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‘Dido and Aeneas’ to blend opera with acrobatics in spectacular Sydney show
Henry Purcell’s famous opera on the love story between Dido and Trojan hero Aeneas is set to take over Sydney, with Opera Australia (OA) presenting an Opera Queensland production mixing …
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Fake video of Santorini’s destruction sparks panic on TikTok
A series of AI-generated videos depicting Santorini in chaos has gone viral on TikTok, highlighting the growing issue of fake news that thrives within social media algorithms. One particularly alarming …
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EΣTIA Film Nights: Experience the magic of Greek cinema in North Hobart
Film lovers and Hellenic culture enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Spirit of Greece on Screen film event brings two classic Greek films with English subtitles to North …
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Greek Australian Film Society prepares for epic start to 2025
The Greek Australian Film Society is starting the new year with a bang, announcing three events for its members – a Short Film-a-Month Challenge, the return of ‘Oi Tainies Mas’, …
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Adelaide man pleads guilty to stealing police patrol car in 2021
Dramatic bodycam footage has been released showing the moment 41-year-old Sarantis Parissos stole a South Australian Police patrol car during a routine traffic stop in Adelaide. Parissos pleaded guilty in …
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Site of Alexander the Great’s famous battle with Ancient Persians discovered in Turkey
Archaeologists believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great and his forces fought the Battle of Granicus against the Persian Empire in Çanakkale, Turkey. A team of archaeologists, …
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Antipodes Festival set to take over Melbourne
The 37th Antipodes Festival is preparing to take over Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street with a full weekend of Greek culture, cuisine and entertainment. The festival, organised by the Greek Community of …
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Former Xanthi FC owner Bill Papas sentenced to seven years in prison for unpaid wages
Former owner of Xanthi FC, Greek-Australian businessman Bill Papas, has been sentenced to seven years in prison (84 months) without suspension by the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Xanthi for failing …
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Trump announces US wants to take over Gaza Strip
President Donald Trump says he wants the US to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. “We will own it and be responsible …
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Archaeologists confirm discovery of legendary Trojan city of Tenea
After decades of searching, archaeologists believe they have finally unearthed the legendary Trojan city of Tenea. According to a report in ATI, excavations have revealed physical evidence supporting the existence …