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Celebrating 45 years of the Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand
This year marks a momentous occasion — the Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand celebrates its 45th Anniversary, and the Cretan Association of Canberra and Districts celebrates 40 years. Join us for a special weekend in Canberra as we honour our past,...
Darwin Welcomes Cretan Community: 43rd National Convention a Triumph
Darwin, Australia – The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand (CFANZ) successfully held its 43rd National Convention in Darwin from January 2-5, 2025. This highly anticipated four-day event drew hundreds of attendees of Greek and Cretan heritage from across...
Cretan Times Issue 15
Cretan Times Issue 12
Battle of Crete 2024
2024 Convention in Brisbane
New patron Saint of the Cretan Association of New South Wales
Saint Titus of Crete With the blessings of His Eminence Evgenios II of Crete and the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Cretan Association of Sydney hosted all the Cretans and the wider Greek community to the inaugural Feast Day...
Concert honouring the poets of Crete in Spili, Rethymno
Η Κρητική Ομοσπονδία Αυστραλίας τίμησε τους στιχουργούς της Κρήτης στο Σπήλι, του Ρεθύμνου Η μεγαλύτερη βράβευση στην σύγχρονη ιστορία του στίχου στην Κρήτη έγινε γεγονός. Η Κρήτη τίμησε την μαντινάδα και τους στιχουργούς της Κρήτης που τα τελευταία 20 και πλέον...
Battle of Crete Commemorations 2025- National Program
The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand proudly announces the national program of events commemorating the 84th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign. These commemorations will be held throughout May and June 2025 across Australia and...
The 2024 CFANZ Youth Trip – Crete
Author- Sophia Komarkowski, Secretary of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand The 2024 Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand Youth Trip to Greece was a life-changing cultural immersion experience. Nineteen enthusiastic youth...
Cretan Times Issue 14
Battle of Crete commemorative events across Australia
Cretan Associations across Australia bring communities together in Battle of Crete commemorative events Across Australia this year, the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Crete was commemorated with a number of wreath laying ceremonies, memorial services, a memorial...
Cretan Times Issue 11
New Documentary Venizelos: The Struggle for Asia Minor
2023 Greek Film Festival – Palace Cinemas - Australia The National Centre for Research Eleftherios Venizelos – Australian Branch in conjunction with the Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand are proud to host the award winning Documentary on Eleftherios...
Τribute concert for expatriate Cretans
Το Μουσικό Κονσέρτο αφιερωμένο στους απόδημους Κρητικούς Συμμετείχε και η Κρητική Ομοσπονδία Αυστραλίας & Νέας Ζηλανδίας. Η πρώτη γιορτή αφιερωμένη στον Απόδημο Κρητικό πραγματοποιήθηκε με επιτυχία στο Νομό Χανιων την Τετάρτη 2 Αυγούστου στην κατάμεστη από κόσμο...
2023 Cretan Youth Trip to Greece
17 CRETAN YOUTH FROM AUSTRALIA FOR 14 DAYS STRAIGHT. A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE The Cretan Youth of Australia & New Zealand arrived in Athens on Saturday 8th July to commence their fourteen-day program in Greece. Everyone was very warmly welcomed at the St....
Vale Arthur Leggett OAM: A Tribute to a Hero of the Battle of Crete
The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand wishes to formally acknowledge the passing of Mr. Arthur Leggett OAM, a distinguished Australian veteran of the Second World War and one of the last surviving servicemen who fought in the Battle of Crete. Born...
The 2024 CFANZ Youth Trip – Athens
Author- Sophia Komarkowski, Secretary of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand The 2024 Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand Youth Trip to Greece was a life-changing cultural immersion experience. Nineteen enthusiastic youth...
Cretan Times Issue 13
Members of Hellenic Defence Force visit Australia for 83rd Battle of Crete events
The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand was honoured to have the presence of high-ranking personnel from the Hellenic National Defence Force in Australia for this year’s events to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Crete. Once again, the...
World Council of Cretans – Periodical
New Documentary “The Art of the Lute in Crete”
2023 Greek Film Festival of Australia – Palace Cinemas The Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand in conjunction with the Thyrathen Museum is proud to present the newly acclaimed documentary titled “ The Art of the Lute in Crete “ The film is been presented...
6th International Cretan Congress
Με επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκε το 6ο Συνέδριο Κρητών Όπου Γης του Παγκοσμίου Συμβουλίου Κρητών Το συνέδριο, το οποίο διοργανώνεται κάθε τρία χρόνια στην Κρήτη, λειτουργεί ως σημείο συγκέντρωσης τόσο για τους κατοίκους όσο και για τους απόδημους Κρήτες, ενισχύοντας έτσι τους...
Η Κρητική ομογένεια θρηνεί τον χαμό του Π. Γεώργιου Κανέλλη
Η Κρητική ομογένεια ενημερώθηκε με μεγάλη θλίψη τον θάνατο του π. Γεώργιου Κανέλλη, που έφυγε από την ζωή για το αιώνιο ταξίδι, το Σάββατο, 1η Ιουλίου σε ηλικία 47 ετών. Ο π. Γεώργιος Κανέλλης γεννήθηκε στις 14 Μαρτίου 1976 στο Ντάργουιν, αλλά μεγάλωσε στο Σίδνεϋ. Οι...