ON Oxi Day 2025, Australian PM Anthony Albanese honors Greece’s historic defiance against fascism on 28 October 1940, celebrating the courage of the Greek people and the strong bonds with Australia’s Greek diaspora.
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On Monday night, Mr. Ioannis Loverdos, Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, was welcomed to a dinner at the newly opened Mortlock Library in Adelaide, hosted by MP Tom Koutsantonis, celebrating the strong Australia-Greece bond.
Archbishop Makarios of Australia met with Greek Minister of National Defense Nikolaos Dendias in Athens. They discussed the strong Greece-Australia ties, the role of the Greek diaspora, and the Orthodox Church’s efforts to preserve Greek language and traditions. The Minister praised the Church’s contributions, while the Archbishop expressed the diaspora’s pride in Greece’s Armed Forces.
The Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland, George Dimitri Mastrocostas, has expressed disappointment over Australia’s abstention from the UNESCO vote to establish February 9 as the International Day of the Greek Language. Despite widespread global support, Australia did not back the motion, prompting calls for greater cultural recognition and solidarity with Greek Australians.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a heartfelt message on Greek Independence Day, celebrating the contributions of the Greek Australian community to Australia’s rich multicultural identity. Reflecting on the shared history between Australia and Greece, he expressed gratitude for the hard work, dedication, and warmth of Greek Australians, acknowledging their vital role in shaping the modern nation. Albanese also highlighted the deep ties of friendship and culture between the two countries, confident that this year’s celebrations would unite and uplift the Greek Australian community with pride and joy. Zito e Ellas!
Ambassador of Australia to Greece, Her Excellency Ms. Alison Duncan, recently met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul, following his visit to Australia for the centenary of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. The Patriarch expressed gratitude for the warm reception and meaningful discussions with government and community leaders, marking his fourth visit to Australia and second as Patriarch.
remier Allan extended a warm invitation to the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to visit Melbourne in 2025.
The Australian Embassy in Athens recently launched *Hellenic Dreaming*, an anthology celebrating Greek-Australian stories. Edited by Dr. Helen Vatsikopoulos and funded by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, it features 37 Greek Australians sharing their diverse experiences. The event highlighted the resilience and cultural richness of the Greek-Australian community, emphasising the enduring ties between Greece and Australia.
