House President Yiannakis Omirou expressed in Melbourne Cyprus’ appreciation for the continuous support of the government and political parties of Australia to the struggle of the Cypriot people to reach a just Cyprus solution. Omirou, heading an inter-party delegation of the Cyprus House of Representatives, while on an official visit to Australia, addressed this evening [...]
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Members of House of Representatives in Cyprus Visit Australia
Members of the House of Representatives in Cyprus and the President of the House of Representatives, Giannakis Omirou, will pay a visit to Australia after an invitation by the Australian Parliament. The Cypriot members of the House of Representatives will visit Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney from the 6th through the 12th of February. Cypriot delegates [...]
Philhellene Australian Politician Mike Rann Retires
The Philhellene former South Australian Premier Mike Rann has ended his 26-year parliamentary career, handing in his resignation on the 13th of January. After announcing details of his plans to leave the parliament earlier this week, Mr. Rann made it official by tendering his resignation as the member for the northern suburbs seat of Ramsay. [...]
Greek Steven Tsitas Elected New Mayor of Darebin
Darebin City Council has appointed a new Mayor for 2011-2012, Cr Steven Tsitas, in a Special Meeting of Council on Monday 5 December. In his commencement speech, Darebin Mayor Cr Steven Tsitas said his appointment marked the first time an Australian of Greek heritage has been elected to the office of Mayor in the City [...]
Arthur Synodinos’ First Speech Before the Australian Senate
Athanasios (Arthur) Synodinos who has recently entered the Australian Senate is going to give his first speech before the members of the Senate on Wednesday. The election of Synodinos followed the retirement of former senior minister Helen Coonan earlier in the year. Mr Synodinos served as chief of staff to Mr Howard between 1996 and [...]
Australian Foreign Policies on FYROM Name Dispute and Cyprus Problem Remain Unaltered
“Australia’s policies on the name issue of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia remain unaltered. Australia recognizes the county by this name and our political line will not change as long as Greece and FYROM do not adopt a commonly accepted solution for the problem” told Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd to Greek-Australian Labor MP [...]
Australia in Support of Greece’s Way Out of Crisis
The Australian PM Julia Gillard, during the G20 Summit in Cannes, told France that the European leaders must act fast and prevent Greece from a total financial collapse. The Prime Minister also claimed that her country is ready to increase its financial support towards a healthier and steadier global economy by enhancing the IMF workings. [...]
Commonwealth Supports Cyprus
Commonwealth Heads of Government have underlined their full support for the territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus as well as for its sovereign right to explore and exploit any hydrocarbon reserves in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). In their Joint Communique, issued after the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (GHOGM) which took place in [...]
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02 / 10 St. Therapon Parish Community to Hold 2012 Greek Festival
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02 / 10 Ancient Underwater Greek City Digitally Mapped by University of Sydney
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02 / 10 Australian Parliament House Concerned Due to Turkish Occupation in Northern Cyprus
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02 / 10 Greek Community Associations Raise Funds To Help Kalymnos Island
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02 / 08 Pancretan Association of Melbourne Presents Its 40th Anniversary Dinner Dance
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02 / 08 Pancretan Association of Melbourne to Host 2012 Annual Picnic
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02 / 06 Οmirou: Appreciation for Australia’s Support
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02 / 05 Cyprus House President Comments on Official Visit to Australia
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02 / 05 Greek Professor Stan Skafidas is the Research Group Leader for the Australian Bionic Eye Project
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02 / 05 Woman Indicted for False Rape Accusation Files Lawsuit Against ‘The Age’ for Fabricating Interview
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02 / 03 Greek Tourist Robbed in New Zealand While Sleeping
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02 / 06 Οmirou: Appreciation for Australia’s Support
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02 / 01 Strong Greek Presence at 2012 AACTA Awards
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02 / 01 The New Wave of Immigration from Greece to Australia
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02 / 01 Greek Water Ski Champion Invited to Victorian Moomba Masters
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02 / 05 “Only a Mountain Cannot Meet Another Mountain” – A Touching Story by Socrates Tsourdalakis
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02 / 05 Woman Indicted for False Rape Accusation Files Lawsuit Against ‘The Age’ for Fabricating Interview
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02 / 05 Greek Professor Stan Skafidas is the Research Group Leader for the Australian Bionic Eye Project
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02 / 05 Cyprus House President Comments on Official Visit to Australia
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02 / 08 Pancretan Association of Melbourne to Host 2012 Annual Picnic
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