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"Christmas Magic City" Expo in Thessaloniki

A magical world created by the masterful architecture Aris Georgiou will be set up at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center for the first time.  The “CHRISTMAS MAGIC CITY” is a Christmas village.  It is organized by the HELEXPO and ATTRACT PRODUCTIONS of...

Greek–Australian Raftopoulos Wins Best Short Documentary Award @ IF Awards, Sydney

Greek Australian filmmaker Jason Raftopoulos has been named this year’s winner of the Best Short Documentary Award at the annual IF Awards.  The IF Awards were held on Sunday night in Sydney. Raftopoulos directed and produced the film "From Dope to Dalai...

1st Onassis Int’l Prize for the Protection of the Environment Awarded in Hamburg!

The first Onassis International Prize for the Protection of the Environment was awarded on Wednesday in Hamburg. The environmental organization awarded “Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME)” for their contribution in understanding the Middle East and their activities focusing on...

“Due Date” Starring Galifianakis & Downey Jr. Tops the Britain Box Office!

Tod Phillips' movie "Due Date" stars Robert Downey Junior and Zach Galifianakis.  The film topped Britain's box office. Both actors offer plenty of laughs through their hilarious adventures. The collaboration of the famous bad guy Downey Jr. and the Greek actor...

Thessaloniki – Melbourne Sister City Events a Success!

The Thessaloniki – Melbourne Sister Cities events organized on Sunday by the Association of Thessalonians “The White Tower”, were crowned with success. The events were attended by a delegation of the Municipality of Thessaloniki.  It was comprised by doctor Nick Papagiannopoulos,...

Government Rethinks Smoking Ban

Facing harsh reactions by bar, cafe and restaurant owners, the Greek government is preparing to do a partial about-face on the anti-smoking law.  The law went into effect in September and has gone largely unobserved. General Secretary of the Health...

“Portraits of Hellenes in Antipodes” by Vivienne Morris Launched in Melbourne

Greek Australian journalist Vivienne Morris launched her bilingual book: "Portraits of Hellenes in Antipodes", in Melbourne on Sunday. The novel is a series of portraits of first and second generation Greek Australians.  It aims to represent the presence of Hellenes...

“Philathenian” Book Presentation in Melbourne November 12th

On Friday, November 12th in Melbourne, a presentation of the book published by the Greek Epigraphy Society of Greece in honor of the renowned professor of Greek Epigraphy and Archaeology, admirer of Greek culture and Dean of La Trobe University...

Maria Banardis Offers Cooking Classes in Melbourne!

Queen of Greek gastronomy Maria Benardis of  Kalamata, is headed to Melbourne to teach aspiring cooks how to astound guests, husbands, lovers, and family.  She will instruct her cookery program with the most delicious and authentic Greek recipes around. Her cooking...

Montreal Honors 2 Greek Women for Contribution to Multicultural Mosaic

In a moving ceremony held at the Montreal City Hall, the Municipality of Montreal honored two Greek women for their contribution in its multicultural mosaic.  Author Ioustini Fragouli – Argyri and Chairman of the 2nd Greek Film Festival in...

Greeks Win at National Multicultural Marketing Awards!

Moreland City Council, SBS and Western Union bank were among the big winners at the National Multicultural Marketing Awards.  The Awards were presented at a gala event in Sydney this week. Moreland Council in Melbourne's inner north, took out the...

Canada Honors 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Cyprus

An event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the independence of Cyprus took place in Canada last week.  The event was an initiative of the Canadian Event Committee, the Cypriot Community of Toronto, the Cyprus Federation of Canada and...

Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony

Leading figures in the business world of the Greek Diaspora and more were honored by the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce (HACCI).  This is the Commerce's first event after the merger with Hellenic Business Forum.  It was held at...

Media Star Sophia Koikas’ Exclusive Interview with Greek Reporter

There isn’t a specific way to describe Sophia Koikas. She has worked as an actress, writer, director and also in other various crew positions. Recently she was working at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival helping to promote Greek...

“50 Years Greeks in Munich” Exhibition in Germany

On the occasion of the 5o year anniversary of the signed labor agreement between Greece and Germany an exhibition will take place.  The exhibit will be held on December 2nd 2010 at 7:00 pm in the exhibition room Carl – Off...