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Protests in Rhodes as Israeli cruise ship docks amid Gaza War tensions
Tensions flared on the Greek island of Rhodes on Monday as riot police clashed with demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza during the docking of an Israeli cruise ship, according …
Greece seeks €1.2 billion EU loan to fast-track defence upgrades under ‘Achilles Shield’ plan
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has revealed Greece’s intention to apply for €1.2 billion in loans under the European Union’s SAFE program, with the goal of accelerating defence upgrades. Athens is …
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AGAPI Care celebrated with Enablement Award
AGAPI Care has been recognised with an Enablement Award for the sixth consecutive year. The organisation has been honoured with an award for “The Most Innovative Community Service Provider”, its …
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VCE students pay visit to Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre
VCE students from the Greek Community of Melbourne schools, together with St John’s College, engaged in an education excursion to the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre that engrossed them …
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Three Greek Aussies named in extended squad for 2025 ASEAN U16 Championships
Young Greek Australian talents Zoe Panagopoulous, Keira Sarris and Aurelia Stepanas have been named in the extended 33-player squad for the Junior Matildas’ ASEAN U16 Girls’ Championships to be held …
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Balkan Championships 2025: Greece’s “golden” women in Volos
Greece’s strong presence at the Balkan Championships in Volos was boosted by numerous gold medals won by its female athletes, including Elina Tzengko, Melissa Anastasakis and Rafaerla Spanoudaki. Tzengko confirmed …
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Greek lifeguard saves three-year-old from drowning
The quick action of 24-year-old Giorgos Nikolopoulos helped avoid a tragedy as he saved a three-year-old girl’s life at Kavouri Beach, Katakolo. The lifeguard rushed in to pull the unconscious …
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No clubs added to Australian Championship after third Request for Proposal process
Football Australia has completed its third National Second Tier (NST) Request for Proposal Application Process in a procedure that did not find any additional clubs ready as yet to be …
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Greek Australian celebrity driver seriously injured in Sydney Rolls Royce crash
A Greek Australian chauffeur known for driving celebrities such as radio host Kyle Sandilands has been seriously injured after a head-on collision with a luxury Rolls Royce allegedly driven by …
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Low Season Traveller: Andros “Queen of the Aegean”
“There is a calm magic to the Greek islands without the onslaught of mass tourists, which makes them unbeatable. We found it in Andros,” says Low Season Traveller in the …