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Cyprus Food and Wine Festival returns to Sydney bigger than ever

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Cyprus Food and Wine Festival returns to Sydney bigger than ever

The Inner West’s largest Cyprus Food and Wine Festival kicks off on Sunday, November 19 at the Cyprus Community Club in Stanmore, Sydney.

In 2022, over 5,000 people visited the festival, which was officially opened by the Mayor of Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne and Member for Newtown, Jenny Leong MP. It was the go-to place for all Cypriot delicacies and drinks, dancing, singing and traditional music.

For over 50 years the Cyprus Club has organised this festival homage to the wines and foods of Cyprus – an island that was the homeland of the Greeks with over 35 centuries of wine-making tradition, the oldest continuous tradition of wine-making on earth.

The Cyprus Food and Wine Festival is a celebration of the Inner West, a showcase for local producers, a time to sing, dance and enjoy the company of others, and be thankful.

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Cyprus Food and Wine Festival in Sydney. Photo: The Greek Herald.

“This year there will be record number of stalls,” Festival Director, Andrew Paschali, said.

“We are really proud the community has come together to celebrate our heritage, we are humbled that the festival is now on the “must go” list of many.

“It’s very unique, it’s one of a kind in the state, beyond any suburb. It attracts people from as far as Newcastle and Wollongong. It’s a major event not just a Geek event. It’s an event that brings all Australians together.”

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The Inner West’s largest Cyprus Food and Wine Festival kicks off on Sunday, November 19 at the Cyprus Community Club in Stanmore, Sydney. Photo: The Greek Herald.

Mr Paschali also thanked all the supporters of the Festival and volunteers, including the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia; the Mayor of Inner West Council; the Lord Mayor of Limassol in Cyprus; NSW and Federal members of Parliament; the Board of the Cyprus Community of NSW Ltd; the teachers, parents and students of the Cyprus Community Dancing School, Cyprus Community Greek School and Community Soccer Club Inner West Hawks; the Justice for Cyprus Committee (SEKA); Greek community leaders; the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia; and the Festival Organising Committee.

President of the Cyprus Community of NSW, Andrew Costa, added that a quote by well-know foodie and wine lover Epicurus from 300BC sums up this year’s festival theme perfectly: “We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.”

GOCSA appoint new General Manager of Community and Corporate Services

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GOCSA appoint new General Manager of Community and Corporate Services

The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) has announced Con Dalagiorgos as the new General Manager of Community and Corporate Services from December 4, 2023.

Mr Dalagiorgos joins the organisation with extensive business experience that spans over 30 years, during which he has administered and successfully performed in business development roles and compliance with a keen understanding of quality standard principles.

He brings a unique blend of passion, dedication and community spirit that will undoubtedly be a much-valued asset to GOCSA.

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New General Manager of Community and Corporate Services, Con Dalagiorgos, at the GOCSA offices November 2023. Photo: GOCSA.

“The Administrative Council wishes to extend its gratitude to outgoing General Manager Nick Kyriazopoulos for his 15 years of service and commitment to the community,” Peter Gardiakos,
President of GOCSA, said.

“We look forward to welcoming Con to our organisation and leveraging his decades of executive leadership, unique experience working with South Australia’s Greek and the broader community, and extensive knowledge of building strong, collaborative organisational cultures to improve performance.

“GOCSA, as an organisation, is entering a very exciting time with a focus on becoming more relevant
in the community, and looking to play a larger role in engaging our youth and becoming more active
within the multicultural community of South Australia.”

Corporate Services, Con Dalagiorgos, with outgoing GM, Nick Kyriazopoulos.
Con Dalagiorgos, with outgoing General Manager, Nick Kyriazopoulos. Photo: GOCSA.

In his capacity as General Manager of Community and Corporate Services, Mr Dalagiorgos will focus on building a stronger community and on creating and implementing strategies that govern the day-to-day operational activities of GOCSA, ensuring effective and efficient systems and better management of the organisation’s resources. Con’s role will also be instrumental in assisting with the delivery of the GOCSA long-term strategic plan.

“I am very excited to be joining the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia and having the opportunity to work with a fabulous group of staff and community members. I look forward to working closely with the Administrative Council in their quest to bring their vision and goals to reality,” Mr Dalagiorgos said.

“This dedicated group is working tirelessly to promote our rich Greek culture, Greek language and our Greek Orthodox faith with a focus on unity and long-term gains. I am proud and honoured to be part of this journey and look forward to working alongside everyone to realise our shared goals.

“What we do as a collective will help to shape the future of our Greek Community for generations to come. For this, it is so important that we all join as one and advance in strength.”

Professor Yiorgos Anagnostou visits The Greek Herald’s office in Sydney

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Professor Yiorgos Anagnostou visits The Greek Herald’s office in Sydney

Professor Yiorgos Anagnostou, the Head of Greek Studies at Ohio State University in the United States, paid a visit to The Greek Herald‘s office in Sydney on Monday, November 6.

Professor Anagnostou is on a six-week research trip to Australia funded by the Walter Mangold Public Trust at the University of Melbourne and is being hosted by Dr Andonis Piperoglou, who last year was appointed the inaugural senior lecturer in Global Diasporas.

During his visit to The Greek Herald, Professor Anagnostou met with members of the team including Digital Editor Andriana Simos, Sports Editor Takis Triadafillou, and journalists Ikaros Kyriakou and George Tserdanis.

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Professor Anagnostou was interviewed by George Tserdanis (left).

Professor Anagnostou spoke with the team about a number of topics of interest including his knowledge on the Greek diaspora globally, as well as the different ways the diaspora can work together to help preserve the Greek language.

At the conclusion of the visit, The Greek Herald team thanked the Professor for his time and wished him well for the remainder of his time in Australia.

Greek Orthodox Community of NSW make election announcement

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Greek Orthodox Community of NSW make election announcement

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales (GOCNSW) have made the following announcement regarding their upcoming elections:

  • The elections will be held on Sunday, 26 November 2023, at the Greek Community Club building, 206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba.
  • All members in good standing are entitled to vote. Members must be registered in the GOCNSW register prior to 26 May 2023.
  • Applications for nomination for the Board of Directors of the GOCNSW will be accepted by the Election Committee until November 11, 2023 at 6pm (14 days before the election). People have the right to nominate members who were registered before April 8, 2023.
  • Members who are unable to attend on the day of the election and vote in person may, in accordance with the constitution, vote by proxy. The forms or handwritten proxy forms must be submitted to the Election Committee at the offices of the Community by Thursday, November 23, 2023, at 8.30 am.
  • Supplemental instructions and forms for proxy voting and nomination form will be sent to members by mail.
  • Members who have changed their address and have not informed the Community, should do so as soon as possible.
  • All members are invited to contribute to the elections by coming and voting in person or submit their proxy as early as possible.

Billionaire Dennis Bastas in final stages of bidding for Australian skincare brand

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Billionaire Dennis Bastas in final stages of bidding for Australian skincare brand

Dennis Bastas, the wealthy tycoon behind Australia’s largest generic medication supplier, is one of many parties bidding for BWX’s skincare brand Sukin and its manufacturing facility.

According to the Australian Financial Review, Greenhill & Co is selling the Sukin brand and manufacturing site after BWX collapsed in April, owing the Commonwealth Bank around $105 million.

The Greek Australian and CEO of Arrotex Pharmaceuticals is in competition with NBC who is solely interested in the Sukin brand, whilst Mr Bastas is interested in both the brand and the 10-year lease at the Clayton-based purpose-built facility.

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Dennis Bastas. Photo: The Australian.

“The only reason I get out of bed every day is for a deal I haven’t done,” Mr Bastas expressed to The Australian Financial Review last year, demonstrating his enthusiasm in striking deals.

Final bids were due two weeks ago for Sukin, but Greenhill extended the timeframe to November 13, hoping for the sale to be completed this month.

Source: Australian Financial Review

Greece’s energy network set for upgrade after 150 million euro investment

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Greece’s energy network set for upgrade after 150 million euro investment

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted power grid operator HEDNO a 150 million euro loan to install 3.12 million smart meters, the first phase of an upgrading plan for Greece’s distribution network.

Ekathimerini reported that Greece intends to raise the percentage of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power used to meet its electrical demands to 80 per cent by 2030. Currently, this proportion is roughly half.

The cost of electricity theft in Greece reached 798 million euros last year.
The cost of electricity theft in Greece reached 798 million euros last year. Photo: Ekathimerini.

EIB President, Werner Hoyer, stated that the Greek project would cost a total of 546 million euros and will get 273 million euros in funding from Europe’s Recovery and Resilience fund.

The new meters would save homeowners money, according to Greece’s Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who witnessed the signing of the EIB-HEDNO agreement.

“The agreement we are signing today on financing smart meters is a very good indication of where we want to go in the future in terms of our climate change policies… households will have much better control over their bills and will be able to save money…” Mitsotakis said.

Over the previous decade, the EIB has invested more than 4.3 billion euros on energy in Greece.

Source: Ekathimerini

Greek police arrest Palestinian man over flag raising in Athens

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Greek police arrest Palestinian man over flag raising in Athens

Greek police arrested on Tuesday a 22-year-old Palestinian man for hoisting his country’s flag onto a flag pole in central Athens’ Syntagma Square.

According to Ekathimerini, the incident took place during a protest in front of the Greek Parliament on Sunday amid the ongoing Israeli operation in Gaza.

The 22-year-old allegedly attached both Palestinian and Greek flags, yet some claimed that he was responsible for the removal of a Greek flag.

The police said they have prepared to file (undisclosed) criminal charges against him.

Source: Ekathimerini

Official reception held to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Australia

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Official reception held to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Australia

An official reception was held on Thursday, October 26 at the Hellenic Club in Canberra to mark the anniversary of Cyprus’ independence and 50 years of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Australia.

The event was organised by the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia and saw the attendance of a number of official guests and leaders of the Greek Australian and Cypriot Australian communities.

The night began with a slideshow showcasing major events from the past 50 years of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Australia, including official tours, Australian peace keepers in Cyprus, and events organised by the High Commission.

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Official guests in attendance. Photo: Paul Andronikos.

Toasts were then given by Geoff Bowan, Assistant Secretary – Eastern and South-East Europe Branch, and Antonis Sammoutis, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia.

The Deputy Head of Mission at the Cyprus High Commission, Stavros Nicolaou, read out a message by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.

In his message, Mr Christodoulides reaffirmed the Cypriot government’s commitment to the continuous strengthening of its ties with Australia.

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High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia, Antonis Sammoutis, gives a speech. Photo: Paul Andronikos.

“Undoubtedly, the large, vibrant Cypriot community living in Australia, has contributed significantly to the strengthening of these ties and has served as a bridge between our two countries,” Mr Christodoulides said.

“I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you, the Cypriot diaspora, for your commitment, for preserving of our identity, for promoting our rich culture, history and traditions in Australia, as well as for cherishing and enhancing the ties of friendship between the two countries.”

Mr Sammoutis also spoke at the reception about the history of relations between Cyprus and Australia, before thanking the Cypriot Australian community for their contributions to society.

“We take pride of having fought two World Wars together, always on the right side of history and because we have a common future as a Commonwealth of values, solidarity and justice,” the Cypriot High Commissioner said.

These formal proceedings were concluded on the night with a number of Cypriot dancing performances by the Hellenic Dancers of Canberra.

St Stephanos Greek Orthodox church in Hurlstone Park marks 40th anniversary

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St Stephanos Greek Orthodox church in Hurlstone Park marks 40th anniversary

The Greek Orthodox church of St Stephanos in Hurlstone Park, Sydney, celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday, November 5.

The historic event was presided over by Archbishop Makarios of Australia and had many special guests in attendance including the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Yannis Mallikourtis, and the NSW Minister for Industrial Relations and Work, Health and Safety, Sophie Cotsis MP.

On the day, Archbishop Makarios gave a speech thanking parish priest, Father Nektarios Joannou, his immediate predecessor, Father Stavros Ivanos, as well as the senior clergyman, Father Nikolaos Bozikis, for their service to the St Stephanos parish. 

Archbishop Makarios also praised the long-term contribution of Kallinikos Charalambous as outgoing President of the Parish, while expressing his confidence in the new President, Konstantinos Katsoulas.

“Let this 40th anniversary be an important reminder of the importance of continuing to move forward together to progress and to bear witness to the richness of the Greek heritage and the Orthodox faith throughout the world,” Archbishop Makarios said.

Greece to build first ever offshore wind farms

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Greece to build first ever offshore wind farms

In a draft plan, the Greek government has proposed to build its first offshore wind farms to help lessen the country’s dependence on fossil fuels.

Last year, Greece generated more than 50% of its power from onshore wind, solar and hydro energy, with its surrounding seas and strong steady winds perfect for producing natural energy rather than emitting greenhouse gasses.

The current proposal will see at least 2,711 square kms of land being utilised with some areas near the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas being utilised from 2025 to 2032.

A wind farm on Panachaiko Mountain, overlooking the Gulf of Corinth near the city of Patras in Greece. Photo: New York Times.

According to the Energy and Environment Minister Theodore Skylakakis, the development of this project is of great priority as it will enable Greece to export green energy and will make the country energy independent.

The final approval of the plan is expected to be granted at the end of the year, once all environmental issues and land are decided on.

Source: Ekathimerini

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