The Fragrance of the Smyrna Quay
Geogia Adam from Kato Ag. Giorgis Iakovos Garivaldis OAM Georgia Adam sat, an heirloom silver spoon resting in her palm, it’s cool touch a tangible … Read More
The Story of Kyriaki Tselepí
In 1922, the small village of Neochori in the region of Kallipolis, with the sea stretching out in front and the mountains protecting it from behind, experienced a great change. There lived the Mylonas family, a well-established household in the local community.
Mothers’ Day Lunch 2025
Thessaloniki Association never forgets the contribution of women and in particular mothers have in our lives. On Sunday May 18th we remembered and honored those beautiful people in our midst in a traditional fashion we know best.
With her two daughters
My grandfather’s family, on my mother’s side, was from the village of Krithia in Gallipoli, Eastern Thrace. They were a four-member family. My great-grandmother’s surname was Myropoulou, her first name was Xanthi, and she had siblings in America.
Meeting the new Consul General
A delegation from the Executive Committee of Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” has visited the Greek Consulate on February 10, 2025, at 4:00pm and met … Read More
Διαγωνισμός Σπανακοτυρόπιτας 2024
H Ένωση Θεσσαλονικέων «Ο Λευκός Πύργος» εόρτασε τα 40 Χρόνια αδελφοποίησης Μελβούρνης – Θεσσαλονίκης στις 24 Νοεμβρίου 2024 στο κτίριό της, στο Νόρθκοτ, που τώρα … Read More
Ευχαιρήριο Μήνυμα Δημάρχου Θεσσαλονίκης
Ο Δήμαρχος Θεσσαλονίκης, κ. Στέλιος Αγγελούδης, μέσω της γραμματέας του κ. Θάλειας Αλεξιάδου στέλνει χαιρετιστήριο Μήνυμα από τον Δήμο Θεσσαλονίκης με ευχές και συγχαρητήρια. Σε … Read More
Bilingualism and brain
How does bilingualism affect a person’s brain Many studies conducted over the years by universities on bilingualism and the brain, in fact how a bilingual … Read More
Mother’s Day 2024
Another successful function by Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower”, the Mother’s Day event which occurred on Sunday 26th May 2024. The function included a luncheon … Read More
Vasilopita 2024
Την Κυριακή 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2024 κόψαμε την καθιερωμένη βασιλόπιτα παρευρισκομένων των κ. Εμμανουήλ Κακαβελάκη, Γενικού Προξένου της Ελλάδας στη Μελβούρνη, της βουλευτή κ. Κατερίνας Θεοφάνους και πλήθους μελών που γιόρτασαν την αρχή της νέας χρονιάς αλληλοευχόμενοι και χορεύοντας στους υπέροχους ήχους της ορχήστρας που μας κατενθουσίασε.
AI Standards not set
The development and deployment of AI technology using robots require careful consideration of safety standards to ensure the technology’s responsible and safe use. Here are … Read More
Bonds in Grandfather Granddaughter relationships
Introduction The relationship between grandfathers and granddaughters is a treasure that spans generations, carrying with it the wisdom of the past and the promise of … Read More
Bonds in Father-son relationship
The father-son relationship is a dynamic and influential bond that has profound effects on the lives of both individuals. It is a unique connection that shapes a son’s development, impacting his identity, self-esteem, and emotional growth.
Απελευθέρωση Θεσσαλονίκης 1912
Η Ένωση Θεσσαλονικέων “Ο Λευκός Πύργος” σε συνεργασία με την Ελληνική Κοινότητα Μελβούρνης, την Πνευματική Εστία Ελληνίδων και το Σύνδεσμο Ελλήνων Λογοτεχνών και Συγγραφέων συνδιοργάνωσε την εκδήλωση με τίτλο “Απελευθέρωση Θεσσαλονίκης 1912”.
Thessaloniki 111 years later…
On October 26, 2023 Thessaloniki celebrates 111 years of freedom from the Ottoman Empire. Before that it was occupied for 482 years which due to the actions of the occupiers suppressed the freedom, activity, development and religious expression of its citizens. What about the longer history of this city?