Tag: 50th Anniversary

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Mitsotakis: 50th Anniversary of Restoration of Democracy Marks a New Beginning for Greece

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis commemorated the 50th anniversary of democracy's restoration in Greece with a heartfelt speech in Parliament. Reflecting on the country's past under the junta, he praised the resilience of the Greek people and the leadership of Konstantinos Karamanlis in transitioning to democracy.

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Greek President Meets with Cyprus Committee on 50th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion

The Greek President met with the Committee of Occupied Communities of Cyprus, marking the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion. They discussed refugees' rights and cultural heritage issues. President Sakellaropoulou reaffirmed Greece's commitment to a fair solution for Cyprus and rejected any "two-state" proposals.

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Greek President Inaugurates "Democracy" Exhibition at National Gallery of Art

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou inaugurated the "Democracy" exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, emphasising its importance amid rising challenges to democracy. The exhibition, marking the 50th anniversary of democratic transitions in Southern Europe, opens to the public on Friday and runs until February 2, 2025.

Peter Doukas, Con Pagonis, Rita Theophanous, George Lekakis, Eddie Micallef, Mike Zafiropoulos, Voula Messimeri, ECCV CEO Mo Elrafihi, Bill Papastergiadis, Victoria Kyriakopoulos, Theo Theophanous and George Papadopoulos

ECCV's 50th Anniversary Celebration in Victoria

In addition to the distinguished guests and speeches, the significant Greek presence at ECCV's 50th Anniversary celebration at Parliament House on Monday, June 3rd, deserves special mention. With special guest George Papadopoulos AM, a co-founder of ECCV, and Voula Messimeri AM as the Master of Ceremonies, the event saw a rich representation of Greek influence. George Papadopoulos, recognized for his pivotal role in multicultural policy development and founding of ECCV, exemplifies the deep ties between the Greek community and ECCV's mission. Voula Messimeri's longstanding commitment, as demonstrated through her leadership at the Australian Greek Welfare Organisation (now PRONIA) and her recent Life Membership at ECCV, further underscores the enduring Greek influence within ECCV.