Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has continued the longstanding tradition of the Archbishop of America offering prayers at both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions in a presidential election year.
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On this historic day commemorating the 50th anniversary of Greece's restoration of democracy after the…
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.
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.
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.
President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus visited Athens to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The visit included a wreath-laying ceremony and the opening of a Famagusta photo exhibition. Events concluded with a commemoration at the University of Athens.
Posidonia 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Piraeus office, commemorating its 50th anniversary. Since…
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.
The 15th Congress of New Democracy (ND) continued on Saturday, marking the 50th anniversary since…