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BRIEFS: Catch up on news from the week that was
Designer’s death Sophia Kokosalaki, famous for her elegant, Ancient Greece-inspired designs died on Sunday at the age of 47, not long after being diagnosed with cancer. Her unique clothes had …
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Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne celebrate their heritage with cooking workshop
Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne – Apostolos Andreas (GCYM) hosted one of their signature cooking workshops this month. Taking place on 5 October in Sunshine West, the event saw people …
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New US tax hike on European speciality products excludes Greek olives
Producers of speciality agricultural products in Europe are due to face a tax increase by the United States on Friday, 18 October. Approved by the World Trade Organisation, the decision …
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Melburnian Greek spearheaded initiative leading to Queen Elizabeth’s statement on Parthenon Marbles
A few days ago, Athens-based newspaper Ta Nea circulated the first widely known documented reaction by Queen Elizabeth on the appeal for the Parthenon Marbles reunification, in response to a …
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Large Greek flag constructed on Greek island of Oinousses, sending strong message to Turkey
A large Greek flag has been constructed on the Aegean island of Oinousses in a bid to send a strong message to neighbouring Turkey against continued provocations. The most recent …
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Greek academic Dr Olga Panagiotopoulou pursuing a rich life in science in Australia
‘Independent’, ‘strong’ and ‘problem solver’ are some of the key words that Monash University scientist and teacher extraordinaire, Olga Panagiotopoulou uses to describe herself. One look at the Assistant Professor’s …
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Read the extraordinary letter Trump sent Erdogan telling him not to “be a fool” – it is no joke
US President Donald Trump warned that he could destroy Turkey’s economy if the situation in Syria is not contained in an unusual letter circulating the internet that is so unconventional …
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No GLENDI in South Australia this year after board decides to postpone Greek festival to 2020
After 40 years of presence, the GLENDI Greek Festival, the largest Greek festival held in South Australia since 1978, will not be opening its doors this year. “Although the organisation …
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British alleged gang rape victim tells Cyprus court she was forced to sign retraction, which is written in broken English
The British teenager, who claimed she was gang-raped by Israeli teenagers at an Aya Napa beach resort in Cyprus, told court on Wednesday that Cyprus police forced her to sign …
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End of an era for Bishop Nikandros; Australia bids farewell after 19 years of service
Bishop Nikandros of Doryleon has been elected by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the new Metropolitan of Eirinoupolis. The 72-year-old cleric is leaving Australia after 19 years …