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‘Greece is a haven … it’s good for the soul’ says Tom Hanks at Golden Globes
Tom Hanks’ love of Greece is no secret. During his press conference at the Golden Globes this week he revealed just how special the country is to him and his …
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Calling all Greeks – get together and support big music fundraiser for Australia’s bushfire victims
Some of the best Greek musical talent in Melbourne will be taking part in a special musical in support of Australia’s bushfire victims fundraiser on Friday, January 17. The Greek …
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Saint John’s Feast Day celebrated on 7 January: Happy Name Day to John and Ioanna!
Today is the name day of Yiannis, John, Ioanna, Gianna, Joanna and all the derivatives of names related to Ioannis. Saint John feast days are celebrated several times thoughout the …
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Greek Australian Elyssia Koulouris is fast making a name for herself in Hollywood
When I meet with Elyssia Koulouris in Hawthorn, she is one week into her visit from Los Angeles. The 25-year-old is having a well-earned break catching up with loved ones, after …
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Top 10: Things to know about Epiphany Day
1. The word The word Epiphany comes from the Greek word for manifestation or appearance and refers to the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus Christ. Epiphany (also called …
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Rita Wilson thanks Greeks for making Tom Hanks an honorary citizen
Tom Hanks, 63, was honoured to be granted Greek citizenship in December. Following his post on Instagram last week with reference to Greece, actress Rita Wilson also took to Instagram …
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‘111 Places in Athens’ gives insight into the ‘secrets’ of Greece’s capital city
11 Places in Athens That You Shouldn’t Miss, published this year by Emons Editions (Cologne, Germany), is a rather unconventional travel guide for the Greek capital. It forms part of …
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Significant obstacles in Australia for importing Greek yoghurt
Importing dairy products from Greece into Australia is no easy feat, which is reflected in the numbers. The export of Greek dairy products to Australia was extremely limited from 2010 …
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A Greek island produces some of the purest honey in the world
Over the years, Ikaria has gained notoriety around the globe as a Blue Zone, dubbed by Dan Buettner, one of the places in the world where people ‘forget to die’. …
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What will be the next big thing in Greek wine after Santorini?
Over the last decade, Assyrtiko from Santorini has gained great acclaim in the world of wine, and this has contributed significantly to the fame Greece has acquired as an emerging …