, the fourth Indigenous writer to win after Melissa Lucashenko, Alexis Wright, and two-time winner Kim Scott.
The shortlisted finalists this year will be announced on June 16 and the winner on July 15.
The Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist:
Amnesty by Aravind Adiga (Picador)
The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott (Text)
At the Edge of the Solid World by Daniel Davis Wood (Brio)
Our Shadows by Gail Jones (Text)
Infinite Splendours by Sofie Laguna (A&U)
The Labyrinth by Amanda Lohrey (Text)
The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay (Scribe)
A Ryanair flight from Athens to Lithuanian capital Vilnius was diverted while over Belarus airspace on Sunday, and was forced to land in Minsk with the sole purpose of arresting journalist Roman Protasevich, who has been critical of the regime of President Alexander Lukashenko.
The flight map shows the aircraft was about to cross into Lithuanian airspace before suddenly changing direction.
The flight map.
Lithuanian President, Gitanas Nauseda, reacted by tweeting “Unprecedented event! A civilian passenger plane flying to Vilnius was forcibly landed in Minsk. Belarusian political activist & founder of (online information stream) @NEXTA_EN was on the plane. He is arrested. (Belarus) regime is behind the abhorrent action. I demand to free Roman Protasevi(ch) urgently!”
There are conflicting reports on what happened. In one, there was supposedly a call for a suspected bomb on board. In another, coming from NEXTA, Belarus KGB officers, who had boarded the plane in Athens, caused a commotion. NEXTA’s managing director also reported about a fighter directing the civilian airliner into Minsk airport. None of those reports have been confirmed yet.
Belarus President, Alexander Lukashenko. Photo: Sergei Sheleg/BelTA Pool Photo via AP, File.
The Associated Press reported that “(Belarus’) presidential press service said President Alexander Lukashenko personally ordered that a MiG-29 fighter jet accompany the Ryanair plane…to the Minsk airport.”
Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement strongly condemning the forced diversion of the Ryanair Athens-Vilnius flight to Minsk, Belarus.
.@GreeceMFA statement on the incident of forced landing of Ryanair FR4978 in Minsk, Belarus
“Greece strongly condemns the state hijacking that took place today and resulted in the forced landing of Ryanair FR 4978, which operated the Athens-Vilnius route, in Minsk, Belarus,” the statement reads.
“The plane had a total of 171 passengers on board, 11 of whom are Greek citizens. This act, which endangered the lives of all passengers, is unacceptable.”
Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, also said in a post on Twitter: “The forced landing of a commercial plane to detain a journalist is an unprecedented, shocking act.”
The forced landing of a commercial plane to detain a journalist is an unprecedented, shocking act. We demand all passengers’ immediate release. Tomorrow’s #EUCO must address the need to step up pressure on Belarus. Enough is enough.
— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) May 23, 2021
“We demand all passengers’ immediate release. Tomorrow’s #EUCO must address the need to step up pressure on Belarus. Enough is enough,” he continued.
European Council President, Charles Michel, added he was “very concerned” by the reports of a forced landing and called on Belarus authorities “to immediately released the flight and all its passengers.”
Second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his seventh ATP title after beating Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the Lyon Open on Sunday.
Tsitsipas, who dropped only one set in the entire tournament, wrapped up the match in 69 minutes to add a second title in the claycourt swing after winning last month’s Monte Carlo Masters.
“I felt like things were going my way, I’m proud of this performance against Cameron since he’s been winning against big players and showing what left-handers can do on clay,” Tsitsipas said in a post-match interview on court.
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) May 23, 2021
Speaking of his plans ahead of the French Open later this month, he said: “It’s about getting there as early as possible, starting practice and getting in shape for the big Parisian Grand Slam which I adore and love.
“Hopefully something good can come out of it.”
The 22-year-old Greek won on the back of a strong service game, winning 82% of his first serve points while he broke Norrie three times in the match.
Tsitsipas, ranked fifth in the world, also leads the ATP Race to Turin’s season-ending tournament with 33 wins this year.
