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Greek skies turn orange as new round of Saharan dust storm sets in
Clouds of dust blown in from the Sahara desert covered Athens and other Greek cities on Tuesday, one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials …
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Greece floods reconstruction to cost over 3 billion euros: PM
The cost of rebuilding in Greece after last year’s destructive floods, which killed 17 people and destroyed essential infrastructure, will exceed three billion euros ($3.2 billion), the prime minister said …
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Greece holds major disaster response training exercise
Greece is holding a three-day disaster exercise on the tourist island of Crete with both visitors and operators stressing the need to prepare for emergencies, including quakes and fires. The …
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Notable figure of the Cypriot community Georgia Alexandrou passes away
Georgia (Yiola) Alexandrou, a major figure of the Cypriot community of Australia, has passed away from cancer, leaving behind an immense legacy as an active member of the diaspora. Alexandrou …
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Community supports Food for Thought Network’s fundraiser for Women’s Conference in Greece
More than 70 people gathered at Philhellene Restaurant last Friday, to raise funds for Food for Thought Network’s (FFTN) global conference for women in Greece. Attendees included Greek Australian individuals, …
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‘From Imbros Over the Sea’ exhibition heads to Brisbane
The end of the month sees pictorial exhibition ‘From Imbros Over the Sea’ brought to Brisbane’s Greek Club by the Greek Orthodox Community of St George Brisbane. This follows on …
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Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney honours Lord Byron’s legacy with event 200 years after his death
The life and work of Lord Byron, particularly his connection with Greece, was the focus of a recent event by the Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney as they contributed to the …
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Sophia Notaras assumes National Presidency of AHEPA Australia, aims to unite the organisation
Sophia Notaras, is the newly installed National President of AHEPA Australia, having previously served as Vice President PGP in Canberra. Notaras’ installation was well attended on Sunday 21 April at …
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60 arrested over Greek police officer’s sport riot death
Greek police on Monday made 60 arrests over hooligan violence that killed a riot officer during a volleyball game in December, the country’s police chief said. “Our commitment to combating …
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Cyprus Community of NSW to head the development of Cyprus WWI Monument in Nicosia
A life-size statue of the Mule Corps to be placed in Nicosia, honouring the contingent of World War I soldiers who contributed to the Allied cause is in focus for …