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Erdogan declares Turkish claim over occupied Cyprus: “We are the owners of this land”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan escalated tensions over Cyprus during a visit to the Turkish-occupied north on Saturday, May 3, declaring: “We, the Turkish nation and the Turkish Cypriots, are …
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Key witness in Snowtown murders James Vlassakis seeks parole after 26 years
More than two decades after the Snowtown murders shocked South Australia, key witness-turned-convicted killer James Vlassakis has submitted a parole application, reigniting painful memories of the country’s most gruesome criminal …
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New investors to take majority stake in Western United
Western United will feel confident there is light at the end of the tunnel after a deal was struck to sell a controlling stake in the embattled A-Leagues club to …
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Melbourne celebrates Protomayia festival with flowers, dance and community spirit
Under a bright autumn sun that felt more like a Mediterranean spring, the Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria hosted the annual Protomayia Festival on May 1 at All Nations Park …
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Mike Manatos joins The Hellenic Initiative as executive director
Mike Manatos has been named the new Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative (THI). Manatos previously served on the executive boards of Leadership 100 and the National Hellenic Society, the …
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Brisbane to honour 100 years of Theodorakis in pre-Paniyiri Festival event
The Greek Orthodox Community of St George in Brisbane is set to host the annual Alex Kondos Memorial Lecture ahead of its upcoming Paniyiri Festival, with this year’s event celebrating …
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Candlelight Vigil to be held to remember victims of family violence
Safe Steps is set to host its annual Candlelight Vigil and is calling on all Victorians to stand together as they honour the lives lost to family and domestic violence. …
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South Melbourne vs Sydney Olympic to launch Australian Championship
South Melbourne and Sydney Olympic will reignite their Hellenic rivalry with the two sides officially revealed to face off in the launch of the Australian Championship. Hellas and Olympic will …
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What’s On in early May: Live music, festivals and more
VIC PIPEWORKS GREEK FESTIVAL Get ready for a weekend filled with rich traditions, delicious flavours, and vibrant entertainment. Whether you have Greek heritage or just love Greek culture, this festival …
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Onassis Foundation honours Cavafy through film 162 years on from his birth
The life and work of C.P. Cavafy served as inspiration for seven short films and a documentary aimed at celebrating the legendary Greek poet. The films premiered on the Onassis …