In April 2021, Melbourne commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, with a number of events. The Battle of Crete was one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War. Over 12 days in May 194, a mixed force of New Zealanders, British, Australian...
Greeks and Philhellenes gathered at the Croatian Club in Punchbowl last weekend to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the heroic Battle of Crete & the Greek campaign. The dinner dance which was organised by the Cretan Association of Sydney & NSW, was attended...
Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, together with Very Rev. Prohoros Anastasiadis, representing His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, unveiled the Council’s new memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. The ceremony took place on Sunday in the fountain...
This year’s commemorative anniversary of the Battle of Crete will be engraved in our memories forever, but unfortunately for the wrong reasons. This pandemic, that we are going through, has affected our lives, it has changed the mentality of the people and it...
The Cretan Youth of Australia & New Zealand have announced the Annual National Art Competition to commemorate the Battle of Crete. Participants are encouraged to research the Battle of Crete, portray a scene or an iconic image of the Battle, including the ANZAC...
The Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand in conjunction with the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad is announcing two separate Youth Trips to Crete in 2021 comprising of an educational, social, Cultural & Religious program. This program is open only...
