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Greek National Guard visits the Greek Centre in Melbourne

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Greek National Guard visits the Greek Centre in Melbourne

The Greek National Guard paid a visit to the Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) Greek Centre in the historic Greek Precinct of Melbourne on Saturday, April 23.

The President of the GCM, Bill Papastergiadis OAM, and members of the Board extended a warm welcome to the official party of the Greek Presidential Guard.

On their first visit, they were received in the Centre’s Library and 12th Level Club Lounge and served dinner at Fable, the rooftop restaurant at the Centre.

During the event, the official party of the Greek Presidential Guard shared their impressions about their visit, as well as the warm welcome by the Greeks living in Australia.

The official party of the Greek Presidential Guard consists of three officers and thirteen Guards:

Major Sakellaropoulos Vasileios, Captain Kouloumbas Stavros, Sergeant Major Theodorou Efthymios, Private Paterakis Nikolaos, Private Vlachos Ioannis, Private Ladas Konstantinos, Private Koukiadakis Michail, Private Pagonakis Marios, Private Basiakos Athanasios-Aristeides, Private Papathanasis Konstantinos,Private Mandalos Nikolaos, Private Grigoriadis Nikolaos,Private Stasinopoulos Sotirios, Private Evangelatos Panagiotis, Private Xenakis Dimitrios, Private Papakyriakidis Petros.

The President of the GCM greeted the official party of the Greek Presidential Guard and expressed his gratitude for their visit.

“With great pride we welcome the Greek National Guard at the Greek Centre and we feel honoured for this unique opportunity to share with them this unbroken bond and love for our homeland,” Mr Papastergiadis said.

“Their visit is significant not only because Greece and Australia have always been allies through difficult periods but because their visit marks the Holy Week of the Greek Orthodox Easter as well as the Commemoration of ANZAC DAY. Lastly I would like to thank the chairman of the Victoria National Anniversary Committee, Mr Antonios Tsourdalakis who made this visit possible.”

On hand to greet the guards amongst others was also Vice Presidents of the GCM Dr Jim Bossinakis, Mr Michael Karanitos, Secretary Nick Koukouvitakis, Treasurer Assoc Prof Marini Piripiri, Cultural Committee Chair Mr Leo Vlahakis and newly elected GCM Board member Mr Kostas Stefanidis.  

Mr Stefanidis was moved by the visit to Melbourne by the revered Greek unit and thanked the unit for its inspiration.

Major Sakelaropoulos thanked the GCM and President Papastergiadis and presented him with a special gift saying: “In 2018 the Presidency of the Republic of Greece in partnership with the Hellenic Post issued an anniversary stamp collection and today we are standing before you presenting this gift to Mr Bill Papastergiadis in memory of our visit.”

Australian PM, Greek Culture Minister join Greek Orthodox community in celebrating Easter

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Australian PM, Greek Culture Minister join Greek Orthodox community in celebrating Easter

By Andriana Simos, Chris Spyrou and Eleni Patsalides.

Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and Greece’s Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, attended Kogarah’s Greek Orthodox church on Saturday night for the traditional Anastasi service.

The service was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and was attended by over 1,000 Greek Orthodox faithful as well as a number of other dignitaries.

Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, with his wife, Jenny Morrison. Photo: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.
Greek Culture Minister, Lina Mendoni. Photo: The Greek Herald / Andriana Simos.
Archbishop Makarios. Photo: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.
(L-R) His Grace Bishop Christodoulos; Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Christos Karras; Greek Culture Minister, Lina Mendoni; Archbishop Makarios; His Grace Bishop Iakovos. Photo: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.

This included Mr Morrison’s wife, Jenny Morrison; the Greek Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Christos Karras; the Trade Commissioner of Greece in Australia, Katia Gkikiza; Member for Rockdale, Steve Kamper; Member for Barton, Linda Burney; Member for Banks, David Coleman; and George’s River Council Mayor, Nick Katris; among many others.

Dignitaries at the service. Photos: The Greek Herald / Andriana Simos.
(L-R) Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison and Lina Mendoni. Photo: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.
Inside the Anastasi service. Photos: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.

Following the Anastasi service inside the church, this congregation was led by Archbishop Makarios to a podium outside, where people had gathered and were sharing the Holy Fire amongst themselves.

A number of speeches followed. Archbishop Makarios spoke first and thanked Mr Morrison and Ms Mendoni for attending Anastasi, before briefly explaining the meaning of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Photos: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.

Next up was the Australian Prime Minister who said, in Greek: “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death and to those in the tomb, grant him life.”

“As I look out on the lights here in Kogarah this evening, my heart is full of hope,” Mr Morrison continued.

Scott Morrison giving his speech. Photo: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.

“You are lighting up this country tonight with your faith and your belief in your community. And this enables us, I think, to move forward with great confidence.”

Last, but not least, was Ms Mendoni who expressed how grateful she was to be able to attend her first Anastasi service in Australia with the local Greek community.

Thousands of Greek Orthodox faithful were in attendance. Photos: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.

This was followed by the traditional chanting of ‘Xristos Anesti,’ which had to be moved inside due to a sudden downpour of rain.

Photos: The Greek Herald / Chris Spyrou.

‘Language is the vehicle to pass on culture, traditions and heritage’: Minister Coure

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‘Language is the vehicle to pass on culture, traditions and heritage’: Minister Coure

On Saturday April 23, Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure attended the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools’ Annual State Community Language Teachers Conference, hosted in the University of Technology’s Great Hall.

The Federation is the peak body for after-hours community language schools, servicing over 230 member schools, representing 33,000 students, and over 2,500 teachers across 451 locations in NSW.

During the cnference, which celebrates the successes of community language education and volunteering, Minister Coure delivered a keynote speech to attendees reiterating the importance of learning a second language and aknowledging the important role of Community Language Schools.

Read the Minister’s full speech below:

I want to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we gather on today and pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging.

Ladies and gentlemen.

It is a great pleasure to be with you all at the annual conference of the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools.

Some of you may know this, but I am incredibly passionate about languages.

So much so, I believe everyone should be learning a second language.

In fact, during Harmony Week this year, I took the opportunity to start a conversation about it.

I said for Sydney to really live up to our potential as a Global City, more of us need a greater knowledge of a second language.

And why not?

We are the most successful and diverse multicultural society in the world.

There are some 215 different languages and dialects spoken here in NSW alone.

You can walk around our many suburbs and hear that diversity for yourself.

So it presents us an opportunity to embrace our multiculturalism in a practical way. Beyond that though, there a raft of benefits to learning and being able to speak another language.

It can help people connect or reconnect with a cultural group—language and culture are closely interlinked after all.

It can even help us understand the way other cultures do business, which would allow us to be more competitive in a globalised economy.

As a result, more Australians would be setting themselves up for success.

More people speaking a second language also makes us a more attractive tourism destination.

This is especially important now international borders have reopened.

Mr Coure delivering his speech

It also helps new arrivals feel more welcome and builds on the successful multicultural society that we’ve developed.

On a more personal level, language matters to people.

I have heard from people how special it is to have their children or grandchildren learn their language.

It helps build a sense of connection beyond their family ties.

In starting a conversation about the importance of learning a second language, I highlighted a number of ways we can achieve that.

One of which was through Community Language Schools.

You play a fundamental role in recognising the value of children retaining their ancestral language.

But you do much more than just provide an avenue for learning words.

You help pass on and retain cultures.

Language is the vehicle to pass on culture, traditions and heritage.

So, I want to take this opportunity to thank you.

To thank the thousands of volunteers who work tirelessly at the 250 schools across our state.

To thank you for helping teach 30,000 students over 55 different languages.

And to thank you for providing an avenue to strengthen a skill that we all should be able to hold.

But, you are helping do so much more than just teaching a language.

You are providing opportunities for people to develop, grow and expand the very way they communicate.

And just as importantly, you are providing opportunities for cultures, customs and traditions to live on in younger generations.

For many years I have strongly supported the work of the Federation of Community Language Schools.

Not just because I am passionate about languages, or for the important role they play in strengthening our society.

But for the tireless work you do in supporting others, including during the pandemic. You are in an incredibly powerful position, where you can communicate with thousands of people.

And the NSW Government is proud to be supporting the work you do.

Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you are enjoying today’s conference.

Again, I’d like to commend the Federation of Community Language Schools for working so hard to develop and support the multicultural success story that is NSW. Thank you all for your tireless voluntary efforts to pass on language, culture and traditions to new generations of Aussies.

READ MORE: ‘I’ve got the best job in government’: NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure

Labor announces plan to boost Australia’s community language schools

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Labor announces plan to boost Australia’s community language schools

A plan to boost Australia’s community language schools with a funding of up to $30,000 was announced earlier today by Shadow Minister for Education Tanya Plibersek, during the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools Annual State Community Language Teachers Conference hosted in the University of Technology’s Great Hall.

Read the announcement below:

More Australian kids will get the chance to learn another language thanks to Labor’s plan to give every community language school in Australia a funding boost . 

There are around 780 community language schools across the country, teaching around 105,000 students in over 90 languages.

This $15 million commitment will allow community language schools to expand their programs to preschoolers, improve teacher training, and upgrade classroom resources. The grants could also help improve access for disadvantaged students, strengthen online delivery, or go towards setting up a new school. 

For example, the funding might be used to subsidise a teacher’s TAFE course in community languages, purchase educational equipment such as laptops, or develop new teaching materials.  

Currently, community language schools teach mostly school-age kids.  But the younger someone starts learning another language, the easier it is to pick it up.  That’s why we’ve made sure this funding can help more community language schools open their classrooms to preschoolers.

Community language schools have been operating in Australia for more than 150 years and have made an important contribution to our success as a multicultural nation. 

Community language schools mean kids born or growing up in Australia can learn the language and culture of their parents, grandparents, and others who migrated here from overseas. 

They help Australia’s multicultural communities thrive. 

Learning a second language is good for all Australian kids, regardless of their language or cultural background. It helps prepare them for the economy and jobs of the future.

Epitaph and Evzones at Oakleigh’s Good Friday Procession

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Epitaph and Evzones at Oakleigh’s Good Friday Procession

By Mary Sinanidis

Evzones received a rock star greeting at Sts Anargiri Church, Oakleigh, on Good Friday as a sea of parishioners flowed onto the surrounding streets to see them and attend the mass led by Archbishop Makarios.

Phones and flashing cameras captured the grace and dignity of the 13 young men accompanied by three generals, all members of an elite military unit dating back to 1824 which has come to symbolise the epitome of freedom for Greece.

Stylianos Grigoriadis, an Evzone of Pontian descent, told the Greek Herald he could not have imagined when signing up for duty in December 2021 that he’d be in Melbourne within a few months. He had nothing but gushing words to say about the city.

Stylianos Grigoriadis, an Evzone of Pontian descent.

“When we heard we were coming to Melbourne, we were all very enthused. The truth is that in Melbourne, the Greek pulse beats profusely, and we are now here to witness this up close,” he said.

“We came here and met with… a hug. We see Greeks so proud to be Greek.”

When asked if he would ever make the choice to migrate to Australia, he politely declined, stating “my heart belongs to Greece”.

A disappointment for the swooning girls loitering around the church to catch a glimpse of the handsome young men, but no surprise coming from someone carefully handpicked for an overriding reason – loyalty to country.

To serve at the Hellenic Presidential Guard, Stylianos and his cohort must be at least 1.9 metres tall and devout Greek Orthodox Christians. But that’s just the tip of a gruelling process which involves rigorous training to test the discipline, physical endurance, mental stamina and patriotism of the Evzones in training. Only 50 per cent make the cut.

“It is a huge honour for us to be able to take the Guard abroad, to reach Hellenism around the world, to do here what we do every day at Syntagma Square, in the heart of Greece,” Mr Grigoriadis said.

“I could never have imagined that I would travel so far, but neither could I have imagined all the feelings that the Presidential Guard would stir in me. It is a huge honour for us as evzones to be able to wear the evzone’s uniform, to parade, and to be present of national events of great importance.”

While on duty, the young conscripts stood motionless within church, a stark contrast to the fidgety myrrh bearers, young girls in the front pew, waiting for their turn to shower the Epitaph with flowers. Meanwhile, agile church volunteers ushered curious people away from doorways and photobombed the shots of the snap happy.

The church’s red carpet looked more like an Oscar runway with ropes separating the hoi polloi from the guards of honour flanking the Epitaph, but Archbishop Makarios did not seem to mind. It was a chance for him to drive home his message for Australia and Greece “to proceed for the good of all humanity and all
of the world”.

Victoria’s Liberal Opposition leader Matthew Guy, a self-professed Philhellene, was also there. By now a regular at Greek events, he has told the Greek Herald that he has felt a deep connection with Greece since Russian bombs started dropping on his relatives back “home”. “Greeks gave us our Cyrillic alphabet, our
Orthodox religion and now we’re looking for the courage that you guys had against the Turks in 1821,” he had said about a month ago.

Victoria’s Liberal Leader Matthew Guy, followed by Greek Community of Melbourne President Bill Papastergiadis
behind the Epitaph.

Mingling with the crowds, sharing a banter, he too followed the Epitaph, and when the procession had ended families rushed outside the evzones’ dressing quarters waiting for photo ops until late into the night. It didn’t seem to matter whether they were dressed up in military uniform or just in their official
trackpants.

The young men too were very outgoing, eager to engage in conversation, engulfed in cigarette smoke from the land where the average packet still costs a few euros.

Natasha Spanos had also been involved in the evzones’ previous visit to Melbourne in 2018 as a member of the Organisational Committee for the Greek National Day. She said, “They are 13 young boys, full of energy, very enthusiastic with the whole thing and very impressed with Melbourne.”

Melbourne too was impressed. Louisa and Mia waited outside for their chance to see the guards. “We were excited because they are here from Greece and they came in uniform, and I hadn’t seen them since 2018 when I visited Greece,” Louisa told the Greek Herald.

Louisa and Mia waiting outside the dressing rooms to catch a glimpse of the evzones

Earlier in the evening, Fifi Giannaros told the Greek Herald, “We would have come anyway, but the evzones are an extra reason to come early,” she said, adding that the crowds were similar to pre-COVID times.

Oakleigh resident Fifi Giannaros and her daughter

Contrary to many others, young teens Sebastian and Lambros weren’t drawn by
the evzones. “We come every year, and we’re not here just for the evzones but
for Good Friday,” Sebastian told the Greek Herald.

Sebastian and Lambros came for the Epitaph procession, not the evzones

Little Olympia Siachos, aged 3, begged to differ. She told the Greek Herald, “I’m here today to see the evzones. I want to see them. I just do,” she said.

Little Olympia Siachos and her mum.

Bill Papastergiadis: People who devoted themselves to public life in Greece continue to serve

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Bill Papastergiadis: People who devoted themselves to public life in Greece continue to serve

By Bill Papastergiadis.

Greece has many individuals who continue to offer service well after their initial parliamentary positions. I had the privilege of meeting a number of these persons including the former Prime Minister of Greece, Mr Papandreou and the former Foreign Minister- Mr Avramopoulos. They are from different sides of politics, but both are keen to talk through the issues confronting Greece as well as reflecting on their contribution to Greece.

With Mr Papandreou I spent quite some time discussing the educational system of Greece. I had just finished my talk at the Delphi Forum and I shared with Mr Papandreou my thoughts on how Greece can become a global destination in education.

For a country with such a rich history and culture, I noted that it was a no brainer for Greece to invest in the area of humanities and to help shape this discourse through its teaching programs by attracting students globally. I referred to the impact of this program in Australia which was now a major part of the Australian economy with a pre-COVID impact of $32 billion. I also stated that the impact of students around the world should not just be considered as an economic issue. It also helps develop a cosmopolitan society that embraces the world.

Mr Papandreou referred to his experience as a former Minister of Education. Mr Papandreou acknowledged the imperative of Greece broadening its teaching programs. He said it was an issue that he had in fact tried to implement. He said some changes have been made during his tenure and he was proud of scholarship and exchange programs that were implemented during his time as Minister. However, Mr Papandreou accepted the inherent intransigence of certain aspects of the educational system to change.

Mr Papandreou was convinced that a broad view of the world needed to be part of Greece’s future and that the educational system was integral to this. Bureaucracy needed to move with reforms.

Over a long dinner in a small taverna in Piraeus I touched on only a small number of the many contributions of Mr Avramopoulos from Mayor of Athens to Foreign Minister and finally as the EU Chair on Migration and Home Affairs.

The first comments by Mr Avramopoulos centred on his many friends in Australia from the former foreign minister Bob Carr to the Lord Mayor of Sydney Mr Sartor amongst many others. Australia was a country he respected enormously.

I was particularly interested in Mr Avramopoulos days’ as Lord Mayor and the regeneration of many parts of Athens. At his fingertips was a video summary on his phone of this physical transformation of the city leading up to the Olympics in Athens. A stunning visual journey.

Over dinner he told me about his in depth conversations with many leaders such Putin, Erdogan, Castro and Clinton just to name a few. Mr Avramopoulos had a rich understanding of the personalities of many of the leaders he engaged with and how to best develop relationships. He saw the building of bridges as a foreign minister as a key aspect to his work.

Greece has many attractions but equally those who have devoted themselves to public life have their importance too.

Bill Papastergiadis, OAM

Ten Greek associations of Sydney host joint social event for first time in 20 years

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Ten Greek associations of Sydney host joint social event for first time in 20 years

By Eleni Patsalides and Andriana Simos.

Ten Greek associations of Sydney are uniting to host “The Big Fat Greek Gatho” on Saturday, May 28 at 7pm.

The event, which will be held at the Canada Bay Club, is being coordinated by: 

  1. Sydney University Greek Society (SUGS) 
  2. Panipirotiki Enosis of NSW
  3. Kytherian Association of NSW
  4. Kalymnian Association of NSW
  5. Pontoxineteas Sydney
  6. The Greek Australian Society
  7. MUGA (Macquarie University Greek Society)
  8. UTS Hellenic
  9. Cretan Youth Association of Sydney and NSW
  10. Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW

Ari Paraskakis, the Youth Liaison of the Cretan Association of Sydney & NSW, spoke to The Greek Herald about the event and explained the motivation to host an event of this scale with this many clubs for the first time in 20 years. 

“By promoting large scale opportunities like these for like-minded young Greeks and even non-Greeks to gather for an enjoyable night out and establish new friendships and connections is an important driver in the future of our community,” Ari says. 

“It’s incredibly important to continue the maintenance of Greek culture in our Australian community.” 

All the committees have come to the agreement that any proceeds made from the event would go towards events like these happening in the future as they all have the desire of making it an annual event moving forward.

“We’re all looking forward to hosting our first successful event together. We hope to make this event ongoing in the future and we’re excited to see as many youths attend as possible. Be sure to save the date!” Ari says. 

The night will be full of food upon arrival, dancing, and great entertainment by DJ Paro (Chris Paradisis) and DJ George Kinezos.

Tickets for the cocktail event are $50 and are available through the Greek Festival of Sydney Eventbrite.

‘Strapped and ready for war’: George Kambosos Jr prepares for June 5 world title fight 

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‘Strapped and ready for war’: George Kambosos Jr prepares for June 5 world title fight 

Undisputed world lightweight champion, George Kambosos Jr, was awarded the 2021 Australian Fighter of the Year Award on Thursday in his new Sydney gym, Ferocious Boxing.

The award was presented by the Vice President of the Australian National Boxing Federation, Charlie Lucas.

Vice President of the Australian National Boxing Federation, Charlie Lucas, presenting George Kambosos Jr with the 2021 Australian Fighter of the Year Award. Photo: The Greek Herald/ Chris Spyrou

“Every year, the discussion goes on for quite a while when deciding the fighter of the year because there’s a lot of good fighters in Australia,” the Vice President said.

“However, this year, there was only one name that came up – George Kambosos.”

Kambosos with his 2021 Australian Fighter of the Year Award. Photo: The Greek Herald/ Chris Spyrou.

When accepting his award, Kambosos thanked the Federation before reassuring “I’m sure in 2022, I will win the award again because I’ve got that focus.”

“I’ve got the hunger, I can’t be stopped, I won’t be stopped. Thank you for the award. It’s a great honour and I’m looking forward to June 5 and creating more history,” he added.

Kambosos training at Ferocious Training. Photo: The Greek Herald/Chris Spyrou.

In less than two months’ time, the Greek Australian boxer will be fighting American, Devin Haney, at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium in front of 50,000 live spectators.

The undefeated Kambosos will defend his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF belts in what he has dubbed “the biggest fight ever in Australian history.”

Kambosos with lead trainer Javiel Centeno. Photo: The Greek Herald/Chris Spyrou.

For WBC lightweight title-holder, Devin Haney, who is also undefeated, the mega-fight presents an unprecedented opportunity at being crowned the first-ever Undisputed Unified World Lightweight Champion.

“Devin Haney is a good name and a big name in the world of boxing. He holds that half a piece and I can’t wait to not only strip him of that half a piece, but strip him of his career,” Kambosos said while stressing that he is the “real deal… in his prime, strapped and ready for war.”

“June 5th is not only for myself but for my country – Australia and Greece, we will continue to shine on the world stage and be victorious,” he added.

“I’ve got all these beautiful belts but that’s not what it’s about. It’s about my legacy, and for the love of the sport and the love of fighting.”

Kambosos sparring with lead trainer Javiel Centeno. Photo: The Greek Herald/Chris Spyrou.

In an exclusive interview with The Greek Herald, Kambosos revealed that legacy runs through all that he does, including the opening of his own boxing gym.

“Eventually we will open up where we can train some young kids and help them. You know, troubled kids, kids that are on the street. That’s what it’s about,” he said.

“I’m in a position where I can help change lives. I can help inspire the youth.”

WATCH George Kambosos explain to The Greek Herald his vision for Ferocious Boxing. 

The Spartan and “Emperor,” concluded with a message to his Greek and Australian supporters.

“I love my Greek support, my Greek fans and my Australian support as well. I do this for you guys, I’m prepared to die for you guys and I know you guys have my back.

“You support me to the end and June 5th, we show the world again who we are,” he said.

Tickets for the mega-fight at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne are now on sale at Ticketek.

Photo: The Greek Herald/Chris Spyrou

UTS Hellenic Society holds successful film screening of ‘Never on Sunday’

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UTS Hellenic Society holds successful film screening of ‘Never on Sunday’

Greek Australian university and high school students in Sydney learnt about what Greece was like in the 1950s-1960s through the narrative of cinema, thanks to a screening of the film ‘Never on Sunday’ organised by the UTS Hellenic Society on Friday, April 15.

The projection of Jules Dassin’s classic film, starring Melina Mercouri, was organised for purely educational purposes in a lecture theatre of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) with free entry.

Most of the Greek Australian students saw this film for the first time and, as they said, they liked the fact they saw images of Greece from another era and the behaviours of its people.

The President of UTS Hellenic, Dimitri Kallos, prior to the screening, thanked everyone for their attendance.

“The Greek cinema is a frame of reference for our civilisation and we, as students of Greek origin living abroad, can benefit greatly from watching films of the old and modern cinema of Greece,” Mr Kallos said and added that, as part of the initiatives of UTS Hellenic, they will show another Greek film whilst also organising other cultural events.

Among the attendees was a group of students from the Macquarie University Greek Association headed by President, Zoë Re, and a class of Year 12 students studying Modern Greek for the HSC at the Saturday School of Community Languages (Ashfield Centre).

High Commissioner of Cyprus in Australia sends message ahead of Orthodox Easter

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High Commissioner of Cyprus in Australia sends message ahead of Orthodox Easter

The High Commissioner of Cyprus in Australia, Martha Mavrommatis, has sent a joyful message to Australia’s Greek and Cypriot communities ahead of Orthodox Easter on Sunday.

In her message, Ms Mavrommatis also took the opportunity to “send the message that the fight for a fair solution to the Cyprus issue continues” and thanked Australia’s Greeks and Cypriots for their continued support.

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