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New IFLA President Christine Mackenzie welcomed at the Australian Embassy of Athens
The appointment of Australian Christine Mackenzie as President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) was celebrated at the Australian Embassy in Athens on 28 August. Mr …
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Greek PM offers sculpture swap so Parthenon Marbles can be depicted in Greece in 2021
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told British newspaper, the Observer, that he is willing to allow treasures never before shown in Britain to be exhibited in London in exchange for …
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Former Hawthorn Dr Kyriakou won’t stand trial for sexual assault charges
Former Hawthorn doctor Con Kyriakou, 76, has been found incapable of standing trial and will not front court on 34 charges of sexually assaulting more than 50 patients, including three …
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Boxing legend Ricky Hatton shocked after realising he ordered €920 steak in Mykonos
British former boxer Ricky Hatton currently holidaying in Mykonos was floored on Monday morning when he woke up to a hefty dinner bill, realising spent €920 (AU$1,514) on one piece …
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Greece to fully lift capital controls, ending restrictions to transfer money abroad
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the full lifting of capital controls during his speech in Greek parliament on Monday. This move signals the Greek economy’s continuation on the path …
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DNA of human skeletons discovered in India linked to modern day Greeks, researchers find
One of two piles of human skeletons discovered by researchers on the shores of Roopkund Lake in northern India are believed to be the remains of Greeks. Researchers analysed the …
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Helicopter crash near Greek island resort, three killed
A helicopter crash near the Greek island of Poros has proven fatal, resulting in the death of the Greek pilot, 57, and two Russian passengers, aged 56 and 24. The …
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Preventing smoking in schools high on Greek Education Ministry’s agenda
Students smoking in schools has been an ongoing concern in Greece. To help tackle the issue head on, Education Minister Niki Kerameos met with pulmonologists Panagiotis Behrakis, Chair of the Health …
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Meet Greece’s first museum education dog, helping to increase participation and learning
The University of Crete’s Museum of Natural History has had a new, and rather unique, member join its team: Ravel, an affectionate Labrador. The first museum education dog in Greece, …
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Pregnant woman killed in train collision in Greece
A collision between a car and an intercity train conducting the Alexandroupoli-Thessaloniki on Monday afternoon, resulted in the tragic death of a pregnant woman according to reports. The intercity rail …