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Two petrified trunks found at Lesvos petrified forest area
Two gigantic petrified tree trunks, lying one on top of one another, were discovered during salvage excavations conducted by the Petrified Forest Natural History Museum of Lesvos in cooperation with …
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Your survival guide to driving in Greece
Thinking of driving around Greece on your next holiday? Be warned that it is no easy task if you’re a foreigner, and there are many things to keep in mind …
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It’s not too soon to prepare for the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival
Melbourne is home to a large Greek community and the Lonsdale Street Festival (formerly Antipodes Festival) takes place every February to celebrate the Greek community and multiculturalism in general. Expressions …
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Australia will not be able to use the ‘name’ feta for cheese that has not been produced in Greece
It was first announced in February, however the measure is only now being put into effect with six names being classified as geographic indicators that are now off limits for …
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When lesser is better: Naxos and the lesser-known Cyclades of Greece
I had been assured, as the timetable indicated, that the last boat out of the secluded Kato Koufonisi without a hotel or rooms to rent, would depart at 10.30 pm. …
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Gigi Hadid will never go to Mykonos again after being robbed
Victoria Secret supermodel Gigi Hadid, 24, enjoyed the sun and sea during a luxury vacation to Mykonos in August, but she vows never to return to the island. The model …
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Chevening Scholarships offered to Greek students wishing to study in the UK
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support for future leaders to study for any eligible …
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New book reveals Greece’s role in Australia’s Anzac legend
The Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee is launching its publication of historian Jim Claven’s major new definitive account of Greece’s role in Australia’s Anzac legend this weekend. Commissioned by the committee, …
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Free lecture: Maintenance of Greek cultural traditions and teaching of folk dancing in the diaspora
This month Greek dance teacher and choreographer Nick Papaefthimiou will present a free lecture at the Greek Centre delving into the maintenance of Greek cultural traditions and the teaching of …
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Greek students win big at 26th International Mathematics Competition, taking home gold and silver medals
Greek students competing in this year’s International Mathematics Competition (IMC) in Bulgaria have won big, taking home one gold medal and two silver. Representing Greece were Kyprianos Iason Prodromidis, Sotiris …