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It’s end of the line for John Aniston and ‘Days of our Lives’

John Aniston, the 86 year-old father of Jennifer, is soon to be out of a job as his contract with Days of Our Lives, the long-running US day-time soapie has …

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Arsakeio Hall in Athens to become a Greek foodies destination

The original Arsakeio hall, a landmark building on Panepistimiou Street, will be renovated through a 12-million-euro investment that aims to turn it into a cultural and gastronomy centre to promote …

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Diving the Mentor: revealing the secrets of Elgin’s ship with the support of the Greek Australian community

It was as a teenager that Dimitris Kourkoumelis was first drawn to archaeology, during a school trip to Epiros and the ancient sanctuary of Zeus at Dodona. Spellbound by the …

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Fronditha Care launches its community centre and history book

More than 120 people packed Fronditha Care’s new community centre on Sunday 17 November in Mulgrave, to mark two milestones in the organisation’s journey – the joint launch of its …

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Top 10: Crime, guns and Greek-inspired literature

Over the years there are Greeks who have written good crime fiction and English-speaking writers who are inspired by Greece and have proved very adept at trawling the Greek underworld. …

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Road to Remembrance: Private Basil Passa of Kontopouli, the ANZAC of Lemnos

Egypt was long a place of emigration for Hellenes seeking a new life. Throughout the early twentieth century – and even before that – they came from Kavala and other …

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Billy Zane is honoured artist at the Thessaloniki contemporary art fair

The 4th Art Thessaloniki International Contemporary Art Fair will be held at Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Centre from 21-14 November. The fair includes a tribute to Greek-American Hollywood actor …

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Grand opening of iconic Melissa cafe in Oakleigh

Melissa, Melbourne’s iconic Greek cafe experience, has finally arrived in Oakleigh. The first cafe of the chain was first launched in 1969 by Nick and Soula Katsakis in Collingwood. They …

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Christos Tsiolkas talks about ‘Damascus’: The dawn of a new creed

‘Damascus’ is Christos Tsiolkas’ most demanding book. Based on Paul’s transformation from Saul and his travels, the novel seeps into one’s skin. It draws out dreams and creates sleepless nights. …

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What’s new in Athens? Lykavittos hill to be overhauled

In 18 months, Lykavittos hill will be overhauled with a new design to make it safer and more attractive to visitors and local residents. The City of Athens has commissioned …

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