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PETA activists protest against mistreatment of Santorini’s donkeys
Animal rights activists in the United States held a rally outside the building of the Greek Embassy in Washington. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) staged the …
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Greek and refugee chefs come together for World Refugee Day
To mark World Refugee Day next week on 20 June, Greek chefs and refugee cooks will team up between 18-22 June to serve their favourite dishes and fixed menus across …
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Father and son get set to hit the road, raising funds for children with kidney disease
George Papadopoulos, committee member of Pankoaki Brotherhood and his son Nick will once again be taking part in the Kidney Kids Kar Rally to raise funds for Kidney Health Australia. …
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How the son of a Greek fisherman became one of Australia’s most successful businessmen
“My migrant father was my greatest inspiration. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for him,” says seafood tycoon and celebrity cook Michael Angelakis. It’s been 90 …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: 13 June onward
VIC GREEK TAVERN NIGHT Every Saturday at The Aegean (19 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy) is Greek tavern night with live music, entertainment, dancing and Mediterranean cuisine. Go along this Saturday 15 …
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Pronia’s free info session focused on the prevention of elder abuse
Since 2009, Pronia has responded to 403 individuals who were victims of family violence. Of these, 305 cases – or 88 per cent – were related to the abuse of …
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Multicultural Epirus: populations, languages and education during the last years of the Ottoman Empire
Dr Themistoklis Papadopoulos will present a lecture about multicultural Epirus during the last years of the Ottoman Empire, on Thursday 20 June, at the Greek Centre, as part of the …
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Documentary ‘Mykonos: The Other Side’ to make Foxtel debut
Australian audiences are getting the chance to explore an often unseen side of Mykonos from the comfort of their homes this month. Award-winning documentary ‘Mykonos: The Other Side’ by Greek …
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First Greek Australian woman appointed to superior court launches $100,000 scholarship in memory of her father
Queensland graduates will have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies at the world-renowned Cambridge University under a new scholarship program established by Justice Anthea Philippides, Judge of Appeal of the …
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes central Greece
Overnight central Greece has been shaken by an earthquake measuring 4.1. The earthquake, which was reportedly felt in parts of Athens, struck at 12.54 am on Thursday in Elateia. The …