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Amazing footage of the lights going out in Athens during Earth Hour

Amongst the landmarks that went dark worldwide to call for action on climate change was the Acropolis. Alexandros Maragos, filmmaker and award-winning photographer, captured the darkness enveloping the monument in …

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Young diasporans host Youth Night at Cyprus Community Centre

The Youth Committee of the Cyprus Greek Community of Sunshine, Apostolos Andreas, held the group’s inaugural Youth Night at their recently built Cyprus Community Centre on Friday, 29 March. The …

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France asks for Greek and Latin to be included in UNESCO’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ list

A French cultural organisation based in Autun, a city in central France, published a national manifesto over the weekend, asking for the inscription of Ancient Greek and Latin languages ​​in …

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“I don’t know,” said Senator Sinodinos when stumped by Q&A on Newstart

NSW Liberal Senator Arthur Sinodinos was stumped when asked to justify a policy of his own government by Q&A host Tony Jones on Monday. The senator appeared uninformed about details …

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Greek judge at the helm of European Court of Human Rights

Judge Linos-Alexandre Sicilianos is the new judge at the helm of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), becoming the first Greek to hold that position. He will succeed Italy’s …

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Catholic student priest gets 10 years for raping his dying best friend’s 12-year-old son

Student priest Paul Pavlou, 59, was sentenced to 10 years for raping his dying friend’s 12-year-old son. The child sexual abuse began when Mr Pavlou made a seemingly kind offer …

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New chapter for Customs House in Sydney

One of Circular Quay’s most important heritage buildings will remain in public hands after being purchased by the City of Sydney. The City has acquired Customs House from the Commonwealth …

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The month that was in photos: March mayhem

March began with tributes to Greek women and ended with the death of Archibishop Stylianos. In between we had Greek Independence Day parades and controversies, including tragedies in Christchurch. Greek …

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Athens Airport is first in Europe to trial SITA’s biometric identity verification

Athens Airport has become the first in Europe to trial SITA’s Smart Path biometric identity verification platform. This means that people flying with Aegean Airlines will be able to participate …

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Who are the wealthiest Greek Australians on the AFR rich list?

The Australian Financial Review released its list of the 200 richest Australians this weekend, with Anthony Pratt and family topping the list for the third year in a row following …

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