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Body of missing man found a week after severe storm hit Greece
A body found on the Greek island of Evia has been identified as the remains of a man reported missing a week ago following a severe storm that struck central …
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UK couple become local heroes after handing in €7,000 they found while holidaying in Crete
A couple from the UK has reignited hope in humanity, especially for one woman in particularly, after they returned a bag containing €7,000 (AUD $11,323.90) that they found while holidaying …
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SA Tourism board member resigns after liking racist ‘Greek Crooks’ tweet
SA Tourism Commission board member Andrew Killey has resigned from his position, effective immediately, following the uproar caused by him ‘liking’ a racially offensive social media post, which claimed the …
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Granting of autocephaly to Ukrainian Church imminent
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the patriarchal decree granting autocephalous, or selfruling, status to Ukraine’s Orthodox Christians is likely to be granted by the end of October. Known in Greek as a …
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FYROM referendum: the day after
A week after the referendum held in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to ratify the agreement with Greece over the name issue, both countries are regrouping, waiting for …
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Amnesty calls for independent investigation on Zak Kostopoulos’ death
Denouncing the “lynching and murder” of Greek queer activist Zak Kostopoulos, human rights NGO Amnesty International called on Monday for a transparent probe to be conducted into the circumstances of …
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NUGAS ball donates $1,000 to Greece’s fire victims
The National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) celebrated their first major event for 2018, the annual ball. But beyond an unforgettable night, this year’s function was also an opportunity …
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Labor promises kinder for every 3-year-old in 2020
In an Australian first, under a re-elected Andrews Labor Government every Victorian child born will start kindergarten a year earlier, giving them the skills and experiences they need to be …
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Mycenaean era tomb unearthed intact in Peloponnese
An unopened tomb from the early Mycenaean era (circa 1650-1400 BC) has been unearthed by archaeologists in Aidonia, Nemea, Greece. The discovery in the prefecture of Corinth is among the largest …
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Opium found in Bronze Age Cyprus vessel
For years archaeologists have linked a type of ancient vessels found in the eastern Mediterranean area with the use of opiates. In a recent study published in the Royal Society of …