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Greece to legalise same-sex marriage, adoption: prime minister
Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the sensitive issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state. “We …
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At least two dead after migrant boat sinks off Greek island
At least two people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized Wednesday off the Greek island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea, port police said, while 32 people were rescued. …
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Semaphore Greek Festival: A celebration of music, food, and Greek life
This weekend, the Semaphore Greek Festival in Adelaide, promised to be an immersive cultural feast. Marking its 43rd year, this panegyri promises an blend of Greek traditions – music, dance …
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George Mastrocostas sworn in as new Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland
Gold Coast businessman George Mastrocostas has been officially sworn in as the Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland, in a private ceremony held in Athens on January 5. Mastrocostas …
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Greek-Australian charity founder Jason Sotiris named Australia Day Ambassador
Jason Sotiris, founder of the children’s charity “Supertee” charity, is set to participate in the Australia Day festivities in NSW’s Lane Cove Council area after being named an Australia Day …
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No home comfort for Kokkinakis as he loses in record breaking Adelaide event
Local hero Thanasi Kokkinakis has crashed out of his hometown Adelaide International after suffering a first-round loss to Serbian party-crasher Dusan Lajovic. Lajovic overcame an indifferent start to elevate his …
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Sydney celebrates a successful debut of the annual Blessings of the Waters event at Carss Bush Park
Thousands gathered to celebrate the Epiphany Greek Festival’s debut appearance at Sydney’s Carss Bush Park for the annual service of the Blessings of the Waters, with many hopeful it will …
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AFP ask Greek community and Greek authorities to help them nab fugitive alleged killer
Homicide detectives are stepping up their appeal to find one of Australia’s most wanted fugitives who fled the country after allegedly stabbing a father to death in Sydney two decades …
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Greek-Australian man accused of stabbing spree refuses to come to court
An accused serial stabber who randomly attacked five people over the weekend has refused to face court or speak to anyone since being thrown behind bars. Christopher Raftopoulos, 31, is …
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Three months of rain in a day as big wet sets in again
Rain records have been smashed with a Victorian town recording three months worth of rain in 24 hours, as other regional areas are ordered to evacuate rapidly rising floodwaters. People …