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PRONIA issues statement on recent Greek seniors federation meeting
PRONIA has stressed they will continue to support the Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria in an official statement following the chaotic events from last Friday. …
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Australia’s time difference with Greece to be seven hours as daylight savings end on Sunday
Residents of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory will turn their clocks back one hour this Sunday, April 6, as daylight saving time officially …
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Paros and Mykonos hit hard as torrential rains in Cyclades turn roads into rivers
Severe storms swept through the Cyclades on Monday, March 31, causing widespread destruction on islands such as Mykonos and Paros. The heavy rainfall, which fell in a short period, led …
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Foreign property rush in Greece: The ‘silent settlement’ debate
There is seemingly a growing interest of foreign investment in properties across Greece due to a legislative gap dating back to 2011, with thousands of Turkish applicants notably awaiting permanent …
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Screening and discussion of Raftopoulos film Voices in Deep
The Ithacan Historical Society are hosting a screening of Jason Raftopoulos’s 2023 film Voices in Deep, followed by a discussion between the director and a practicing artist. Award-winning director Raftopoulos …
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Aaron Zerefos acquires Fresco Beverages
Greek Australian entrepreneur and speed racer Aaron Zerefos has expanded his hold on the Australian drink distribution market with the acquisition of Fresco Beverages. Fresco Beverages is the latest addition …
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Students visit Melbourne Zoo for “We Speak in Greek in March”
The schools of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) organised an informative excursion to the Zoo which expanded the students’ knowledge of animal names in Greek as part of the …
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Severe storms batter Cyclades: Floods, landslides, and transport disruptions
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast to hit eastern Greece from Monday have begun wreaking havoc on the Cycladic Islands, with Paros and Mykonos among the hardest hit. Flooding and road …
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Dana Diamataris qualifies for final of Miss Universe Australia
In a case of second time lucky, Greek Australian Dana Diamataris has qualified for the final of this year’s Miss Universe Australia beauty pageant to be held in Perth in …
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Konstantinos Karetsas shines with stunning goal as Genk dominates Gent
Konstantinos Karetsas continues to impress, this time in the Belgian league, scoring a spectacular goal for Genk in their commanding 4-0 victory over Gent. The 17-year-old Greek talent, brimming with …