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Legendary Olympia Milk Bar owner Nicholas Fotiou dies aged 86
Greek immigrant and owner of the Olympia Milk Bar from 1959 until its closure in 2017, Nicholas Fotiou, passed away last week, leaving behind a huge legacy that is tied …
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Cyprus keeps air links to Israel open despite war
Cyprus is maintaining its air links with Israel despite an attack by Hamas militants, the island’s transport minister said on Monday. Alexis Vafeades said it was critical for the country …
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Safety of Australians top priority as Israel war rages
The safety of Australians in the Middle East remains the government’s top priority as the war between Israel and Palestine escalates. About 900 people are dead and thousands more wounded …
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Injured tortoises make slow recovery from Greece fires
In an animal shelter near Athens, veterinarian Kleopatra Gkika gently smears soothing cream on the leg of a tortoise, one of hundreds singed in Greece’s devastating summer wildfires. The healing …
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Australian tourists top per-night spend in Greece
According to recently published data, during the third quarter of 2022 (July, August, and September), Australian visitors spent an average of €128.2 (approximately AU$188) per night, compared to an average …
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Tensions rise over rallies, vigils for Mideast unrest
Protesters will march in solidarity with Palestinians in Sydney, as Australia’s Jewish community mourns the victims of renewed conflict in Israel. More than 700 Israelis are dead, and thousands more …
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Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms
Campaign efforts are accelerating in the race to referendum day for the Indigenous voice, with one in eight votes still up for grabs. Coming from behind and with every major …
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Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras head to second round of elections for mayor
Ruling New Democracy party appeared to win 7 out of 13 regions of Greece in the first round of local elections on Sunday, with 37 per cent of ballots counted …
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Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
Australian landmarks will be lit up in blue and white in solidarity with Israel after Islamist group Hamas launched the bloodiest attack on the country in decades. NSW Premier Chris …
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Greek Community of Melbourne’s fundraising effort gathers $46,170 for Greece’s flood victims
Many of the smaller Greek community organisations of Melbourne have come together to support for flood victims in Greece by raising $46,170. President Thanasis Sakellaris of the Elassona Association “O …