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Minister of Arts George Souris Praises Aussie Films

With more Australian films turning into box office successes around the world, Greek-Australian Minister for the Arts, George Souris, said he couldn't be happier that moviegoers are learning what good films the country produces, including with the likes of...

NSW Minister George Souris Provides $110,000 in Funds for Youth Music Events

NSW Minister for the Arts, Hon. George Souris, announced today that $110,000 would be provided in funding to assist young people throughout the State to stage their own alcohol and drug free music events, which would be open to...

Attack Against MP George Souris Due to Kytherian Origin

George Souris, Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality, Racing and the Arts of New South Wales is being accused of coming from Kythera island in Greece. This happened because a generous $94,500 state government grant has been given in...

George Souris Confirms He Will Not Run in 2015 Elections

Former New South Wales tourism, hospitality and racing minister George Souris has confirmed that he will not recontest his seat in next year's parliamentary elections. Mr. Souris, the Nationals MP for the Upper Hunter, will have served a total...

George Souris Named Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality, Racing & Arts in NSW

Greek-Australian MP for the NSW National Party, was appointed to an important Ministry position for the new coalition government, announced today by Premier Barry O’ Farrell. Mr. O’ Farrell, who is the 43rd New South Wales Premier, introduced 8 “Super-Ministries”...

George Souris Hopes for Ministry Position

After his coalition’s victory during the elections last Saturday, George Souris expressed hope that he will become one of the new Liberal-National government’s Ministers. Mr. Souris, who is a member of the National Party, has easily held his seat...

George Souris to become a NSW Cabinet Minister

According to a poll, the Greek deputy of NSW will become a minister in the NSW government during the upcoming March 26th elections. Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Western Sydney, Barry O'Farell confirmed this possibility at Greek SBS radio....

Dr. Paxinos Candidate for the Australian Cyclist Party

Greek-Australian Dr. George Paxinos, internationally recognized for his contribution to medicine and his unique mapping of the human brain, announced that he would be a candidate in the upcoming Australian elections. George Paxinos is a Professor of Psychology and Medical Sciences...

Greek MPs Resign from Australian Politics

It was not so long ago that the MP of the National Party of New South Wales, Greek Australian George Souris, was a prominent leader in Barry O'Farrell's coalition government. Between 2011 and 2014, Souris served as minister of Tourism, Major Events,...

Gerontopoulos Meets with Greek-Australian Entrepreneurs

Greek-Australian entrepreneurs are interested in investing in Greece, as was discussed in a meeting with the Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kyriakos Gerontopoulos. Minister Gerontopoulos completed his four-day visit in Australia by meeting in Sydney with the Greek-Australian Minister...

Gerontopoulos on Greek Diaspora of Australia

The Greek Deputy Foreign Minister, Kyriakos Gerontopoulos, in a press conference in Melbourne stated that the Greek Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, will be visiting Australia in early May, in order to promote Greek tourism and to sign an...

The Premier Wants Parthenon Marbles Returned to Greece

The Premier of New South Wales, Barry O’Farrell officially opened the International Colloquy: “Parthenon, an Icon of Global Citizenship” which started on Friday at the Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney. During his speech he stated that: “The...

NSW Literary Award Presented to Dr. Ian Johnson for Greek & Chinese Translations

Doctor Ian Johnson was awarded with the NSW Premier’s Literary Award in New South Wales for literary translations from ancient Greek and Chinese. The President of Community Relations Commission talked about Dr. Johnson’s contribution to ancient Greek translations. The...

Expatriate Former Minister Responsible for Labor Election Disaster

Labor members accused expatriate former Minister of New South Wales, Mr. Michael Costa, of their party’s debacle at political elections.  The elections took place on Saturday, due to the fact that he failed to denationalize Public Electricity Corporation. One...

NSW Parliamentary Friends of Greece Group Formed

The NSW Parliamentary Friends of Greece Group was established in the New South Wales Parliament (NSW), in a special event held on Tuesday, the 21st of September 2010.  It was attended by MPs and Senators from all parties. The effort...