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Divers brave unusual weather conditions for Melbourne at Frankston Epiphany Day celebrations
The Blessing of the Waters ceremony took place in cool weather at Frankston. Drizzle, strong winds and a smoky atmosphere meant that only the ‘brave’ took the plunge to dive …
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PM Mitsotakis to attend Epiphany Day celebrations at Tarpon Springs, before meeting with US President Donald Trump
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in the United States on Sunday (local time). His first visit is at Tarpon Springs, Florida, where he will meet with members of the area’s …
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Crowds gather to celebrate Epiphany Day at Rosebud
Melbourne’s Greeks showed up to participate in Theofania (Epiphany) celebrations at Rosebud on Monday, 6 January. Crowds gathered at Rosebud Pier for the Blessing of the Waters ceremony, and 20 …
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Greek Community of Melbourne’s support for those affected by Australia’s bushfire crisis
Like the rest of Australia, the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has been affected by the bushfire crisis. It expressed its deep condolences and thoughts to families and communities impacted …
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Bushfire appeals: Find out how you can help
As Australians and people around the world wake up day after day to horrendous images of fires burning in Victoria and NSW, feelings of helplessness are inevitable. As the fires …
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Actress Erika Broyer dies, aged 77
Actress Erika Broyer, 77, died on Sunday after being hospitalised over the last few weeks in intensive care at a hospital in Athens, suffering from serious health issues related to …
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UK calls for Cyprus to reconsider gang rape case, while public opinion in Israel turns against 12 Israelis
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has conveyed “very serious concerns” about the treatment of a young woman, 19, by Cypriot authorities after she was convicted of lying about being gang-raped …
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The first baby of 2020 born on the island of Lesbos to refugees
An Iraqi family of refugees gave birth to the first baby born in 2020 on the island of Lesbos. The baby boy was born in the early hours of 1 …
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Greek Parliament votes on bill to protect rights of British citizens after Brexit
A bill was brought into Greek Parliament to protect the residence status and rights of current and future British citizens of Greece on Friday. Greece’s Alternate Foreign Affairs Minister Miltiades …
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Sam Duluk, Liberal MP, apologises after sexual harassment complaint lodged by Greek Australian Connie Bonaros
Sam Duluk, liberal state member for Waite, has apologised for inappropriate behaviour following a sexual harassment complaint by Greek Australian Connie Bonaros MP. Mr Duluk apologised via Twitter. “I wish …