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Turkish Cypriot proposal for joint collaboration in Cyprus drilling activities
EU’s sanction threat appears unlikely to deter Turkey from drilling near Cyprus’ coasts, however Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci conveyed a proposal to Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades calling for …
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Australia may have to take feta and halloumi off the shelves
Australia may have to stop selling its own feta, halloumi and other products, such as prosecco, bri, camembert, pecorino, edam, cheddar and parmesan, in a bid to protect EU products’ …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 12 July onward
VIC ‘THALASSA’ ART EXHIBITION Stella Zicopoulos-Greig’s latest solo exhibition of oil paintings ‘Thalassa’ explores the artist’s cultural identity and lifelong relationship with the sea. As a child of Greek migrants, …
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‘We are not traitors. The boys of ΕΛΔΥΚ fought like heroes’
The terror of the war has kept his eyes teary for years now. The atrocities he witnessed 45 years ago now torture his mind. Nightmares covered in blood and dust …
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Greek elections: following the bouncing ball
The Sky News’ Outsiders program last week excelled in absurdity in their zealousness to rejoice in the victory of conservative New Democracy in Greece. The co-hosts heralded the “slaying of …
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Meet the Greek Australian founder of Byzanfest, the world’s first online Orthodox Christian short film festival
It was in 2013 at the foothills of Meteora, one of the largest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, that Chris Vlahonasios, a longtime cinephile, was first struck with the idea …
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New Greek PM Mitsotakis explains why there are few women in parliament
Greece’s new Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has come under fire for the lack of female representation in parliament, the current cabinet of 22 having only two women. Questioned about it …
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Crete’s police start DNA testing on suspects over death of American scientist found in Nazi bunker
The body of American biologist Suzanne Eaton, 59, was discovered by two locals on Monday in a cave that had been turned into a Nazi bunker during World War II. …
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EU backs Cyprus in stand-off with Turkey
The European Union is set to cut funding for Turkey following the country’s “illegal” drilling for gas and oil off Cyprus, and there are indications that sanctions may be ramped …
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Greek Freak dominates the ESPY Awards
World recognition for Giannis Antetokounmpo knows no bounds. The most recent accomplishment of the Milwaukee Bucks player came from the ESPY Awards, where he was named the winner in both …