Greek Australians Honor 84th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

Greek Australians Honor 84th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

Officials attend the commemorative event for the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Sydney, Australia, May 17, 2025. Credit: Facebook/Consulate General of Greece, Sydney Greek Australians in Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne commemorated the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete with special events last week, to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of those who stood together in the face of invasion. “From Cretan civilians…

Melbourne Greeks honour 84th anniversary of Battle of Crete with pride and tradition

Melbourne’s Greek community gathered over the weekend to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, a key moment in WWII that forged a lasting bond between Greece, Australia and New Zealand. Events blended festivity with remembrance, highlighting the resilience and cultural pride of the Cretan community. The highlight of this year’s anniversary was the presence of a Greek military delegation led by Vice Admiral Theodoros Mikropoulos. The…

Melbourne students mark Battle of Crete anniversary

Students from the Greek Community School of Melbourne’s City Campus have paid tribute to those who fought in the Battle of Crete, attending a commemorative ceremony at the city’s Shrine of Remembrance.