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Greek Australian Professor Nick Papastergiadis joins Varoufakis’ party as candidate in Greek elections

Well-known Greek Australian academic, Professor Nick Papastergiadis is a candidate in the upcoming Greek elections, as part of Yanis Varoufakis’ party MeRA25. The news was officially announced on MeRA25’s website …

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Archbishop Makarios feels “blessed” to be coming to Australia

Weeks of speculation regarding the leadership of the Greek Orthodox church of Australia came to an end on 9 May when Bishop Makarios of Christoupolis was unanimously voted in as …

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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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Turkey has been shut out of the US F-35A jet fighter program

The US Pentagon last week reaffirmed Greece’s interest in purchasing the F-35A fighter jets while, at the same time, removing Turkey from the Joint Strike Fighter programme. The F-35A is …

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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 …

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Watch footage of Mediterranean monk seal passing through the Corinth Canal

Do monk seals travel between the Corinthian Gulf and the Gulf of Argosaronikos? An amazing video of a Mediterranean monk seal passing through the Corinth Canal (Isthmus) in Greece now …

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US Ambassador Pyatt heads Greek delegation to Washington to discuss US-Greek geostrategic alliance

US Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt visited Washington this week with a delegation of Greek investors to discuss US-Greek ties at the Atlantic Council Headquarters. The visit was part of …

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Model Viktoria Karida breaks silence about husband’s murder, and faces dilemma about moving to Australia

Widow Viktoria Karida spoke on Greek national television about losing her Greek Australian husband John Macris, who was murdered in Voula, south of Athens. The interview was the first time …

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Greek olive oil captures spotlight at the 20th Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

Greek virgin olive oil captured the spotlight at the 20th Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition this year. Greek producers received 23 quality awards and 14 design awards, …

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Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos accepts PM’s request for snap elections on 7 July

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Monday to call for general elections on 7 July. “Since the European elections, there is a sense that …

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