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Interesting facts from the Battle of Crete: 20 May to 31 May
1. Importance in history The historians’ jury is still out as to whether the diversion of German troops to the Battles of Greece and Crete ultimately doomed the invasion of …
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The Greek American vegan who is close to US President Donald Trump
Greek American Philip Nicozisis, the chairman of Nico Properties Group, has three passions: business, veganism and US President Donald Trump. An experienced businessman and real estate investor, Mr Nicozisis is …
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The incredible adventure of a 52-year-old photograph from the occupied territories of Cyprus, to London to faraway Australia
In 2001, two years before the Turkish Cypriot government allowed people to pass through roadblocks, Andy Konstantinou visited the occupied territories of Cyprus. His British passport gave him access to take …
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Commemorating the Pontian Genocide on 19 May
In 1994 the Hellenic Parliament declared 19 May, the day Mustafa Kemal landed in Samsun, as a “Day of Remembrance for the Greek Genocide in Asia Minor”. The Coordinating Committee …
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Greek inheritance and property ownership can mean heartache for Greeks abroad, but there are solutions
Property ownership in Greece is complicated. Even locals need to navigate through intricate land tax regulations and unusual legalisation processes when dealing with their properties. The task of managing land …
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The legendary Pontian paratrooper Sonia Sofia Stefanidou
The first Greek paratrooper to go to battle with the Germans as a secret agent in WWII was Sonia Sofia Stefanidou, the eldest daughter of Pontian doctor Filopomenas Stefanidis. Born …
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The mysterious beacon of Lemnos – and its Australian connection
Two years ago my research revealed the location of the Australian Pier on Lemnos, a pier that was originally erected by Australian soldiers in 1915 and which stands to this …
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Vale Jack Mundey, Australia Greek Solidarity Campaign patron and labour leader
This week Sydney lost one of its finest. The labour movement lost one of its great militants. The Australia Greece Solidarity Campaign (AGSC) mourns the passing of Jack Mundey. Jack …
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Haritini Ikizidou’s grandson shares her story of heroism in fighting against the Nazi regime and overcoming the hardship of war
Haritini Ikizidou passed away at the age of 96 on 3 May. Her grandson Gregory Sembelides shares her stories of how she fought Hitler’s regime and until recently received greeting …
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Young Greek Australian father needs our help in his fight against MS
Dimitri Garbas’ battle with Multiple Sclerosis started three years ago and has since changed his life and the lives of those around him. Married to Lisa, the love of his …