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Turkish occupied Varosha may ‘reopen’ for settlement after inventory is taken
The Cypriot city of Varosha, at the southern quarter of Famagusta, will be opened for resettlement in the Turkish-occupied part of the island, according to Turkish Daily Sabah. The newspaper …
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How a poor boy from Ikaria went on to become one of the most successful businessmen in Australia
Born in Ikaria in 1934, 85-year-old Nik Chapley (Tsapaliaris), who migrated to Australia after WW2, is today considered one of the most successful businessmen in Australia, however his life journey …
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A priest’s heartfelt message of support to parents who are reluctant to take their children to church goes viral
When Adelaide-based Greek Orthodox priest, Father Michael Psaromatis, posted a heartfelt message to his parishioners last Friday letting them know that he is fully supportive and perfectly aware of their …
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Greek Australian military mum paves the way for creative and strategic marketing
You can buy almost anything on a subscription these days; coffee, razors for daily shaving and even a monthly box of treats and tor for babies. Idiello however will be …
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A good death is a ‘fundamental human right’, says Health Minister Mikakos as Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill goes into effect
Euthanasia comes from the Greek word εὐθανασία – “good death” – and for Greek Australian Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos it is a “fundamental human right”. The definition of a …
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Greece named among Top 10 countries producing renewable energy
When it comes to producing power the environmentally friendly way, Greece is ahead of the game. Greece has been recognised as one of 10 countries in the world that is …
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Greek composer and master bouzouki player, Stelios Vamvakaris has passed away, aged 72
The great Greek composer and bouzouki player, Stelios Vamvakaris passed away on Monday, aged 72. The son of rebetiko legend Markos Vamvakaris was born in Piraeus on 2 March, 1947. …
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‘I Belong To Australia’: Greeks Welcome Archbishop Makarios at Sydney Airport
The Sydney Airport Arrivals Gate was flooded with hundreds of faithful and dozens of clergy on Tuesday night to welcome Makarios, the newly elected Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia. Delegations …
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EU states solidarity with Cyprus over Turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the region
EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said Turkey is moving further away from EU accession following its current illegal drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A ministerial release following …
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Janiszewski and Alexakis head to Athens to give lecture on Hellenic presence in Australia
Sydney-based historian Leonard Janiszewski and photographer Effy Alexakis are heading to Athens this month to give a lecture on the depth and diversity of Australia’s Greek presence. Invited by Australian …